HVAC General Maintenance Worker

TechFlow • Columbia, SC

8d • Onsite

About The Position

EMI Services, a subsidiary of TechFlow, is hiring an HVAC General Maintenance Worker to perform general maintenance, preventive maintenance, and repairs on HVAC equipment and other machinery in commercial buildings. The role requires practical HVAC trade skills and knowledge, including replacing belts, pulleys, wires, and switches; cleaning equipment; and completing preventive maintenance checklists. Duties may also include maintaining equipment and machinery in various trades and performing general building or property cleaning and debris removal.

The position is based at Fort Jackson, a U.S. Army installation. Pay is $22.49 per hour, plus a $5.09-per-hour fringe benefit applied toward insurance and 401(k). Employees must be U.S. citizens to obtain and maintain access to military installations and must pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check. The work takes place indoors and outdoors, in varying and sometimes extreme temperatures and weather conditions, and includes physical tasks such as lifting, bending, climbing ladders, and entering confined spaces.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 2 years of related experience and/or formal vocational or technical training in a variety of building and/or utility trades. Each complete year of accredited college education in a related field may substitute for one year of required experience.
• EPA Universal Refrigeration License.
• Duty phone.
• Valid driver’s license compliant with the REAL ID Act, or willingness and ability to obtain one.
• Pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check.
• Regular, dependable attendance.
• U.S. citizenship required to obtain and maintain access to military installations.
• Knowledge of methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in commercial or industrial HVAC work.
• Knowledge of applicable building and safety codes and practices for maintaining tools, machinery, and equipment.
• Ability to use hand tools, measuring instruments, and electrical and electronic testing devices such as meters.
• Adaptability and flexibility in work situations; ability to prioritize tasks and complete them in a timely manner.
• Practice workplace safety when using tools, equipment, and supplies for HVAC repairs, including proper use of personal protective equipment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted; use hands and arms for reaching; and perform extended periods of sitting, bending, squatting, standing, twisting, or stooping.
• Ability to climb ladders, enter confined spaces, and lift or adjust heavy objects, with exposure to sharp, hot, or very cold supplies and equipment.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying temperatures, including extreme conditions, and weather.

Nice To Haves

• Formal apprenticeship.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, operate, or test machinery and equipment to diagnose malfunctions.
• Record the type and cost of maintenance or repair work.
• Clean or lubricate machinery components such as shafts, bearings, and gears.
• Repair or replace defective equipment parts.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance to keep machinery running smoothly, building systems operating efficiently, and buildings in good condition.
• Inspect drives, motors, and belts; check fluid levels; replace filters; and perform other maintenance actions using checklists.
• Dismantle devices to access and remove defective parts.
• Order parts, supplies, and equipment.
• Adjust functional parts of devices or control instruments.
• Operate cutting torches or welding equipment to cut or join metal parts.
• Inspect used parts and assess dimensional requirements using rules, calipers, micrometers, or other measuring instruments.
• Maintain specialized HVAC equipment and machinery in commercial buildings.
• Clean buildings or properties, including removing debris.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Insurance allowance.
• Health care plan with medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement plan (401(k) and IRA).
• Life insurance, including basic, voluntary, and accidental death and dismemberment coverage.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• Paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, and federal holidays.
• Short-term and long-term disability.
• Safety allowance.
• Uniforms.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Referral program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED