HVAC General Maintenance Worker

TechFlow, Inc.•Columbia, SC

9d•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, machinery, and equipment across various trades in commercial buildings. The work requires practical HVAC skills and knowledge, including replacing belts, pulleys, wires, and switches; cleaning equipment; and completing preventive maintenance checklists. The position is at Fort Jackson and pays $22.49 per hour plus $5.09 in fringe benefits applied toward insurance and 401(k). The role also includes diagnosing equipment malfunctions, recording maintenance and repair work, repairing or replacing defective parts, ordering supplies, adjusting controls, and performing general building or property cleaning, including debris removal. Employees may use cutting torches or welding equipment and measuring instruments. Work takes place indoors and outdoors in varying temperatures and weather conditions, and includes physically demanding tasks such as lifting, climbing ladders, and entering confined spaces. A duty phone is listed among the requirements.

Requirements

Knowledge of methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in HVAC in a commercial or industrial setting.
Knowledge of applicable building and safety code requirements.
Knowledge of methods 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 to repair HVAC equipment, including proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
High school diploma or equivalent.
Two or more 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 an equivalent 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 to obtain and maintain access to military installations.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds unassisted.
Ability to use hands, reach with hands and arms, talk, and walk; sit, bend, squat, stand, twist, or stoop for prolonged periods; climb ladders; enter confined spaces; and lift or adjust heavy objects.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying temperatures, including some extreme temperatures, and weather conditions.

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 parts such as shafts, bearings, and gears.
Repair or replace defective equipment parts.
Perform routine preventive maintenance to keep machines running, building systems operating efficiently, and buildings in good condition.
Inspect drives, motors, and belts; check fluid levels; replace filters; and perform other checklist-based maintenance.
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 for dimensional changes using rules, calipers, micrometers, or other measuring instruments.
Maintain specialized HVAC equipment and machinery in commercial buildings.
Perform general cleaning of buildings or properties, including debris removal.
Perform other related duties as assigned.