HVAC Tech (Durham, NC)
Seneca Resources
Durham,
North carolina,
United States
Trades and Services
H-1B
All other/unspecified
Job posted on April 7, 2026
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Job Description:
Position Title: HVAC Tech (Durham, NC)
Location: Durham, North Carolina, United States
Clearance Requirements: None
Required Work Status: (USC, Green Card Holder, H1B, or any other visa)
Position Status: Contract To Hire
Pay Rate or Salary: $30.00/hr
Top Requirements
Job Description
Job Summary: In a safe, efficient and professional manner, the HVAC Technician will perform preventative, corrective and predictive maintenance, troubleshoot and service commercial and industrial HVAC systems. Experience should include maintenance of ACU’s, AHU’s, heat pumps, VAV’s, DDC’s and ventilation systems. HVAC Technician II will perform tests, rounds and analysis of data to assure the equipment is functioning properly. Experience Maintaining chillers, boilers and kitchen equipment is a plus. Other duties include, but not limited to, evaluating systems and providing recommendations, maintaining a clean working environment, and other various duties as assigned by the Facility Maintenance Manager, while adhering to all safety and health standards. Must be able to work in a high paced team environment and possess good oral and written communication skills. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Ensures efficient HVACR equipment maintenance according to established standards. Obtains, reads and comprehends sequence of operation of HVACR equipment/systems, controls schematics, blueprints, equipment service manuals and/or owners/maintenance manuals for efficient daily duties. Maintains, installs, troubleshoots, repairs, monitors operation and records readings of HVAC systems. Monitors BMS, checks for refrigerant system operation efficiency, stops/starts systems, operates refrigerant recovery equipment, vacuum pumps, charging equipment and service gauges using best practice procedures. Brazes refrigerant piping and lubricates fans, motors and linkages. Analyzes and determines the root cause of any HVACR system problems/malfunctions. Informs appropriate parties of any problems/malfunctions reported or found in a timely and accurate manner. Takes corrective action as needed. Adds all remarks of problem found and how it was fixed/adjusted to the report. Also adds recommended future work. Completes/closes service report only after client is satisfied with the provided conditions. Maintains accurate and timely equipment operating logs, lubrication logs, HVACR equipment operation and maintenance manuals, inventory of filters and belts and spare parts, air pressure drop differential logs across air filters and coils, refrigerant logbooks, chemical water treatment logs and refrigerant inventory. Maintains service tools and equipment in good and safe working order. Maintains clean work areas daily. Effectively orders the correct supplies as required for PMs, maintenance, and repairs. Efficiently stocks vehicle or maintenance shop area with proper tools and critical parts. Assists other mechanics and operators with major repairs and maintenance of building and equipment. Works closely with CMMS planner/scheduler or recommends to supervisor how to optimize preventative maintenance tasking and program. Performs other various duties as assigned. Follows safety practices, and utilizes personal protective clothing and equipment as required by OSHA, at minimum as required by company. Knows the whereabouts of all emergency equipment (i.e. fire extinguishers, eyewash and shower stations, first aid supplies, breathing apparatus, etc.) Safely uses hand tools, power tools and test instruments to maintain, troubleshoot and repair various types of equipment. Complies with departmental policy for safe storage, usage and disposal of hazardous materials. Completes and submits job hazard analysis form prior to performing any maintenance or service work Attends classes and seminars provided by OEMs and assigned by the supervisor. Completes and submits timesheet and any other assigned paperwork accurately and on time. Communicates effectively to determine needs. Able to work the on-call rotation for after-hour’s emergency work.
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Location: Durham, North Carolina, United States
Clearance Requirements: None
Required Work Status: (USC, Green Card Holder, H1B, or any other visa)
Position Status: Contract To Hire
Pay Rate or Salary: $30.00/hr
Top Requirements
- High school diploma and a valid EPA Universal Refrigeration License or state-approved HVAC license
- Prior HVAC experience working on industrial/commercial HVAC systems, including maintenance of ACUs, AHUs, heat pumps, VAVs, DDCs, and ventilation systems
- Knowledge of chillers and chilled water systems is a plus
- Experience with CMMS tools such as Corrigo; familiarity with mobile devices (tablets, smartphones)
- Ability to read and interpret technical documents, schematics, and manuals
- Strong troubleshooting and repair skills with refrigerant systems and HVAC equipment
- Ability to work on-site in Durham, NC, in a high-paced environment, including after-hours emergency work as part of on-call rotation
- Good communication skills, both written and oral; bilingual in Spanish is a plus
Job Description
Job Summary: In a safe, efficient and professional manner, the HVAC Technician will perform preventative, corrective and predictive maintenance, troubleshoot and service commercial and industrial HVAC systems. Experience should include maintenance of ACU’s, AHU’s, heat pumps, VAV’s, DDC’s and ventilation systems. HVAC Technician II will perform tests, rounds and analysis of data to assure the equipment is functioning properly. Experience Maintaining chillers, boilers and kitchen equipment is a plus. Other duties include, but not limited to, evaluating systems and providing recommendations, maintaining a clean working environment, and other various duties as assigned by the Facility Maintenance Manager, while adhering to all safety and health standards. Must be able to work in a high paced team environment and possess good oral and written communication skills. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Ensures efficient HVACR equipment maintenance according to established standards. Obtains, reads and comprehends sequence of operation of HVACR equipment/systems, controls schematics, blueprints, equipment service manuals and/or owners/maintenance manuals for efficient daily duties. Maintains, installs, troubleshoots, repairs, monitors operation and records readings of HVAC systems. Monitors BMS, checks for refrigerant system operation efficiency, stops/starts systems, operates refrigerant recovery equipment, vacuum pumps, charging equipment and service gauges using best practice procedures. Brazes refrigerant piping and lubricates fans, motors and linkages. Analyzes and determines the root cause of any HVACR system problems/malfunctions. Informs appropriate parties of any problems/malfunctions reported or found in a timely and accurate manner. Takes corrective action as needed. Adds all remarks of problem found and how it was fixed/adjusted to the report. Also adds recommended future work. Completes/closes service report only after client is satisfied with the provided conditions. Maintains accurate and timely equipment operating logs, lubrication logs, HVACR equipment operation and maintenance manuals, inventory of filters and belts and spare parts, air pressure drop differential logs across air filters and coils, refrigerant logbooks, chemical water treatment logs and refrigerant inventory. Maintains service tools and equipment in good and safe working order. Maintains clean work areas daily. Effectively orders the correct supplies as required for PMs, maintenance, and repairs. Efficiently stocks vehicle or maintenance shop area with proper tools and critical parts. Assists other mechanics and operators with major repairs and maintenance of building and equipment. Works closely with CMMS planner/scheduler or recommends to supervisor how to optimize preventative maintenance tasking and program. Performs other various duties as assigned. Follows safety practices, and utilizes personal protective clothing and equipment as required by OSHA, at minimum as required by company. Knows the whereabouts of all emergency equipment (i.e. fire extinguishers, eyewash and shower stations, first aid supplies, breathing apparatus, etc.) Safely uses hand tools, power tools and test instruments to maintain, troubleshoot and repair various types of equipment. Complies with departmental policy for safe storage, usage and disposal of hazardous materials. Completes and submits job hazard analysis form prior to performing any maintenance or service work Attends classes and seminars provided by OEMs and assigned by the supervisor. Completes and submits timesheet and any other assigned paperwork accurately and on time. Communicates effectively to determine needs. Able to work the on-call rotation for after-hour’s emergency work.