HVAC Mechanic

Position Title

Facility Maint Tech‑Mech Trade – HVAC Mechanic

Location:

Main UNCW Campus. Work days:
Monday – Friday.

Hours:

7:00 am – 4:00 pm, with rotating on‑call duty. 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week). 12 months per year.

The HVAC Mechanic is responsible for servicing and repairing heating, air conditioning, ventilation systems, and associated pumps, motors, seals, valves, controls, refrigeration, condenser, chill water and hot water piping, and other mechanical devices. The mechanic will be required to use electronic devices such as computers, tablets, and smart phones.

This position has been designated as mandatory personnel for the University and may be required to report to work during adverse weather conditions, even though the University may be operating on an alternate schedule. This position may assist with snow, ice and/or debris removal under the direction of a supervisor.

High school diploma or equivalency; or demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.

• 5 years of field experience in the mechanical and/or HVAC trades.
• Higher education and/or experience in facilities maintenance or graduation from HVAC/refrigeration trade school.
• Graduation from a certified HVAC program.

• A valid North Carolina driver’s license, or ability to obtain one within two weeks of hiring.
• EPA CFC certification for refrigerant recovery.

Recruitment range: $47,263 – $52,514. Final salary offers will be based on education, experience, equity, and budget.

UNCW provides a comprehensive benefits package for full‑time employees, including dental, vision, and health insurance, retirement plan contributions, optional disability plans, tuition waiver, free campus recreation, free vaccine and booster shots, meditation and yoga sessions, supplemental insurance coverages, pre‑tax flexible spending accounts, 12 paid holidays, 24 hours paid community service leave, paid vacation and sick leave accrual, and family medical leave after 12 months of continuous service.

The posting will close at 11:59 PM (Eastern time) on 03/16/2026. To receive full consideration, complete the entire application, including the Work History section, before applying. Applications must be submitted online.

This position is at the Journey level. If no qualified applicants are found, management may consider others. Salary will be determined by competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.

UNCW does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, sex, age, color, national origin, religion, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation, veteran status, military service member status, genetic information, or relationship to other university constituents – except where sex, age, or ability represent bona fide educational or occupational qualifications or where marital status is a statutory eligibility criterion for State funded employee benefit programs.

Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. UNCW 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.