Maintenance Technician II / HVAC Tech

Senior Living Communities•Pawleys Island, 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 campus of The Lakes at Litchfield, a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC). The position serves as the maintenance department’s lead HVAC technical resource and supports preventative maintenance, energy management, and environmental comfort for residents, staff, and clinical areas. The technician works independently on complex mechanical systems and assists the Director of Facility Services in maintaining reliable and efficient building systems. The role offers a stable, clean, professional, single-campus work environment with steady, predictable hours, minimal emergency call burden, and no long-distance travel between service calls. The employer describes well-maintained buildings, professional equipment, a consistent preventative maintenance program, supportive leadership, and a team-oriented community environment. The position is year-round and offers competitive pay.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED 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 when necessary, lift objects up to 50 pounds, move heavier equipment with assistance, and work in mechanical rooms, crawl spaces, and confined spaces.

Nice To Haves

Technical training or certification in HVAC, refrigeration, or mechanical systems.
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; this 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 preventative 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.