# Lead HVAC Maintenance Tech University Edge & Dickinson Lofts Greenville

**Company:** [KPM](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/7o1UT7wAfdPepkFjEMXo5q.md)
**Location:** Greenville, United States
**Workplace:** on site

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## Description

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

**Reports to:** Community Manager **Employment type:** Full-time, on-site **Compensation:** based on experience

### About the Community

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.

### The Role

As Lead HVAC Maintenance Technician, you're the technical backbone of the property. You diagnose and repair the community's heating and cooling systems, own the preventive-maintenance program, and set the pace and standard for the on-site maintenance team. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who is EPA-certified, comfortable troubleshooting HVAC end to end, and ready to keep a full building of student residents comfortable through peak cooling season, the summer turn, and coordinated August move-in.

### What You'll Do

### HVAC & Technical Leadership

-   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.
-   Serve as the go-to technical resource for the team, mentoring and training technicians on HVAC diagnostics and repair best practices.

### General Maintenance & Turn

-   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.

### Work-Order & Team Management

-   Prioritize, assign, and close out work orders in the property management system (e.g., Entrata, RealPage/OneSite, 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.

### Safety, Compliance & On-Call

-   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.

### What You Bring

### Required

-   **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.

### Preferred

-   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.

### Why University Edge & Dickinson Lofts

-   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.
-   \[Insert benefits: health/dental/vision, PTO, 401(k), housing discount, on-call/turn bonuses, tool allowance, certification reimbursement, professional development, etc.\]

### How to Apply

Submit your resume and a brief note about your HVAC background and any certifications you hold to \[insert application link / email\]. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.

_KPM is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and residents._