HVAC Mechanic — On-Call & EPA-Certified Expert

Medical University of South Carolina; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 53,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina is seeking an HVAC technician to perform skilled trades across heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems. The role includes repairs, installations and routine trouble calls, with EPA guidelines and universal certification required. The incumbent will rotate on-call one week and work weekend shifts as needed.

Essential personnel in a disaster, the job emphasizes safety, compliance and teamwork within the HVAC Shop environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum Requirements: A high school diploma and three years trade experience that is directly related to the area of employment.
• Some positions require a commercial driver's license.
• Some positions require EPA-approved freon recovery certification.
• A valid Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• 35% -Installs, repairs, inspects HVAC equipment and systems. This includes work on chillers, cooling towers, DX units, window units, ice machines, hot/cold rooms, motors, controls, etc.
• 25% - Recharges air conditioning systems with refrigerants as necessary. Reset air conditioning and refrigeration system and check for proper operation after power failure. Adjusts and calibrates pneumatic and electronics controls.
• 15% - Overhauls compressors, condensers and other equipment as needed. Diagnose and repair equipment problems pertaining to air conditioning, heating and refrigeration. Uses proper tools and electrical meter.
• 10% - Coordinates repairs and inspections with Energy Management Operator for proper shutdown and start up of air conditioning systems throughout campus.
• 10%- Supervises and instructs mechanics of lower grade. Brief supervisor of any problems that may affect proper operation of equipment
• 5% - Maintain work area and job site in clean and orderly manner and performs miscellaneous and related duties as required.

Job description

Medical University of South Carolina is seeking an HVAC technician to perform skilled trades across heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems. The role includes repairs, installations and routine trouble calls, with EPA guidelines and universal certification required. The incumbent will rotate on-call one week and work weekend shifts as needed.

Essential personnel in a disaster, the job emphasizes safety, compliance and teamwork within the HVAC Shop environment.