• Job details
• Posted 25 September 2026 Start date 01 September 2026 Location North Charleston Job type Permanent Discipline Maintenance Reference 168989 Job Function HVAC Engineer
• Position:
• Sr. HVAC/R Technician
• Location:
• Charleston, SC
• Salary:
• $25.00-55.00/hr
• Position Summary
• The Senior HVAC/R Technician serves as the technical lead and Subject Matter Expert (SME) for HVAC, refrigeration, and critical temperature-controlled systems.

This role is responsible for maintaining system reliability, preventing temperature excursions, performing preventive and corrective maintenance, leading installations and projects, and supporting compliance in a regulated facility environment. Availability to respond to equipment emergencies is required.

• Key Responsibilities
• + Lead preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of HVAC/R and refrigeration systems.

+ Monitor and maintain critical equipment including air handlers, exhaust fans, refrigerators, freezers, and stability chambers.

+ Serve as the HVAC/R SME and point of contact in the absence of the Facilities Manager.

+ Assist with scheduling, coordinating, and monitoring maintenance activities.

+ Develop and update maintenance procedures, PM checklists, and work instructions.

+ Lead equipment installations, facility improvement projects, and contractor coordination.

+ Maintain spare parts inventory and document all work in the maintenance management system.

+ Support audits, compliance efforts, and continuous improvement initiatives.

+ Collaborate with other Facilities team members and trades to support site operations.

• Qualifications
• + 10+ years of industrial or commercial HVAC/R experience.

+ EPA Section 608 Certification required.

+ Refrigeration License required.

+ High School Diploma, Technical School Certificate, Military Technical Training, or Associate Degree.

+ Strong troubleshooting, repair, and preventive maintenance experience.

+ Pharmaceutical or regulated manufacturing experience preferred. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; age; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity; religion; national origin; disability; veteran status; genetic information; or any other criteria protected by governing law.