HVAC Mechanic

HVAC Mechanic

Department: SAAS Custodial, Move Crew and Facilities Administration

Part/Full Time: Full Time

From the Upstate to the Low country, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in-person, online or blended learning.

All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

• Ready to apply your HVAC expertise in a mission-driven environment?
• Interested in a role with steady work, diverse equipment, and long-term impact?
• Are you looking for a role where your experience makes a difference?
• We have the job for you!

The HVAC Mechanic is responsible for maintaining, diagnosing, and repairing large-scale commercial HVAC and domestic hot water systems that serve a diverse university campus. This role performs preventive and predictive maintenance, conducts advanced troubleshooting, and completes complex repairs to ensure reliable, year-round operation of critical building systems. The HVAC Mechanic will also perform minor equipment installations and support system upgrades as needed.

A strong working knowledge of Federal, State, and local mechanical and electrical codes is essential to ensure all work is performed safely, efficiently, and in compliance.

• Performs preventive and predictive maintenance on complex commercial HVAC systems, domestic hot water generated systems and system controls.
• Diagnose and trouble shoot equipment and system problems and make repairs to restore systems to proper operating order.
• Supervise temporary and seasonal employees who will assist with performing minor maintenance on equipment.
• Will serve in an after hours On-Call rotation.

• Competitive salary + some of the BEST benefits you can find!
• Generous annual and sick leave accruement, along with 13 paid holidays.
• An engaging and collaborative on-campus environment. Our location is in South Carolina’s capitol city, surrounded by amenities, so you will love where you work!
• Opportunities for professional development, including tuition assistance.
• Eligible for enrollment in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

• 8 years of HVAC journeyman experience and/or combinations of commercial HVAC trade schooling and 6 years journeyman experience.

• Knowledge of safety practices relevant to the HVAC trade.
• Knowledge of tools, equipment, materials and supplies used in the HVAC trade.
• Skill in the use of various trade tools and equipment including diagnostic testing equipment, calibration equipment and alignment equipment.
• Knowledge of federal, state and local mechanical codes.
• Skill in making emergency and general repairs and adjustments to equipment used in commercial HVAC systems.
• Ability to comprehend blueprints, plans and specifications.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions.
• Ability to perform manual labor.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
  
  Ability to assign work, materials and equipment to a crew of maintenance workers.
• Ability to use judgment and initiative to complete routine work with minimal supervision.

03/29/2026

Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors.

Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email. We are only accepting applications submitted by March 29, 2026. The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to:

• Health and Life Insurance
• Retirement Programs
• Paid Tuition
• Dependent Scholarships
• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday)
• Paid Parental Leave
• Professional Development Opportunities

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The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities on the basis of race, sex, gender, gender identity, transgender status, age, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, genetics, protected veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions.