UNIV - Trades Specialist V - HVAC

C001 Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ); United States; On-site; USD 53,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is seeking an HVAC trades technician to perform skilled maintenance and repair across campus facilities. The role requires EPA Universal Certification, strong diagnostic abilities, and the ability to handle outages with other staff.

On a rotating basis, the technician will be on call and may work weekends as needed. Responsibilities include supervising junior mechanics, coordinating with Energy Management Operators, and ensuring all installations

Qualifications

• High school diploma and three years trade experience directly related to HVAC.
• EPA recovery certification may be required for some positions.
• EPA Universal Certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain work area and job site in a clean and orderly manner.
• Supervise mechanics of lower grade and brief supervisor on problems.
• Coordinate repairs and inspections with Energy Management Operator for proper shutdown and startup of HVAC systems.
• Overhaul compressors, condensers and other equipment; diagnose and repair HVAC/refrigeration problems.
• Recharge air conditioning systems with refrigerants and test for proper operation after power failures; calibrate controls.
• Install, repair, and inspect HVAC/refrigeration equipment and related systems (chillers, cooling towers, DX units, motors, pumps, etc.).

Skills

Troubleshooting HVAC systems

Regulatory compliance

On-call rotation

Team supervision

Education

High School Diploma

EPA Universal Certification

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 of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Classified Cost Center CC000016 HVAC Shop Pay Rate Type Hourly Pay Grade University-GEN09 Pay Range 53,142.00 - 71,706.00 - 90,372.000 Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Work Shift

Work Shift Job Description

• 5%-Maintain work area and job site in clean and orderly manner and perform miscellaneous and related duties as required.
• 10%-Supervises and instructs mechanics of lower grade. Brief supervisor of any problems that may affect proper operation of equipment.
• 10%-Coordinates repairs and inspections with Energy Management Operator for proper shutdown and startup of air conditioning systems throughout campus.
• 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.
• 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.
• 35%-Installs, repairs, and 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.

Additional Job Description Minimum Requirements

A high school diploma and three years trade experience that is directly related to the area of employment. Some positions require a commercial driver's license. Some positions require EPA-approved freon recovery certification.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Continuous)
• Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Frequent)
• Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Continuous)
• Ability to climb. (Continuous)
• Ability to work indoors. (Continuous)
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. (Continuous)
• Ability to work below ground. (Continuous)
• Ability to work from elevated areas. (Infrequent)
• Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Continuous)
• Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Continuous)
• Ability to bend. (Continuous)
• Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent)
• Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Infrequent)
• Ability to crawl while performing job functions. (Frequent)
• Possess good grip strength. (Continuous)
• Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Continuous)
• Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent)
• Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous)
• Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent)
• Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous)
• Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous)
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., unassisted. (Frequent)
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. or more, assisted. (Frequent)
• Ability to carry objects on plane, on ladders, up stairs, etc., weighing up to 50 lbs, unassisted. (Frequent)
• Ability to push/pull equipment carts. (Frequent)
• Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected. (Continuous)
• Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous)
• Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous)
• Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous)
• Ability to operate winches, come-alongs, jacks, etc. (Continuous)
• Possess maintain dexterity in order to use hand tools, both manual and powered. (Continuous)
• Ability to qualify physically for respirator use. (Continuous)

Additional New Requirements

• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid drivers license.
• Ability to obtain and maintain EPA Approved Freon recovery certification.

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. Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees

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