Lead Maintenance Mechanic: HVAC & Electrical

Catawba Valley Community College; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Catawba Valley Community College seeks a seasoned Maintenance Technician Lead to oversee complex electrical, HVAC, and plumbing tasks. You will train staff, plan projects, and ensure quality work while maintaining campus facilities to high safety and performance standards.

The role emphasizes leadership in mechanical maintenance, contract adherence, and proactive problem solving within a busy college environment. Expect to manage multiple priorities with trained technicians.

Qualifications

• Three years of increasingly responsible maintenance experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent; HVAC/mechanical coursework is a plus.
• Possession of a valid driver's license; ability to obtain CVCC approvals.

Responsibilities

• Lead, plan, train, and review the work of maintenance staff for electrical and HVAC systems.
• Perform preventative maintenance and inspections on heating, cooling, and ventilating equipment.
• Repair electrical wiring and install systems; operate and maintain HVAC and boiler equipment.
• Supervise use of maintenance tools and equipment and ensure safety standards.
• Complete work requests, order parts, and document activities in the system.

Skills

Lead supervision

Training staff

Blueprint reading

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

HVAC/mechanical maintenance coursework

Tools

Welding equipment

Electrical testing tools

Boilers operation tools

Job description

Catawba Valley Community College seeks a seasoned Maintenance Technician Lead to oversee complex electrical, HVAC, and plumbing tasks. You will train staff, plan projects, and ensure quality work while maintaining campus facilities to high safety and performance standards.

The role emphasizes leadership in mechanical maintenance, contract adherence, and proactive problem solving within a busy college environment. Expect to manage multiple priorities with trained technicians.