HVAC Service Technician

musc; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Medical University of South Carolina is seeking an HVAC technician to monitor, maintain, adjust and repair building HVAC systems. You will work on chillers, AHU, drives, motors, pumps and refrigeration units to ensure safe environmental control and energy efficiency.

You will be on call for one week and work a weekend shift, as required. EPA Universal Certification is required, and the role involves adhering to EPA guidelines and coordinating with facilities staff to prevent gas leaks and

Qualifications

• High School degree or equivalent required.
• At least 3 years of hands-on HVAC/refrigeration experience.
• EPA Universal Certification required.
• Ability to work on-call and weekend shifts.
• Knowledge of EPA guidelines and safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Installs, repairs, inspects HVAC/Refrigeration equipment and systems.
• Recharges air conditioning systems with refrigerants and tests after power failure.
• Overhauls compressors, condensers, and other equipment.
• Coordinates repairs with Energy Management Operator.
• Supervises mechanics of lower grade.
• Maintains a clean and safe work area.

Skills

HVAC systems knowledge

Troubleshooting

Regulatory compliance

On-call readiness

Education

High School Degree or Equivalent

Tools

Chillers

AHU

Refrigeration Units

Electrical meters

Job description

Job Description Summary

Under general supervision of shop foreman or assistants, incumbent performs skilled craftsman level trades related duties in various types of heating / air conditioning and refrigeration work. Make routine repairs, answers trouble calls, analyze problems and execute action necessary to correct mechanical/electrical problems; participate in outages when one or more employee is needed to complete a task. Ensures that E.P.A. and other regulatory agency guidelines are followed. EPA Universal Certification required. Ensure there are no unauthorized gas leaks or releases. The incumbent will, on a rotating basis, be on call for one week and work a weekend shift. Incumbent is Considered Essential Personnel in a disaster. Performs related and non-related duties as required.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC000353 CHS OH - Central Energy Plant (CEP)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-23

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Evening (United States of America)

Job Description

Incumbent will monitor, maintain adjust, and repair building HVAC systems owned or leased by the Medical University of South Carolina in order to ensure safety, environmental control and economy of mechanical, electrical, systems. Incumbent should have a working knowledge of HVAC systems including, but not limited to, Chillers, AHU, Drives, Motors, Pumps, and Refrigeration Units. The incumbent will, on a rotating basis, be on call for one week and work a weekend scheduled shift. Incumbent is Considered Essential Personnel in a disaster.

Responsibilities:

• 35% - Installs, repairs, inspects HVAC/Refrigeration equipment and associated systems. This includes work on chillers, cooling towers, DX units, window units, ice machines, hot/cold rooms, motors, controls, pumps, etc for various sizes and types of HVAC systems. When working on equipment, ensures there is no unauthorized gas release into the atmosphere. Make installations, tests, and repairs in accordance with E.P.A. and other applicable regulatory guidelines.
• 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 startup 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 perform miscellaneous and related duties as required.

Minimum Requirements:

Education: High School Degree or Equivalent

Work Experience: 3 years

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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