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HVAC Mechanic

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro
$47,263 - $52,154
United States, North Carolina, Greensboro
Feb 25, 2026
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Requisition Number S3091
Position Number 003810
Position Classification Title Facility Maintenance Technician - Mechanical Trades
Functional Title HVAC Mechanic
Position Type Staff
University Information
Located in North Carolina's third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal - helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University's 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.
Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit
Facilities Operations has the responsibility of providing a wide range of services to all administrative departments, student programs, and all academic schools and departments. Services include all aspects of corrective and preventive maintenance, operations, grounds maintenance, housekeeping, utility infrastructure maintenance and operations, business operations, safety, regulator compliance, project management, and renovations. These duties are conducted for a campus consisting of 100 buildings totaling 6 million gross square feet on nearly 300 acres.
Position Summary
The HVAC Technician is responsible for the daily operation and maintenance of all HVAC & Refrigeration equipment in a designated area or section of the campus, including the repair,
replacement, installation and maintenance of air conditioning equipment ranging from 1875-ton centrifugal chillers to window air conditioning units. This is a lead position with full responsibility for preventive and corrective maintenance in all areas of campus. This position works under the guidance of the Lead HVAC Technician and is under the general supervision of the HVAC Supervisor

Preventive and Corrective Maintenance - 30%
Filter and Lubrication - 25%
Pumps, Air Handlers, and Air Compressors - 15%
Maintenance and Operation of Chillers - 15%
Operation and Maintenance of Controls - 5%
Refrigeration System Maintenance and repair - 5%
Safety - 5%

This position is a mandatory position as defined in the Adverse Weather and Emergency Event Policy.

This position may require working an emergency call-back rotation and may be called in for emergency response during nights, weekends, and holidays.

Valid NC driver's license required.
Minimum Qualifications

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA OR EQUIVALENCY; OR DEMONSTRATED POSSESSION OF THE COMPETENCIES NECESSARY TO PERFORM THE WORK. SOME POSITIONS MAY REQUIRE SPECIAL LICENSES OR CERTIFICATION. OPTIONAL GUIDELINES: EXPERIENCE IN THE TRADE AREA RELATED TO THE AREA OF ASSIGNMENT MAY BE SUBSTITUTED ON A YEAR-FOR-YEAR BASIS.

Additional Required Certifications, Licensures, and Certificates
Valid driver's license.
Preferred Qualifications

  • Three (3) to five (5) years of directly related experience.
  • Universal CFC.

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 competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants are required to upload a list of at least three (3) professional references that includes:

  1. Name
  2. Company Name
  3. Type of reference (Professional, Supervisor, Colleague, Academic, or Personal). One (1) of those references will need to be a current or previous supervisor.
  4. Email Address
  5. Contact Phone Number

Recruitment Range $47,263 - $52,154
Org #-Department Utility Operations - 56406
Work Hours of Position 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, and rotating on-call shifts.
Number of Months per Year 12
Posting Requirements
Job Family
Career Banded Title Facility Maintenance Technician - Mechanical Trades
Open Date 02/25/2026
Close Date 03/25/2026
FTE 1.000
FLSA Non-Exempt
If other, please indicate
If time-limited, please specify end date for appointment.
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