HVAC Technician Position Available In Richland, South Carolina

Posting Number

STA00370PO25

Job Family Skilled Trades
Job Function HVAC Repair
USC Market Title HVAC Mechanic to USC Market Title /titles/133888
Job Level T2

• Technical Support
  Business Title (Internal Title) HVAC Technician
  Campus Columbia
  Work County Richland
  College/Division Division of Student Affairs and Academic Support
  Department SAAS Housing Facility Management
  State Pay Band 5
  Approved Starting Salary $45,133
  Advertised Salary Range $45,133
• $56,416
  Location of Vacancy Columbia, SC
  Part/Full Time Full Time
  Hours per Week 40
  Work Schedule Standard working schedule: 8:00am
• 4:30pm
  Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.

Basis 12 months Category Trades/Maintenance
About USC
About University of South Carolina From the Upstate to the Lowcountry, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia andprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through abination of in-person, online or blended learning. All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educatedmunities in South Carolina and beyond.
Benefits for FTE Positions
The University of South Carolina (USC), through the State of SC and Public Employee Benefit Authority (PEBA), offers employees a valuable benefits package, including health and life insurance, generous paid leave and retirement programs. To learn more about USC benefits, access the “Working at USC” section on the Applicant Portal at . Research Grant or Time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or no benefits, based on the grant or project funding.
Position Description
Advertised Job Summary The HVAC Mechanic performs preventive and predictive maintenance,plex diagnostic and repairs to largemercial HVAC equipment and systems, system controls and domestic hot water generating systems. This position will make minor installation of new equipment. This position will understand and haveplete knowledge of all applicable Federal, State and local mechanical/electrical codes.
Key items for this position
This position has been designated as essential personnel during inclement/hazardous weather and other emergencies.
Ability to understand and University and Departmental policies and procedures.
Ability to understand and follow instructions.
Ability tomunicate effectively.
Ability to use judgment and initiative toplete routine work without constant supervision.
Ability to work on a ladder.
Will serve in an afterhours On-Call rotation.
Perks

• Competitive salary + some of the BEST benefits you can find!
• 15 paid vacation days
• 15 paid sick days
• 13 paid holidays (including an extended December holiday)
• An engaging and collaborative environment.

Job Related Minimum Required Education and Experience Requires job related accreditation from a technical school or an applicable skilled trades program and 2 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalentbination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience.
Required Certification, Licensure/Other Credentials Driver’s License
Preferred Qualifications 2 years certified controls experience preferred, e.g. Trane, Metasys, Siemens, etc.
2 years Daikin Certification
5 years experience; Trade School or Apprenticeship helpful; Journeyman Card helpful.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Knowledge of safety practices relevant to the HVAC trade. Knowledge of tools, equipment, materials and supplies used in the HVAC trade. Skill in the use of various trade tools and equipment including diagnostic testing equipment, calibration equipment and alignment equipment. Knowledge of federal, state and local mechanical codes. Skill in making emergency and general repairs and adjustments to equipment used inmercial HVAC systems. Ability toprehend blues, plans and specifications. Ability to understand and follow instructions. Ability to perform manual labor. Ability tomunicate effectively. Ability to assign work, materials and equipment to a crew of maintenance workers. Ability to use judgment and initiative toplete routine work with minimal supervision.
Job Duties
Job Duty Performs preventive and predictive maintenance onplexmercial HVAC systems, domestic hot water generated systems and system controls.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 40
Job Duty Diagnose and trouble shoot equipment and system problems and make repairs to restore systems to proper operating order. Notifies supervisor immediately of failures or code violations which impact health and safety.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 25
Job Duty Performs skilled installations including takeoffs from sketches, blues, or oral instructions including material requisitioning.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 20
Job Duty When needed, plans and coordinates work, acts as liaison for Department of Housing with contractors and USC Facilities as required.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 10
Job Duty Other duties as assigned. Responds to emergency, weekend and/or hazardous weather plan call backs including being part of an on-call rotation.
Essential Function Yes
Percentage of Time 5
Position Attributes
Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.
Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive No
Hazardous weather category Essential
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies 1
Desired Start Date 06/15/2025
Job Open Date 05/16/2025
Job Close Date 07/15/2025
Open Until Filled No
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We are only accepting applications submitted by July 15, 2025.
The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:
Health and Life Insurance
Retirement Programs
Paid Tuition
Dependent Scholarships
Annual Leave
Sick Leave
13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
Paid Parental Leave
Professional Development Opportunities to learn more about why you should work at USC.