Senior HVAC Technician
Location: Charleston, SC 29407
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–4:00 PM
Parking: Free Onsite employee parking
Position Summary
Seeking an experienced Senior HVAC Technician to maintain, troubleshoot, and repair commercial HVAC systems. This role is focused on performing repairs and replacements in-house to improve system reliability and reduce outside HVAC maintenance costs.
Key Responsibilities
- Diagnose, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain commercial HVAC systems
- Work extensively with chillers and Building Management/Automation Systems (BMS/BAS)
- Maintain AHUs, RTUs, boilers, cooling towers, VRF/VAV systems, heat pumps, and controls
- Perform preventive and predictive maintenance
- Troubleshoot electrical, mechanical, refrigeration, and control issues
- Recommend repairs, replacements, and system improvements
- Read blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical manuals
- Complete work orders and maintenance documentation in CMMS
- Coordinate with facility teams, vendors, and contractors as needed
- Provide technical guidance to junior technicians
- Follow OSHA, EPA, and site safety requirements
Required Qualifications
- 7–10+ years of commercial or industrial HVAC experience
- EPA Universal Certification
- HVAC technician certification or equivalent technical training
- Strong chiller and BMS/BAS troubleshooting experience
- Advanced HVAC diagnostic and repair capabilities
- Strong electrical, refrigeration, and mechanical knowledge
- Ability to independently perform major HVAC repairs and component replacements
- Ability to read schematics and technical documentation
- Valid driver's license
- Ability to lift 50 lbs regularly and work on ladders, at heights, and in varying environmental conditions
Preferred
- BAS experience with Siemens, Johnson Controls, Honeywell, Trane, or similar
- OSHA 10/30
- Manufacturer certifications such as Trane, Carrier, Daikin, or York
- Experience in industrial, healthcare, data center, or mission-critical facilities