HVAC/Energy Management Systems Technician I

Tri--county-Technical-College; Pendleton (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Life insurance

Paid vacation (15 days)

Sick leave (15 days)

13 paid holidays

Paid parental leave

State Retirement Plan

Deferred compensation (401k)

Professional development opportunities

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

Tri County Technical College is seeking a HVAC/Refrigeration technician to maintain and troubleshoot building systems across campus. The role includes preventive and emergency maintenance, testing components, and coordinating with vendors for repairs.

You will monitor building automation, respond to alarms, and support college events as needed, including night/weekend on-call rotations. This full-time position emphasizes safety, efficiency, and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Insalls, cleans and maintains HVAC and Refrigeration systems. Inspects and test HVAC and Refrigeration systems and components. Discusses heating or cooling system malfunctions with users to isolate problems or to verify that repairs corrected malfunctions.
• Repairs or replaces worn or defective parts. Recommends maintenance to improve system performance. Studies blueprints, design specifications, or manufacturers’ recommendations to ascertain the configuration of heating or cooling equipment components.
• Monitors direct digital control systems, running diagnostics, responding to system alarms, investigating and repairing technology problems.
• Uses EMS data to determine proper functioning of equipment.
• Provide skilled planned, preventive and emergency maintenance and repairs to all buildings, grounds, equipment, and fixtures for all College designated buildings.
• Effectively manage external venders in HVAC. Provide support to College events as needed, participates in rotational on-call night and weekend duty to handle emergency work requests, and available 24/7 for weather and utility emergencies.

Job description

Are you passionate about education and eager to make a difference in the lives of students? Tri County Technical College is looking for dedicated professionals to join our dynamic team! As a leader in higher education, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative, supportive environment where both employees and students thrive. Work alongside a diverse group of staff, faculty, and administrators who are dedicated to student success. Be a part of a forward-thinking institution that values creativity, inclusivity, and excellence. If you are ready to contribute to the success of our great institution and grow your career We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences who are committed to excellence in education.

Job Duties:

• Insalls, cleans and maintains HVAC and Refrigeration systems. Inspects and test HVAC and Refrigeration systems and components. Discusses heating or cooling system malfunctions with users to isolate problems or to verify that repairs corrected malfunctions. Repairs or replaces worn or defective parts. Recommends maintenance to improve system performance. Studies blueprints, design specifications, or manufacturers’ recommendations to ascertain the configuration of heating or cooling equipment components and to ensure the proper installation of components. Monitors direct digital control systems, running diagnostics, responding to system alarms, investigating and repairing technology problems. Uses EMS data to determine proper functioning of equipment.
• Provide skilled planned, preventive and emergency maintenance and repairs to all buildings, grounds, equipment, and fixtures for all College designated buildings working independently, with fellow technicians or external vendors. Effectively manage external venders in HVAC. Provide support to College events as needed, participates in rotational on-call night and weekend duty to handle emergency work requests, and available 24/7 for weather and utility emergencies.
• Responsible for the efficient operations and maintenance of HVAC building systems and Refrigeration systems. Must have the ability to master all types of building automated control systems, programing systems to provide the best ratio of utility consumption verse customer comfort. Provides quick responses to complaints of too hot, too cold or run schedule for weekend operation.
• Develop and oversee facility HVAC projects utilizing project management software. Working with the Physical Plant’s Project Manager, internal customers and external vendors, write project descriptions, scope and justifications, initiate plans, obtain pricing and documentation to obtain approvals, procure resources and effectively manage the project through completion. Monitors, manages and inspects HVAC and Refrigeration projects to insure compliance with national, state and local code requirements.
• Maintain OSHA compliance and maintain safety standards, including but not limited to HazCom, Bloodborne Pathogens, Lockout Tag and safety programs. Utilize tools and equipment safely and properly.
• Perform other duties as required.

Tri-County Technical College offers a comprehensive benefits package for FTE positions that includes, but is not limited, to the following:

• Health, dental, vision,long term disability, and life insurance for employee, spouse, and children
• Life Insurance: Basic life insurance and optional supplements life insurance for employee, spouse, and children.
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid Parental leave
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs: 401k with employer contributions.
• Professional Development Opportunities: Team bonding activities/events and professional training programs.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Counseling and support services.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible work schedules, 37.5 work weeks and abbreviated Fridays.

Tri-County Technical College is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.