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

• Responsible for all chillers located with the SCDC to include supervising and instructing assigned inmates and those at Institutions assigned as chiller operators.
• Supervises and assists in emergency repairs to chillers and related equipment and systems.
• Supervises and assists in the performance of preventative maintenance of chillers and related equipment and systems.
• Reviews and approves requisitions for materials needed for general maintenance of chillers and systems.
• Instructs and trains operators in the operation of chillers throughout the agency.
• Makes necessary tests and collects data and uses it to improve efficiency and performance of chillers.
• Maintains adequate records of chillers performance.
• Prepare specifications for replacement of equipment.
• Performs all duties relating to chillers water treatment including contracts for supplying chemicals.
• Position is on call to respond to emergencies. CDL required or obtained within six (6) months of employment.

High school diploma and experience in the installation and maintenance of HVAC systems or in the operation and maintenance of HVAC mechanical and building control systems.

• A high school diploma and five (5) years of trades experience directly related to chillers.
• A degree in a related field of study may be substituted for the required five (5) years of experience.
• Must be EPA (class
  2) certified for refrigerant handling.
• Must be able to supervise, direct, instruct and work effectively with other people.

The South Carolina Department of Corrections is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education.

• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement and savings plan options
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

• Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, including prescription coverage and wellness benefits.
• Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

• State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans.
• Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

• Tuition assistance
• Holiday, annual and sick leave
• Discounts on purchases, travel and more

The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.

Questions regarding the application process, this job posting or any other postings with the SCDC should be directed to:

Employmentte.sc.gov