HVAC Mechanic II pay range
State of North Carolina · class code 32000796
- Class code
- 32000796
- Pay group
- NC10
- Pay unit
- Year
- State
- North Carolina
- The State of North Carolina published pay range for HVAC Mechanic II is $43,267 to $75,718 per year.
- North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) keys this classification as class code 32000796.
- This is the range the plan authorises, not the salary of any individual employee.
Class specification
The OSHR class specification for this class is published by North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR). The passages below are quoted from it as published, not paraphrased, and cut to their opening sentences; the full specification is the authority on duties and qualifications. It was last revised 06/2018.
What the state says the job is
This is technical work in the analysis of the more complex construction, modification, or repair problems in building heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment or systems. Positions in this class independently troubleshoot heating, ventilation, or air conditioning problems, recommend parts needed and work procedures, and serve as working supervisors in the construction, modification, or repair. Positions review the heating or cooling requirements of existing buildings, compare these requirements to existing heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems, and recommend modifications to achieve better system effectiveness and efficiency.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Working knowledge of operating (BAU) building automation systems. Working knowledge of troubleshooting (DDC) Direct Digital Controls. Considerable knowledge of the design and operation of centrifugal and reciprocal compressors. Considerable knowledge of the practices, methods, materials, and equipment used in the maintenance and repair of air conditioning and refrigeration equipment. Basic knowledge of electricity sufficient to troubleshoot and repair complex electrical control circuits. Working knowledge of refrigeration theory. Ability to diagnose equipment malfunctions and prescribe repair procedures. Ability to train other workers. Ability to analyze building heating and air conditioning ...
Minimum qualifications
High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and four years of progressive experience in the installation, maintenance or repair of air conditioning chillers, air handling, chilled water distribution and control systems including one year at the journey level; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special requirements
Requires current certification by the Environmental Protection Agency as a Type I, II, III or Universal technician as required by Title 40, Code of Federal Regulations part 82, subpart F. <h2
Quoted from the OSHR class specification, read 2026-10-21.
Where this comes from
North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) publishes this figure in OSHR salary schedules, joined to Class Specifications. Every number on this page is read from that document; nothing is estimated, modelled or averaged.
Job titles and their salary grades come from the Class Specifications, joined to the salary schedule.
Nearby classes in North Carolina
HVAC Mechanic II in other states
| State | Minimum | Maximum | Per year at full time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | $45,521 | $71,055 | $45,521 to $71,055 |
Each state publishes its own range for a classification with this exact title. Duties, grade structures and bargaining units differ between states, so read each class page before comparing.