Lead HVAC Maintenance Tech University Edge & Dickinson Lofts Greenville

Lead HVAC Maintenance Technician — University Edge & Dickinson Lofts Student Housing

Reports to:

Community Manager

Employment type:

Full-time, on-site Compensation: based on experience

University Edge & Dickinson Lofts is a student‑focused community in the heart of Greenville, North Carolina — the “Emerald City” — serving East Carolina University’s 27,000+ students. Located steps from ECU’s campus at 550 Pitt‑Greene Connector, the community features fully furnished studio, one‑-, two‑, and four‑bedroom floor plans, a private bathroom in every bedroom, a heated pool and sundeck, a clubhouse with fitness center and game room, and study space with a computer lab.

Keeping a building this size comfortable, safe, and move‑in ready takes a maintenance team that runs like clockwork — and we’re looking for the technician who leads it.

• Diagnose, repair, and maintain HVAC systems across the community — split systems, heat pumps, PTAC units, mini‑splits, condensers, air handlers, thermostats, and related controls.
• Handle refrigerant recovery, charging, and leak detection in full compliance with EPA regulations.
• Build and run the seasonal preventive‑maintenance program: filter changes, coil cleanings, condensate lines, system inspections, and pre‑summer readiness checks across every unit.

• Complete and oversee general make‑readies and the summer turn so the building is 100% move‑in ready for August.
• Support broader maintenance needs as they arise — plumbing, electrical, appliance, and general repairs — and know when to bring in a licensed vendor.
• Keep common areas, mechanical rooms, the pool equipment area, and building systems in safe, working condition.

• Prioritize, assign, and close out work orders in the property management system (e.g., Entrata, Real Page/One Site, Yardi), keeping response times fast and residents satisfied.
• Help schedule the maintenance team’s daily workflow and lead by example on quality and professionalism.
• Coordinate with the Community Manager on turn timelines, capital needs, and larger repairs.

• Follow all safety protocols, EPA/refrigerant handling requirements, and OSHA standards; keep MSDS/SDS and equipment logs current.
• Enter occupied units professionally and in line with Fair Housing and North Carolina landlord‑tenant requirements.
• Participate in the on‑call rotation and respond to after‑hours HVAC and maintenance emergencies.

• EPA Section 608 Certification (Universal preferred) — this is non‑negotiable for the refrigerant work central to the role.
• 3+ years of hands‑on HVAC maintenance experience, ideally in multifamily or student housing.
• Strong diagnostic and repair skills across residential HVAC systems, with the ability to read schematics and troubleshoot electrical and mechanical components.
• Working knowledge of plumbing, electrical, and appliance repair sufficient to lead general maintenance.
• Experience leading, training, or mentoring other technicians, or clear readiness to step into a lead role.
• Comfort with property management/work‑order software and basic digital reporting.
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs, work on ladders and rooftops, and perform physical repair work in varied conditions.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for on‑call response.

• HVAC EPA Universal certification and/or NATE certification.
• Multifamily or student housing turn experience, including full‑building make‑readies against a deadline.
• Familiarity with pool‑equipment maintenance and certification (CPO) or willingness to obtain.
• Familiarity with the Greenville / East Carolina University market.

• A high‑visibility, top‑of‑market community steps from ECU’s campus in one of eastern North Carolina’s fastest‑growing college towns.
• A lead role with real ownership of the property’s systems and the maintenance team, with regional support behind you.
• [Insert benefits: health/dental/vision, PTO, 401(k), housing discount, on‑call/turn bonuses, tool allowance, certification reimbursement, professional development, etc.]

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