Maintenance Technician II / HVAC Tech

Senior Living Communities • Columbia, SC

8h • Onsite

About The Position

The Maintenance Technician II – HVAC Tech is responsible for advanced maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and optimization of HVAC systems across the Wildewood Downs campus. This position serves as the maintenance department’s lead HVAC technical resource and supports preventive maintenance, energy management, and environmental comfort for residents, staff, and clinical areas within a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC). The role works independently on complex mechanical systems and assists the Director of Facility Services in maintaining reliable and efficient building systems.

The position offers steady, predictable hours with a minimal emergency-call burden and work in a single-campus environment without long-distance travel between service calls. The work environment is described as clean, safe, and professional, with well-maintained buildings and equipment, a consistent preventive maintenance program, supportive leadership, and a team-oriented community atmosphere. The role includes indoor and outdoor work, rooftop access, and the possibility of working in mechanical rooms, crawl spaces, and confined spaces.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Technical training or certification in HVAC, refrigeration, or mechanical systems; the posting describes this as preferred and required.
• EPA Universal Refrigerant Certification required.
• Minimum 3–5 years of HVAC service and repair experience.
• Advanced troubleshooting skills for refrigeration circuits and HVAC electrical systems.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings, HVAC schematics, and control diagrams.
• Understanding of duct systems, airflow diagnostics, and air balancing.
• Ability to use gauges, multimeters, diagnostic tools, and digital HVAC instruments.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety standards and MSDS requirements.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple maintenance tasks.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in various environmental conditions, climb ladders and access rooftops, lift up to 50 pounds, and move heavier equipment with assistance.
• Ability to work in mechanical rooms, crawl spaces, and confined spaces and respond to emergency maintenance situations.

Nice To Haves

• HVAC technical certification such as NATE, HVAC Excellence, or equivalent.
• Experience in healthcare, skilled nursing, assisted living, or CCRC environments.
• Certified Pool Operator (CPO) certification; the posting says it should be obtained within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and optimization of campus HVAC systems.
• Serve as the lead HVAC technical resource for the maintenance department.
• Support preventive maintenance, energy management, and environmental comfort for residents, staff, and clinical areas.
• Work independently on complex mechanical systems.
• Assist the Director of Facility Services in maintaining reliable and efficient building systems.
• Respond to emergency maintenance situations.

Benefits

• Stable, year-round employment.
• Competitive pay.
• Steady, predictable hours and a healthy work-life balance.
• Clean, safe, professional work environment with well-maintained buildings and professional equipment.
• Work on a single campus without long-distance travel between service calls.
• Minimal emergency-call burden.
• Consistent preventive maintenance program.
• Supportive leadership team that values employee experience and input.
• Team-oriented atmosphere and opportunity to build relationships with residents and coworkers.

What This Job Offers

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