HVAC/Electrical Technician

BERKELEY COUNTY GOVERNMENT; Moncks Corner (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

BERKELEY COUNTY GOVERNMENT in Moncks Corner, SC, is seeking a skilled HVAC/Electrical technician to diagnose, repair and maintain commercial and residential systems. The role includes installing fixtures, tracing wiring, and following blueprints, with responsibilities for safety and record keeping.

Requires a High School diploma and four years of HVAC and/or electrical experience, valid SC driver’s license, and EPA Universal certification within one year.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of computerized HVAC control systems.
• Ability to use small office equipment, computers and highly technical computer applications.
• Ability to read and write.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair HVAC and electrical problems in commercial and residential buildings.
• Perform general and preventative maintenance on HVAC and electrical units.
• Install and wire fixtures, change ballasts, trace wiring, install conduits.
• Document work orders and keep maintenance records.
• May supervise other maintenance employees.
• Work after hours as required in emergencies.

Skills

HVAC control systems

Computers

Reading & writing

Equipment operation

Education

High School diploma

Job description

This position typically provides the performance of highly complex level skilled craft duties in the HVAC and Electrical trade on facilities throughout the County; and deals courteously and effectively with fellow employees and citizens.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Performs a moderate to complex level of skilled craft duties in the HVAC or electrical trade as assigned such as investigating, diagnosing and repairing various heating/air conditioning/electrical problems in commercial and residential type buildings according to standard practices of the HVAC/Electrical trades.
• Carries out duties including performing general and preventative maintenance on HVAC and electrical units, installing and wiring electrical fixtures, changing ballasts, tracing wiring short circuits, installing and running conduit, pull wiring, repairing defective and worn parts and equipment related to both trades.
• Applies information from HVAC system blue prints and circuit schematics in the performance of duties.
• Operates and maintains equipment used in the HVAC trade.
• Uses all proper safety procedures as required by the code of the HVAC trade.
• Assists in other trades as needed.
• Documents work orders.
• Keeps records of maintenance on HVAC systems.
• May supervise other maintenance employees.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• High School diploma or equivalent;
• Four (4) years of related HVAC and/or electrical experience or a combination of both;
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license for South Carolina with safe driving record;

Special Requirements:

• Must have or be able to obtain the Universal EPA Certification to handle and recover refrigerant within one (1) year of employment. Employee will be asked to resign or will be separated from employment if required certifications are not maintained;
• This position requires “on-call” status on a rotating basis as well as after hours and weekends on an emergency basis.
• Departmental testing may be administered during interview;
• A criminal background check will be completed on selected applicant if a current one (less than 3 years old) is not on file.
• This is a safety sensitive position and is subject to random drug and alcohol testing.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of computerized HVAC control systems.
• Ability to use small office equipment, computers and highly technical computer applications.
• Ability to use or repair small and heavy equipment and machinery.
• Ability to read and write.

This position requires the employee to reach with hands and arms; stand; walk; use hands to handle, feel, finger, grasp or operate objects, tools or controls; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; use mental acuity and repetitive motion; and talk and hear. The employee must frequently lift, pull, push and/or move up to ninety-five (95) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

The work is regularly performed in a safe and secure work environment that may periodically have unpredicted requirements or demands. Thirty-seven and one half (37.5) hours per week. Normal work hours are 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Monday through Friday with the ability to work after hours when necessary. Scheduled hours/days, job location, duties and any other information contained herein is subject to change. May be required to work extra hours and to perform extra or different duties during emergency situations.