HVAC Mechanic III - Energy Management & Optimization

McLeod Health; Florence (SC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

McLeod Health in Florence, SC seeks an experienced HVAC/R Technician to maintain and operate building systems, ensure safe and efficient performance, and support energy management initiatives. The role requires extensive hands-on work with boilers, chillers, pumps, and AHUs, plus calibration of instrumentation and adherence to safety and regulatory standards.

Candidates should have 15+ years of relevant experience, an Associate Degree or equivalent, and certifications such as EPA refrigerant

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years of experience maintaining commercial/industrial HVAC/R systems.
• In lieu of an Associate Degree, 20 years of experience will be accepted.
• Must be at least 21 years old with a valid SC driver's license.
• EPA Refrigerant Recovery Certification.
• NATE Excellence Level, HVAC Excellence or ASC Journeyman Unlimited A/C.

Responsibilities

• Maintains HVAC/R and energy management systems; logs performance readings.
• Installs, repairs, troubleshoots, plans, modifies, calibrates instrumentation.
• Designs/changes control circuits; supports operators and technicians.
• Maintains firestop penetrations per UL and policy.
• Monitors equipment/utility systems and logs readings.
• Reviews work orders, documents outcomes, tests, photos and communications.
• Ensures safe, efficient operation of boilers, chillers, pumps and AHUs; completes repairs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

HVACR troubleshooting

Instrumentation calibration

Preventive maintenance

System diagnostics

Log readings & data analysis

Education

Associates Degree

Tools

Calibration equipment

Energy Management systems

Job description

Responsibilities

• Maintains building components such as Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration, Variable Refrigerant Flow, Steam, Hot Water, Gas, Building Automation, Energy Management, and Work Order Management systems. Log equipment performance readings as assigned.
• Provide a wide variety of skilled task including installation, repairs, troubleshooting, planning, modifications, and calibration of instrumentation for building Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration (HVAC&R) and energy management systems.
• Modifies, designs and change control circuits; install temporary components and/or systems to sustain operations and provides technical advice and support to operators and other technicians.
• Maintains fire rated wall, ceiling and floor assembly penetrations with approved UL rated firestop compounds.
• Monitor equipment & utility systems and log performance indication readings.
• Review Work Orders daily and complete associated tasks/repairs by Type/Priority and document the "as found" condition, troubleshooting/repair details, list any testing equipment (w/calibration dates), test results data, photos, verbal/written documentation of communication with Requestor and final "as corrected" condition. Document root causes for all equipment failures. Maintains detailed and accurate records of system repairs, temperature, humidity and air flow as required by authorities having jurisdiction (AHJ) and medical center policy.
• Under supervision, ensure safe and efficient operation of HVAC&R equipment including Boilers, Chillers, Pumps, Heat Exchangers, Air Handling Equipment, variable frequency drives, remote terminal units, and follows through to completion any required repairs maintenance and alterations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years of experience maintaining commercial/industrial Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Systems.
• In lieu of an Associate Degree/Apprenticeship Program, 20 years of maintaining commercial/industrial Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration will be accepted.
• Due to insurance regulations, must be at least 21 years of age with a valid SC driver's license.
• EPA Refrigerant Recovery Certification
• NATE Excellence Level, HVAC Excellence or Municipal Association of South Carolina ASC Journeyman Unlimited A/C

Requirements

Degrees

• Associates Degree

About Us

Founded in 1906, McLeod Health is a locally owned and managed, not for profit organization supported by the strength of more than 900 members on its medical staff and more than 2,900 licensed nurses. McLeod Health is also composed of approximately 15,000 team members and more than 90 physician practices throughout its 18-county service area . With seven hospitals, McLeod Health operates three Health and Fitness Centers, a Sports Medicine and Outpatient Rehabilitation Center, Hospice and Home Health Services. The system currently has 988 licensed beds , including Hospice and Behavioral Health. The hospitals within McLeod Health include: McLeod Regional Medical Center, McLeod Health Dillon, McLeod Health Loris, McLeod Health Seacoast, McLeod Health Cheraw, McLeod Health Clarendon and McLeod Behavioral Health.

About The Team

If you would enjoy working in a dynamic environment and are looking for an opportunity to become part of a stellar team of professionals,

We are an equal opportunity employer.