HVAC/Energy Management Systems Technician I

State-of-South-Carolina; South Carolina; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of South Carolina is seeking a skilled HVAC-R technician to perform routine and advanced maintenance on building systems in university facilities. The role includes mentoring apprentices, interpreting blueprints, and ensuring compliance with OSHA and EPA/SCDES rules.

Responsibilities focus on installation, diagnostics, repair, and preventive maintenance across residential, commercial, industrial, and refrigeration-based HVAC-R systems, with emphasis on safety and high workmanship

Qualifications

• High school diploma and experience in installation and maintenance of HVAC systems or operation and maintenance of HVAC mechanical/building control systems.
• Relevant experience may substitute for the diploma on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Perform installation, diagnostics, repair, and maintenance of HVAC-R systems in residential, commercial, industrial, and refrigeration-based buildings.
• Lead and mentor apprentice technicians and complete training/licensing requirements.
• Promote a safe workplace and comply with OSHA safety mandates and EPA/SCDES rules.

Skills

HVAC-R maintenance

Troubleshooting

Blueprint reading

Mentorship

Education

High school diploma

Trade school training

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

Performs HVAC-R duties requiring both routine and advanced levels of professional skill and technical knowledge. Able to provide training and mentorship to apprentice level employees. Performs preventative and corrective HVAC-R maintenance on building systems in accordance with department procedures and applicable codes and laws. Performs other duties as required.

JOB DUTIES:

85% HVAC-R Systems Maintenance:

Performs installation, diagnostics, repair, and maintenance of residential, commercial, industrial, and refrigeration-based HVAC-R systems. Troubleshoots and repairs controls systems and associated equipment. Identifies maintenance risks on equipment. Interprets blueprints used to install heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment in University buildings for troubleshooting and or review.

10% Training and Mentorship:

Leads, guides, and/or trains apprentice level technicians in applicable procedures and techniques. Completes training and testing to obtain and/or maintain applicable licensing and certifications.

5% Safety:

Promotes a safe workplace and safe work practices. Complies with all applicable OSHA safety mandates and enforcement of the University LOTO policy. Complies with all EPA/SCDES rules. Promotes positive and productive relationships between shops.

Minimum Requirements:

High school diploma and experience in the installation and maintenance of HVAC systems or in the operation and maintenance of HVAC mechanical and building control systems. Relevant experience may be substituted for the required diploma on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Requirements:

Vocational or Technical Training. Trade School Diploma or 3 years of trade specific experience and a MASC Journeyman certificate.