HVAC Technician in Florence

Energy Jobline ZR; Florence (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

SSI People is seeking an experienced HVAC Technician for an on-site role in the Florence area. The position focuses on maintenance, troubleshooting, and optimization of refrigerant-based HVAC systems within a facility environment.

You will diagnose and repair chillers, DX units, heat pumps, rooftop units, and VRF/VRV systems while performing refrigerant recovery and leak detection. Strong electrical and controls knowledge is essential, with CMMS experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires EPA Section 608 Certification (Universal).
• 3–5 years of hands-on experience servicing refrigerant-based HVAC systems.
• Experience diagnosing and repairing refrigerant circuits, chillers, DX units and VRF/VRV systems.
• Familiarity with building automation systems and system performance testing.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, service, and repair refrigerant-based HVAC equipment including chillers and rooftop units.
• Perform refrigerant recovery, charging, leak detection, brazing, and compressor repairs.
• Troubleshoot electrical components, low-voltage controls, sensors, and automation devices.
• Complete preventive maintenance inspections and document findings and repairs.

Skills

HVAC troubleshooting

Electrical systems knowledge

Safety procedures

Documentation (CMMS)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

HVAC vocational training

Tools

Johnson Controls

Trane

Siemens

Honeywell

Schneider

CMMS

Job description

Job Title: HVAC Technician

Location: Florence, Kentucky (On-Site)

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced HVAC Technician for an onsite opportunity supporting the maintenance, troubleshooting, and optimization of refrigerant-based HVAC systems. Our team is representing a role that offers hands‑on work with critical building equipment, preventive maintenance, and day‑to‑day problem solving in a facility‑focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, service, and repair refrigerant‑based HVAC equipment, including chillers, DX units, heat pumps, rooftop units, and VRF/VRV systems.
• Perform refrigerant recovery, charging, leak detection, brazing, compressor repairs, and related safety‑compliant work.
• Troubleshoot electrical components, low‑voltage controls, sensors, and automation devices while monitoring system performance.
• Complete preventive maintenance inspections, document findings and repairs, and support startups, commissioning, and functional testing.

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• EPA Section 608 Certification (Universal) is required.
• 3–5 years of hands‑on experience servicing refrigerant‑based HVAC systems.
• Experience troubleshooting compressors, refrigerant circuits, and mechanical components, with working knowledge of HVAC electrical systems, low‑voltage controls, safety procedures, schematics, wiring diagrams, and equipment documentation.
• Technical or vocational training in HVAC or a related field is required.
• Experience working with building automation systems such as Johnson Controls, Trane, Siemens, Honeywell, or Schneider is required; familiarity with system performance testing, energy efficiency optimization, and automation setpoint adjustments is also required.
• Additional experience supporting startups, commissioning, retrofit projects, and using CMMS is , along with NATE, HVAC Excellence, or OEM‑specific training.

About SSI People:

With over 26 years of industry experience, SSi People has built its reputation and expertise on putting people first. Everything we do works toward delivering exceptional experience for our consultants, our clients, and our internal team. Through a genuine commitment to people in everything we do. We have developed refined processes and a stellar internal team to deliver talent quickly. More importantly, we focus on building long‑term relationships, not transactions. Putting people first is just what we do well.