Trades Specialist V

Technical College of the Lowcountry; Beaufort (SC); Presencial; USD 60.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health, dental, vision

Retirement plan

Paid annual leave and holidays

EAP

Flexible Spending Accounts

Professional development opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

The Technical College of the Lowcountry is seeking an HVAC Trades Specialist to perform quarterly preventive maintenance on rooftop units, air handlers, boilers, and related systems, ensuring efficient operation and reliable comfort across campus.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting controls, servicing boilers and chillers, managing EMS data, coordinating energy projects, and supporting facilities staff. A high school diploma, EPA license, and 5+ years' HVAC experience are required.

Formación

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• EPA license and HVAC certificates.
• 5+ years experience with commercial HVAC equipment; 2+ years with EMS.

Responsabilidades

• Perform preventive maintenance on HVAC systems including rooftop, wall, and unitary equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair controls, boilers, chillers, pumps, and ductwork.
• Maintain EMS data and analyze energy use to optimize comfort and costs.
• Coordinate with the Director of Facility Management and respond to emergencies.

Conocimientos

HVAC systems

EMS knowledge

Troubleshooting

Boilers & chillers

Electrical controls

Educación

High school diploma

EPA license

HVAC certificates

Herramientas

EMS software

Energy management

Descripción del empleo

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.

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 Carolinas 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 pportunity 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

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