HVAC/Electrical Technician

Berkeley County (SC) Government

Moncks Corner (SC)

On-site

USD 42,000 - 64,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Dental Insurance

12 Paid Holidays

SCRS Retirement Plan

PORS Retirement System

401(k) / Deferred Compensation

Employee Assistance Program

Wellness Program

Job summary

Berkeley County Government seeks a skilled tradesperson to perform advanced HVAC and electrical work across county facilities. You will diagnose problems, repair systems, install wiring, and follow safety standards.

The role includes after-hours on-call duties and potential supervisory duties on maintenance teams. Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, 4 years of related experience, a valid SC driver’s license, and EPA universal certification within one year.

Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent.
Four years HVAC and/or electrical experience.
Valid South Carolina driver’s license with clean driving record.
EPA Universal Certification within 1 year of employment.

Responsibilities

Perform complex HVAC or electrical repairs in commercial and residential buildings.
Maintain and repair HVAC/electrical units and install wiring, fixtures, and conduits.
Interpret HVAC blueprints and schematics to perform duties.
Operate and maintain HVAC equipment; follow safety procedures.

Skills

HVAC control systems

Electrical work

Troubleshooting

Blueprints

Safety procedures

Documentation

Reading/writing

Tools

HVAC control software

Electrical tools

Job description

Job Summary And Essential Functions

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.

Minimum Requirements To Perform Work

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.

Physical Demands

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.

Work Conditions

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.

Berkeley County offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package to its employees, including: