HVACR Mechanic I - Lead

Elon University; Elon (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition remission undergrad

Graduate tuition remission after 12mo

Health/dental/vision insurance

Campus fitness facilities

Event admissions

Paid time off

Retirement plan 8%

Job summary

Elon University is seeking a Lead HVACR Mechanic I to supervise field technicians and perform routine and nonroutine maintenance on campus heating, cooling, ventilation, and refrigeration systems. The role requires expertise in HVACR principles and boiler/chiller operations, with oversight of contractor activities on site.

The position emphasizes mentoring, strong communication, and adherence to codes and university standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with minimum 3 years of experience.
• Associate degree, or vocational or technical school degree in HVACR.
• State of North Carolina H-3 Licenses or Equivalent.
• Advanced understanding of HVACR principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead HVACR Mechanic I provides nonroutine maintenance of university HVACR equipment and related components.
• Lead HVACR Mechanic I handles routine care and maintenance, including monitoring, servicing, diagnostics, and report generation.
• Complete assigned work orders and report results.
• Provide daily functional field supervision to the HVACR shop mechanics and route guidance when the supervisor is absent.
• Oversee onsite contractors, grant access to facilities, monitor service interruptions, and direct work.
• Adjust set points and schedules for Boiler and Chiller plants using the BAS.

Skills

HVACR principles

Boiler systems

Problem solving

Mentoring

Verbal and written communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree in HVACR

Tools

BAS (Building Automation System)

Job description

Title: HVACR Mechanic I - Lead

Position Type: Staff Full-Time

Days Per Week: Monday - Friday

Hours Per Week: 40

VP Area: Finance and Administration

Department: Facilities Management

Location: Elon Campus

Position Summary

This position provides function field supervision to HVACR trade employees, works independently, and is responsible for the routine and nonroutine care and maintenance of all university-maintained heating, cooling, ventilation, and refrigeration mechanical equipment in accordance with trade practices and in compliance with applicable codes. Possess all skills and competencies of a HVACR Mechanic I and HVACR Mechanic II.

Benefits of Working at Elon

As an Elon University employee, you’ll join an internationally acclaimed university with a commitment to fostering a thriving community. Ranked among the most innovative, creative and best-run universities in the nation, Elon’s personal approach to education extends to employees, whose growth, professional development and success is a hallmark of our training and advancement opportunities.

Elon University’s home is the charming town of Elon, North Carolina, a small, friendly community located a short distance from the beach and the mountains, and among the vibrant cities of Greensboro, Raleigh and Durham. In addition to the beautiful canopy of historic oak trees iconic to our campus, you’ll find boundless opportunities for family-friendly recreation, cultural events and outdoor activities. Hiking, water sports, fine dining and entertainment are just a few of the many happenings in the Elon area, making the region one of the nation’s premier travel destinations.

Employees at Elon enjoy a generous and comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• 28 annual days off, including holidays and vacation.
• Immediate tuition remission for undergraduate courses
• Tuition remission for approved graduate-level courses after 12 months of employment.
• Retirement plan with an 8 percent contribution from the university.
• Immediate eligibility for health, dental and vision insurance, along with free acute care and lab services at our onsite Health & Wellness Clinic.
• Free use of campus fitness facilities.
• Free admission to musical and theater performances, guest speakers, religious and ethnic observances, recitals, art exhibitions, entertainment and our Division I Phoenix athletics.
• Eligibility for tuition remission at Elon for spouses, qualifying domestic partners and dependents begins at two years of service. After two years of employment, eligibility begins for participation in the Tuition Exchange, a national scholarship exchange program that enables dependents to enroll in nationally recognized partner colleges and universities.

Elon values and celebrates the diverse backgrounds, cultures, experiences and perspectives of our community members. As an equal opportunity employer, Elon’s principles of diversity extend to race and gender identity, age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, religion, and other aspects of one’s identity. At Elon, our employees respect human differences, passion for lifelong learning, emphasis on personal integrity and an ethic of service.

Minimum Required Education and Experience

High school diploma or GED with minimum 3 years of experience

Preferred Education and Experience

Associate degree, or vocational or technical school degree in HVACR

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Advanced understanding of HVACR principles.
Advanced understanding of Boiler system principles.
Demonstrated Problem Solving skills.
Mentoring.
Excellent verbal and written communication.

Required Other Training, Certifications, or Licensing

State of North Carolina H-3 Licenses or Equivalent

Job Duties

• The Lead HVACR Mechanic I is responsible for nonroutine maintenance of all university-maintained heating, cooling, ventilation, and refrigeration mechanical equipment. Tasks include but not limited to; replacing bearings and seals on centrifugal pumps, changing bearings on fan systems, motors, and pump shafts.
• The Lead HVACR Mechanic I is responsible for routine care and maintenance of all university-maintained heating, cooling, ventilation, and refrigeration mechanical equipment. Tasks include but not limited to; monitoring, servicing, problem diagnostics, equipment troubleshooting, simulation testing, accurate reporting, and mechanical room cleanliness.
• The Lead HVACR Mechanic I is responsible for completing assigned work orders and accurately reporting results.
• The Lead HVACR Mechanic I provides daily functional field supervision to the HVACR shop mechanics and in the absence of HVACR Supervisor provides shop direction.
• The Lead HVACR Mechanic I has oversight of onsite contractors including granting access to student rooms, monitoring and reporting service interruptions, and directing work
• The Lead HVACR Mechanic I is responsible for adjusting set points and schedules of Boiler and Chiller plants using the BAS.
• Inclusive Community Building Community is foundational to Elon and a shared responsibility within our residential campus. All who work at Elon should demonstrate an understanding of and engagement with Elon’s foundational commitment to relationships, mentoring and collaboration in a close-knit residential community. We embrace the shared responsibility to foster inclusive excellence within a strong residential community. Accordingly, employees are expected to join together and build connections in activities that foster an active and engaged campus environment and engage in professional development to support the shared responsibility of enriching diversity, equity, and inclusion through meaningful relationships and mentoring at Elon. Employees are encouraged to, for example, attend or participate in campus activities such as College Coffee, Numen Lumen, campus cultural events, athletic events, continuing education, professional development opportunities and trainings, employee resource groups and other university-sponsored activities to demonstrate an active commitment to the Elon community.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Must be able to be in an on-call rotation which consist of Friday-Friday