HVAC Mechanic

DAWSON; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vital mission at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in Charleston, SC, as part of the HVAC maintenance team. Your expertise will ensure optimal climate control in critical facilities. Responsibilities include maintenance, diagnostics, and compliance with safety standards. DAWSON offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental, and a 401(k) plan.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) program with employer match

Paid vacation and sick leave

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in HVAC maintenance for complex facilities.
• Proficiency in programmable controllers is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and diagnostics on HVAC systems.
• Respond to service calls to maintain environmental conditions.
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols.

Skills

HVAC system operations

Troubleshooting

Compliance

Education

Universal ASHRAE refrigerant certification

N.A.T.E. Core Service + Air Distribution

HVAC Excellence certifications

UA Star HVACR Mastery Certification

Tools

Trane Tracer Summit

WebTMA

Job description

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Job Summary:

Join an elite mission at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) in Charleston, SC, and Joint Base Charleston, where your technical expertise will support a high-demand federal law enforcement training hub. As a vital part of DAWSON's facilities maintenance team, you will be instrumental in maintaining mission-critical HVAC systems across the complex-including classrooms, dormitories, training facilities, and specialty spaces. By leveraging cutting-edge equipment and working with government-furnished infrastructure, you'll ensure optimal climate control and system reliability that keeps this secure, high-performance environment functioning at its best.

Location: Charleston, SC

Responsibilities:

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  Perform scheduled preventive maintenance and diagnostics on HVAC and refrigeration systems, including air- and water-cooled chillers (up to 300 tons), boilers, air handlers, and related controls.

  
  


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  Respond to and troubleshoot service calls to maintain or restore proper environmental conditions.

  
  


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  Operate, repair, and optimize programmable HVAC controls (e.g., Trane Tracer Summit).

  
  


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  Maintain HVAC equipment logs and report on performance metrics and corrective actions.

  
  


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  Ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and FLETC safety protocols.

  
  


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  Support emergency operations (e.g., outages, disaster preparedness) per FLETC contingency plans.

  
  


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  Track and report HVAC maintenance and training progress using government-provided software (e.g., WebTMA).

  
  

Qualifications:

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  Minimum of 2 years of recent experience (within the last 5 years) in HVAC system operations, maintenance, and repair for complex institutional or commercial facilities.

  
  


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  Proficiency in Trane Tracer Summit and other programmable controllers is highly preferred.

  
  


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  Universal ASHRAE refrigerant certification required.

  
  


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  Must possess at least one of the following:

  
  
  
  
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    N.A.T.E. Core Service + Air Distribution or K.A.T.E. certification

    
    
  
  
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    HVAC Excellence certifications (Light Commercial A/C and Gas Heat)

    
    
  
  
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    UA Star HVACR Mastery Certification

    
    
  
  
  
  

Additional Requirements:

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  Annual completion of at least 16 hours of continuing education through a recognized HVAC training provider (e.g., NATE, HVAC Excellence, UA Star).

  
  


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  Must submit and maintain proof of certification and continuing education to the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) annually.

  
  


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  Participation in a rotating shift schedule covering 24/7 operations (morning, evening, and overnight).

  
  

Contingent upon the award

DAWSON is an Equal Opportunity/VEVRAA federal contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

DAWSON offers a best-in-class benefits program including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) program with employer match; paid vacation and sick leave; employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance; an Employee Assistance Program; and a flexible work environment. Additionally, employees can choose from several voluntary benefits including critical illness coverage; accident insurance; identity theft coverage; pet insurance, and more.

DAWSON gives preference to internal candidates. If no internal candidate meets our qualifications, external candidates will be given consideration.