HVAC Mechanic

Classification Title 17423 Facility Maintenance Tech Mech Trades Competency Level 2 - Journey Working Title Working Title HVAC Mechanic Number of Vacancies Number of Vacancies 1 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Full Time Equivalent (FTE) 1.00 Full Time or Part Time Full Time or Part Time Full Time Recruitment Range Recruitment Range $35,099 - $58,291 Anticipated Hiring Range Anticipated Hiring Range $44,964 - $49,961 Salary Grade Equivalency Salary Grade Equivalency NC10 Work Schedule Work Schedule Monday - Friday, Rotating On Call Work Hours Work Hours 8:00am - 5:00pm After hours and weekend work when necessary Position Location (City) Job Category Job Category Staff Be a Pirate! Be a Pirate! East Carolina University ( ECU ) is consistently ranked among the nation’s top public universities for its commitment to research, innovation, social mobility, and public service. Classified as a R1 institution by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education, ECU is among the top 5% of research universities in the United States, an elite designation reflecting the highest levels of research activity, funding, and doctoral output. Founded in 1907, ECU is a public, four-year university located in Greenville, N.C. , which is widely regarded as the cultural, educational, economic, and medical hub of eastern North Carolina. Through education, research, healthcare, community engagement, athletics, cultural enrichment, and service, ECU enhances the quality of life for its students, the state and communities around the world. It is a great place to work, teach, and learn. ECU’s commitment to impactful scholarship is further demonstrated through its repeated Carnegie Community Engagement Classification (2010, 2015, 2024), as well as its 2024 designation as a Carnegie Leadership for Public Purpose institution. These distinctions recognize the university’s leadership in translating research into meaningful community partnerships and measurable societal benefits. The Administration & Finance Division encompasses a broad range of operational, financial, technological, safety, administrative and people-focused units that support the daily functions and long-term success of the university. Campus Operations includes Facilities Engineering & Architectural Services, Facilities Services, and Housekeeping Services. Campus Operations is responsible for the support of all university real property including buildings, infrastructure, and grounds. Responsibilities on the university’s Main, Health Sciences, and West Research Campuses, and satellite locations associated with ECU programs include major and minor renovations and construction; corrective and preventive maintenance and repairs by utilities services (controls, electrical, HVAC , life safety, plumbing, central steam and chilled water operations), building services (carpentry, locksmith, masonry, paint, roofing), and automotive services; maintenance of grounds by grounds services, recycling, refuse removal, sustainability; and moving services and housekeeping services support of academic, administrative, athletic, classroom, clinical, dining, laboratory, library, performing arts, and residence life spaces. HVAC shop in Utilities Services, a unit in Facilities Services responsible for corrective and preventive maintenance and repairs by utilities services (controls, electrical, HVAC , life safety, plumbing, central steam and chilled water operations), on the university’s Main, Health Sciences, and West Research Campuses, and satellite locations. Primary Purpose of Position This position is responsible for performing the full range of journey work duties in the HVAC trade i.e., maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and replace the heating, ventilation, air conditioning equipment, and refrigeration equipment and pneumatic control systems on all campus buildings. Reporting to the HVAC supervisor, the position has primary responsibility for installation, modification, adjustment, troubleshooting, and repair of HVAC , refrigeration, and pneumatic instrumentation used in building automation systems. The position may also service equipment such as solid state motor starters, variable speed drives, and electronic controls. Key Responsibilities Include: Performs preventive and corrective maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs, and operational support for HVAC systems and equipment while ensuring safe and efficient operation. (60%) Performs skilled maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and operation of HVAC and refrigeration systems and related controls. (33%) Inspects campus buildings and equipment, performs repairs, and maintains operational records. (5%) Assists with training mechanics and maintains training records and documentation. (2%) Minimum Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Experience High school diploma or equivalency; or demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work. Some positions may require special licenses or certification. License or Certification required by statute or regulation None Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Experience License or Certification required by the Department Candidates must have a valid NC driver’s license and be eligible to operate a state-owned vehicle in accordance with the ECU property policy. Additional Instructions to Applicant Job Open Date Job Open Date 10/14/2026 Job Close Date - Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date; If no closing date is indicated, the position will be posted until filled and may close at any time after the recruitment has been completed. If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on budget, UNC salary administration, and/or candidate qualifications. East Carolina University is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care for our employees. ECU prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment based on race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, and veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status or disability. Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act ( ADAAA ) should contact the ADA Coordinator at View phone number on click.appcast.io (Voice/ TTY ) or ADA -View email address on click.appcast.io . Eligibility for Employment Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. If highest degree earned is from an institution outside of the U.S. and its territories, final candidates are required to have their degree validated as equivalent to the degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the U.S. Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity at View phone number on click.appcast.io or toll free at View phone number on click.appcast.io or send an email to View email address on click.appcast.io. Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST. Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * Please indicate where you learned about this job vacancy. 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