HVAC Mechanic

Position Details

Position Information
Job Title
HVAC Mechanic

Position Number
903882

Vacancy Open to
All Candidates

Time-Limited
No

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CO FS EAST UTIL HVAC

Division
Administration & Finance

Classification Title
17423 Facility Maintenance Tech Mech Trades

Competency Level
2 - Journey

Working Title
HVAC Mechanic

Number of Vacancies
2

Full Time Equivalent (FTE)
1.00

Full Time or Part Time
Full Time

Recruitment Range
$35,099 - $58,291

Anticipated Hiring Range
$35,099 - $57,765

Salary Grade Equivalency
NC10

Work Schedule
M-F

Work Hours
8:00 a.m. - 5 p.m., other hours may be necessary

Position Location (City)
Greenville

Job Category
Staff - Technical/Trade

Organizational Unit Overview
Facilities Services is a unit in Campus Operations Division, which is a part of a broad division of Administration and Finance that includes all aspects of facilities management at East Carolina University. East Carolina University is the third largest university in the University of North Carolina system with approximately 28,000 FTS and a staff of over 6,000. The university is comprised of more than 7 million square feet of facilities located on approximately 1400 acres with physical assets in excess of $1.5 billion. This includes the Main, Health Sciences, and West Research Campuses, and satellite locations throughout North Carolina associated with university programs. Facilities Services has an annual budget in excess of $30 million and employs approximately 500 FTE. Major functions include facilities maintenance and housekeeping services.

Facilities Services' primary purpose is to plan and perform corrective and preventive maintenance functions on all building structures and equipment and utility infrastructure. Corrective maintenance returns equipment to optimal design performance after failure or upon degradation from age, adverse operation conditions, etc. Preventive maintenance minimizes equipment failures and reduces corrective maintenance.

Job Duties
This position performs entry-level HVAC trades work on the Main Campus. Responsibilities of this position include performance of a variety of skilled tasks in the HVAC trade. The selected candidate will work individually or with other HVAC mechanics or technicians to perform preventive maintenance and other repairs on HVAC systems (refrigeration, cooling, heating and ventilation) including changing filters in campus air handlers. Work will be performed independently under the supervision of an HVAC supervisor and will be evaluated through effective and efficient equipment maintenance and operation. Physical effort will be expended in the form of extensive walking, stooping, climbing, and lifting. This is also an essential position in regard to adverse weather response. Operates ECU vehicles; valid NC driver's license required.

Minimum Education/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 Experience, Skills, Training/Education
Previous HVAC-related work experience.

License or Certification required by the Department
Must maintain a valid NC Driver's License at all times.

Special Instructions to Applicant

• Please ensure your full range of knowledge, skills, abilities, experience and education are listed on your application. Do not write 'see resume' on your application when completing the job duties section.
• If you answer the questions at the end of the application, please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities and experiences to support your answers (see job duties section of previous employment).
• Failure to answer the questions at the end of the application will not preclude your application from being considered but may result in your application not receiving full consideration of your knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
• Unless otherwise identified in the applicable job posting and consistent with University policy, the University will principally employ individuals who reside in the State of North Carolina to the greatest extent practicable. As such, most positions at East Carolina University require employees to live and work in North Carolina (or live within a reasonable daily commuting distance from their duty station) after hire. Candidates should be prepared to relocate within a reasonable, agreed-upon time after an offer of employment has been made and accepted to meet this requirement.

Job Open Date
04/16/2026

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.
05/29/2026

Open Until Filled
No

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Alternate option
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.

Nondiscrimination Statement
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 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
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