Lead HVAC Mechanic

Req Id: 42343

Job Title: Lead HVAC Mechanic

City: Hammond

Job Description:

Overview of Lead HVAC Mechanic

The Central Heating and Cooling Department at Purdue University Northwest is seeking a Lead HVAC Mechanic to join our team. The Lead is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the Campus HVAC and associated systems. Procure materials required to complete projects and maintain required stock to ensure adequate stock of critical items. Responds to operational emergencies as required on campus during assigned shifts. Coordinates repairs of campus systems with university community. Has technical expertise in the HVAC field.

Pay:

• $28.00 - $30.00

Schedule:

• Monday - Friday 6:00 am to 2:30pm

• Subject to 24-hour callback for emergencies and needed coverage

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Duties and Responsibilities of Lead HVAC Mechanic

• Temperature Control - Repairs, Inspects, Maintains, and Installs HVAC controls and related equipment. Maintains heating and cooling systems, assists outside contractors as required. Uses the Schneider Electric BAS to trouble shoot and observe operational effectiveness.
• Supervision - Provides training for new employees as required, participates in the performance assessment process for employees they supervise, assigns work from the work order management system. Ensures all work orders are closed when work is completed. Prioritizes the work than is received on work requests
• General Maintenance - Inspects buildings to perform assessment, performs basic functions for building maintenance, i.e., changing ballasts, repairing flush valves, disconnecting electric motors with regard to experience and safety. Supervises and assists other crafts when requested Also to include temporary assignments, that may include snow removal or other duties as required by a need at the time as assigned by the supervisor in charge
• Documentation - Receives the work requests and ensures that work is done is a workman like manner, and work is done to codes and university standards. Provides feedback to improve our P.M. system.
• Professional Development - Attends university required safety training either in person or on line to maintain required certifications.

Benefits of Lead HVAC Mechanic

• Full benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Retirement, Life Insurance and more

• Ten paid vacation days first year of employment

• Ten paid holidays

• University paid and matching contribution to retirement

• University contribution to Health Savings Account -

• Plus, a chance to earn more through participating in University Wellness Initiatives

• Employee Wellness Programs

• Paid Parental Leave

• Tuition remission for you, your spouse and dependent children at any Purdue campus

For more information on our excellent benefit package, please visit: https://www.pnw.edu/human-resources/benefits/

Education of Lead HVAC Mechanic

• High school diploma or GED required

• 2 years Technical /Vocational school

Experience of Lead HVAC Mechanic

• Five years work experience as instrument technician, HVAC mechanic. Experience with digital and pneumatic control systems

Core Competencies of Lead HVAC Mechanic

• Must have the ability to perform tasks using the internet, and data base query tools.
• Valid motor vehicle operator's license, must posses good written skills and be able to communicate with members of the university community.
• Trade specific journeyman certificate or equivalent experienced required.
• Ability to troubleshoot and diagnose and prepare a plan for a successful repair.
• Ability to lift and carry 25 to 50 lbs. frequently, and up to 60 lbs. occasionally.
• Must be able Respond to after hour campus emergency situations.
• Ability to read and write in English.

Additional Information

Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position.

Professional references will be verified prior to any offer of employment. Employment is contingent upon completion of successful background check along with a motor vehicle records check if applicable.

Purdue University Northwest is an equal opportunity/equal access university.

Purdue University Northwest (PNW) is a student-centered university that transforms lives through innovative education, impactful research and community engagement. Located in Northwest Indiana in the greater Chicago area and near the Indiana Dunes National Park, PNW serves approximately 9,000 students, including 6,000 core students, in a wide range of academic programs at the baccalaureate, master's and applied doctoral levels.

Purdue Northwest employs more than 1,000 faculty and staff members for operations at its main campus in Hammond, Ind., and its branch campus in Westville, Ind., plus additional sites in Northwest Indiana including the Gabis Arboretum near Valparaiso, Ind. PNW's values reflect the university's commitment to respect, innovation, a student-centric university, and excellence.

PNW is consistently ranked among the best public regional universities in U.S. News & World Report's annual Best Colleges report and is recognized as a First Scholars institution as well as an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University. With its vision to cultivate leaders, inspire excellence, and impact our world, PNW advances the socioeconomic mobility of its students and positively impacts regional development.

FLSA Status

Non-Exempt

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Posting Start Date: 5/27/26