HVAC/Chiller Tech II (#019063), Facilities Management, Columbia, (Richland)

About the Role

This position oversees all chillers within the South Carolina Department of Corrections (SCDC), including supervising and instructing assigned inmates and chiller operators at various institutions.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and assist in emergency repairs to chillers and related equipment and systems.
• Oversee and participate in preventative maintenance of chillers and related systems.
• Review and approve requisitions for materials needed for general maintenance.
• Instruct and train operators in the operation of chillers across the agency.
• Conduct tests, collect data, and use it to improve chiller efficiency and performance.
• Maintain records of chiller performance.
• Prepare specifications for equipment replacement.
• Perform all duties related to chiller water treatment, including managing contracts for chemical supplies.
• Respond to emergencies on an on-call basis.

Requirements

• High school diploma.
• Five (5) years of trades experience directly related to chillers (a degree in a related field may substitute for experience).
• EPA (Class 2) certification for refrigerant handling.
• Ability to supervise, direct, instruct, and work effectively with others.
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) required or must be obtained within six (6) months of employment.
• Must successfully complete four (4) weeks of SCDC Basic Training upon hire.

Qualifications

Experience in the installation and maintenance of HVAC systems or in the operation and maintenance of HVAC mechanical and building control systems is preferred.