Trades Specialist V

State of South Carolina; Beaufort (SC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan SCRS/ORP

Paid leave

Sick leave

State holidays

EAP

Flexible spending accounts

Professional development

Job summary

The Technical College of the Lowcountry seeks an HVAC Trades Specialist to perform quarterly preventive maintenance across rooftops, wall and window units, VAV boxes, air handlers, boilers and related systems. You will diagnose issues, repair, and optimize energy use with EMS data, while supporting campus events and emergency needs.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting electrical controls, boilers and chillers, planning HVAC requirements for projects, and maintaining logs and records for

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and formal training related to the area.
• EPA license, HVAC certificates.
• 2+ years experience with building or energy management systems.
• 5+ years experience with commercial HVAC equipment.
• Working knowledge of boilers and chillers.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance on rooftop, wall and window units, VAV boxes, air handlers and boilers; diagnose issues and perform repairs.
• Troubleshoot and repair pneumatic and electrical controls, boilers, chillers, pumps, valves, and ductwork.
• Provide technical consultation on HVAC and electrical requirements for projects; ensure code compliance and cost projections.
• Monitor and fulfill maintenance work orders and maintain EMS data.
• Respond to emergency calls after hours and assist with college events.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Sheet metal

Schematics

Blueprints

Hand tools

Electrical controls

HVAC planning

Cost estimation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

EPA license / HVAC certificates

Tools

Energy Management System (EMS)

HVAC diagnostic tools

Job description

Job Purpose

The HVAC Trades Specialist performs regularly scheduled quarterly preventive maintenance including but not limited to all rooftop units, wall units, window units, VAV boxes, air handlers, split systems, heating boilers during the heating and cooling seasons. Duties include: Changing filters, inspecting, adjusting, replacing drive belts, lubricating motor and shaft bearings, cleaning of condenser/evaporator coils, boiler tubes, and burner tables. Diagnosing issues and performing repairs.

Job Responsibilities

The HVAC Trades Specialist performs regularly scheduled quarterly preventive maintenance including but not limited to all rooftop units, wall units, window units, VAV boxes, air handlers, split systems, heating boilers during the heating and cooling seasons. Duties include: Changing filters, inspecting, adjusting, replacing drive belts, lubricating motor and shaft bearings, cleaning of condenser/evaporator coils, boiler tubes, and burner tables. Diagnosing issues and performing repairs.

Job Duties

• Performs various maintenance functions that require knowledge of, sheet metal, schematics, blueprints and operation of hand and machine tools involved with maintaining heating, ventilation, air conditioning, plumbing systems. Troubleshoot, repairs and overhaul pneumatic and electrical controls, commercial refrigeration compressors, centrifugal water chillers, two and four pipe water heating and chilling systems, boilers, pumps, valves, starters, condenser coils, filters, electrical heating systems, duct work, plumbing (including urinals, toilets, sinks, drain and water supply lines), and any other device that is part of the assigned facilities. Maintain refrigerant logbook.
• Troubleshooting/testing of electrical control circuits, mechanical, refrigeration systems, identifying defective parts, obtaining quotes on parts for immediate procurement and repairing/replacing required parts as necessary.
• Provide technical consultation to the Director of Facility Management for facility maintenance, repair and renovation including but not limited to the planning HVAC and electrical requirements for new construction and renovations. Assist in ensuring all work is code compliant. Layout and give cost projections for repair and remodeling projects. Perform various administrative functions such as completion of logs and historical records. Monitor and fulfill maintenance work order requests.
• Manage and maintain the Energy Management System(EMS). Analyze data provided by energy management system. Implement hardware and software changes necessary to optimize building comfort and reduce energy costs.
• At times performs the following: Assist other trades specialists in their duties, minor repairs and maintenance to equipment and tools, moves office furniture and arranges conference rooms and meeting areas as needed for various meetings and conferences, grounds keeping duties and minor plumbing repairs. Performs all other related duties as may be assigned by supervisor or vice president. Respond to emergency calls after normal working hours and/or be available to work as support services for college activities such as graduation and other college hosted events outside of normal work schedule. All other duties as assigned by supervisor or director.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

• A high school diploma or equivalent and formal training or trade experience that is directly related to the area of employment.
• EPA license,HVAC certificates.
• 2+ years experience with building or energy management systems.
• 5+ years experience with commercial HVAC equipment.
• Working knowledge of boilers and chillers.

Additional Comments

The Technical College of the Lowcountry seeks to be the first choice for higher education in South Carolina’s Low Country Region. The college is a public, open door, two-year comprehensive College of higher education. The College is dedicated to serving the diverse educational, workforce development, and personal enrichment needs of the rural counties of Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton, and Jasper. In an atmosphere of shared values, the College encourages creativity, innovation, and resourcefulness among its students, faculty, staff, and administrators. South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

The Technical College of the Lowcountry is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all qualified applicants for admissions or employment without regard to sex, race/color, religion, national origin, age, disability, service in the uniformed services (as defined by state and federal law), veteran status, political affiliation or belief, marital or family status, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including but not limited to, lactation and genetic information.

What We Offer

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• South Carolina Retirement System (SCRS) or Optional Retirement Program (ORP), as applicable
• Paid annual leave, sick leave, and state holidays
• Voluntary retirement savings plans
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Accounts and voluntary benefit options
• Professional development opportunities

Learn more about our employee benefits at: TCL Employee Benefits

Benefits For State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note:

The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.