HVAC Technician I

Savannah College of Art and Design; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Savannah College of Art and Design is seeking an HVAC technician to maintain campus HVAC systems across multiple buildings in Savannah. You will plan filter replacements, perform filter changes, and ensure all systems are ready for students, staff, faculty, and guests.

Responsibilities include documenting issues in the work order system, meeting timelines, advising on emergencies, and complying with SCAD and OSHA safety rules. A professional appearance is expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Technical school degree in an appropriate field.
• At least four years of construction or maintenance electrical experience.
• Ability to be insured by the university to drive a car.
• Ability to pass the DOT medical exam.

Responsibilities

• Plan and order replacement filters, change filters in HVAC systems, and remove old filters from the area.
• Document problems that need to be fixed in the work order system, complete work order requests, and meet schedules and timelines that support the university's overall needs.
• Advise the supervisor when emergencies occur or assistance is needed, handle emergencies as needed, and adhere to all SCAD and OSHA regulations and safe practices.
• Always maintain a professional appearance.

Skills

Electrical basics

Air distribution

Refrigeration cycle

Diagnostics

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical school degree

Job description

As an HVAC technician within the SCAD physical resources team, you’ll work to ensure that the HVAC systems in the university's many buildings throughout the city are in excellent condition and ready for students, staff, faculty, and guests.

To support the physical resources team, you’ll:

• Plan and order replacement filters, change filters in HVAC systems, and remove old filters from the area
• Document problems that need to be fixed in the work order system, complete work order requests, and meet schedules and timelines that support the university's overall needs
• Advise the supervisor when emergencies occur or assistance is needed, handle emergencies as needed, and adhere to all SCAD and OSHA regulations and safe practices
• Always maintain a professional appearance

Candidates should ideally demonstrate:

• A basic knowledge of electrical components and their functions
• An ability to understand the principles of air distribution and the refrigeration cycle, and to correct problems

Minimum qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• Technical school degree in an appropriate field
• At least four years of construction or maintenance electrical experience
• Ability to be insured by the university to drive a car
• Ability to pass the DOT medical exam

Certificates, licenses, and registrations:

• Valid driver's license
• Valid refrigerant card

Travel required:

• More than 50%

Work hours:The university work week is Sunday through Saturday. Most offices are open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. To accommodate business needs, employees may be assigned to other workdays and/or hours, including weekends and evenings.

ADA tag:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements and minimum qualifications listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and/or meet the minimum qualifications.

Advertised: 29 Sep 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
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