Salary: $41,704.33 Annually
Location : 420 Mayview Street Fayetteville, NC
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202502723
Department: Facilities Maintenance
Opening Date: 09/03/2025
Closing Date: 9/16/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Salary Grade: 105

Position Overview
Step into a vital role with our Facilities Maintenance Division as a Facilities Maintenance Technician in HVAC, where your expertise will help power the daily operations of County-owned, leased, and partner facilities. Under limited direction, you'll take the lead on journey-level HVAC work, performing routine maintenance, system installations, and preventative care to ensure optimal comfort, safety, and efficiency.

In this hands-on role, you'll be responsible for the operation, maintenance, testing, and repair of HVAC systems, while also supporting electrical and plumbing systems as needed. Though your primary focus will be HVAC, you'll occasionally contribute to broader maintenance projects, making this a dynamic and engaging position with room to grow your skill set. If you're looking to make a real impact in public service while working with a professional, supportive team-this is your opportunity.

Examples of Duties

• Inspect, maintain, and repair HVAC systems, including checking thermostats, changing belts, bearings, motors, filters, and compressors, and cleaning coils to ensure efficient performance and indoor comfort
• Monitor and adjust air humidity and ventilation to maintain proper air quality and system balance across County facilities
• Removes and adds refrigerant to HVAC units as needed
• Perform general plumbing work, such as installing water and sanitary fixtures and equipment, replacing faucet washers, stems, and seals, repairing toilets, and clearing clogged lines to keep essential systems running smoothly
• Support basic electrical functions, including installing electrical conduits and fittings, routing and pulling wiring, and replacing faulty switches and components
• Purchases materials and supplies by sourcing from qualified vendors, seeking price quotes, and following established purchasing policies to ensure cost-effective and timely project support
• Maintain accurate inventory of tools, parts, and equipment to support ongoing and emergency maintenance needs
• Serves on call 24 hours for a period of seven days or more during times of inclement weather and emergencies

Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from high school or GED and one and one-half (1.5) years of experience and/or training in maintenance or building trades work; or an equivalent combination of education training, and experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of the procedures, materials and equipment related to HVAC maintenance trade
• Knowledge of HVAC installation, maintenance, and problem indication
• Knowledge of heat, ventilation and air conditioning system installation and maintenance
• Knowledge of occupational hazards of building trades, grounds maintenance work, and associated safety precautions
• Knowledge of County purchasing policies and procedures
• Skills in the use and care of a variety of hand and power tools necessary to perform HVAC tasks
• Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods of time as required by work assignments
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and specifications
• Ability to exercise tact and extend courtesy in contact with the public
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships

Conditions of Employment

This position requires Refrigerant Recovery certification within one (1) year of hire

Driving is an essential function of this position. To be considered, you must have a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record. If your driver's license is from another state, you will be required to obtain and show proof of a valid NC driver's license within 60 days of hire.

Successful candidates who receive a conditional offer of employment with Cumberland County must pass pre-employment screenings, including criminal history checks and drug screenings, as required by Cumberland County Policies and Procedures, prior to beginning work or receiving a final offer of employment. Refusal to submit to testing or testing positive for prohibited substances will result in the withdrawal of the conditional employment offer.

Cumberland County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at Cumberland County are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or any other status protected by applicable laws and regulations. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable law. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Cumberland County offers a generous benefit plan including a Government Retirement Plan, 13 paid holidays per year and an Employee Wellness Center Clinic.To see more information about the benefits offered to employees
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How many years of professional experience do you have installing and/or maintaining HVAC?

• 6+ years
• 4 - 6 years
• 2 - 4 years
• 1 - 2 years
• Less than 1 year
• None

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Are you available after hours and weekends for emergencies and periods of inclement weather?

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Please verify that your application includes the following information: * Employment history including salary, employer address and phone number, supervisor's name, and reason for leaving each employer.* Applications without the above information will be considered incomplete and NOT move forward in the process.* Resumes can not be considered as a substitute for submitting a formal application. Please take a moment to review this application in its entirety to ensure completion of each segment. (DO NOT SUBMIT A BLANK APPLICATION)* Check yes to verify that you understand and I have read the above statement.

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