HVAC Tech

HVAC Tech

HVAC Technician performs preventive and corrective maintenance on all mechanical & HVAC equipment at the USC Aiken Housing residences. Performs general maintenance as required to include, but not limited to, electrical, plumbing, HVAC and general maintenance. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Knowledge of and ability to use tools, equipment and materials used in general building maintenance and construction. Knowledge of and ability to use techniques, methods and practices in trades field. Ability to read and interpret blueprints, various wiring diagrams and schematics. Position will be placed on a rotational "on-call" (after hours) work.

Minimum requirements:

Job related accreditation from a technical school or an applicable skilled trades program and 2 or more years of job related experience, which may be substituted by an equivalent combination of job related certification, training, education, and/or experience. Preferred:
Experience installing split HVAC units and refrigeration license.

Job Duties

Job Duty
- Maintains, troubleshoots and repairs the HVAC systems including repair/replacement of compressors, coils, controllers, actuator motors, motor drives (VFDS), pressure transmitters and other related equipment. Maintains equipment in peak operating condition. Maintains and repairs all components related to HVAC.

Essential Function
- Yes

Percentage of Time - 35

Job Duty
- Performs preventive maintenance on HVAC equipment; rebuilds pumps and compressors; changes air filters: repairs exhaust fans, water circulating pumps, air compressors, air handlers, etc.

Essential Function
- Yes

Percentage of Time - 35

Job Duty
- Performs maintenance, repair/replacement and installation on mechanical and electrical systems. Systems include motors, pumps, electrical appliances/fixtures, lamps, receptacles/light switches and specialized equipment. Repairs simple electrical systems.

Essential Function
- Yes

Percentage of Time - 20

Job Duty
- Other related duties as assigned.

Essential Function
- No

Percentage of Time - 10

Position Attributes Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.

Safety Sensitive or Security Sensitive
- No

Hazardous weather category
- Essential

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies - 1

Desired Start Date

Job Open Date - 08/12/2026

Job Close Date - 08/26/2026

Open Until Filled
- No