HVAC/Energy Management Systems Technician I-60014811

Salary: $39,300.00 – $66,800.00 Annually
Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type: FTE – Full-Time
Job Number: 177349
Agency: Department of Administration
Division: Division of Facilities Management and Property Services
Opening Date: 07/22/2025
Closing Date: 8/3/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: All applicants must apply online.
Class Code:: KC23
Position Number:: 60014811
Normal Work Schedule:: Other
Normal Work Schedule (Other):: Monday – Friday (8:00 – 4:30)
Pay Grade: GEN07
Opening Date: 06/30/2025
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

Job Responsibilities
This position has been re-posted. Previous applicants need not reapply as all applicants will be considered.
HVAC/Energy Management Systems Technician I

The Department of Administration\’s (Admin) Division of Facilities Management and Property Services is seeking an HVAC/Energy Management Systems Technician I to join the team. Facilities Management (FM) maintains and operates approximately 53 buildings which include the State House, Capitol Complex Office Buildings, the Governor\’s Mansion and other buildings in the Columbia area. In this role you will provide technical services in accordance with established policies and procedures to support FM in the maintenance of building equipment. Perform daily and weekly safety check on boilers. Perform annual inspections and preventative maintenance year-round. Accept work orders, perform corrective maintenance as necessary, and record equipment preventative maintenance.

Responsibilities of the HVAC/Energy Management Systems Technician I:

• Perform weekly maintenance inspections, troubleshooting and repairs to boilers, boiler controls, condensate pumps, de-aerators, valves, steam piping systems, heat exchangers, hot water closed loop systems, and other boiler mechanical equipment on systems ranging from 15 psig to 125 psig steam pressure following established Labor, Licensing, and Regulation (LLR) and FM guidelines.
• Conduct system reviews by documenting the operating conditions of the equipment to ensure they are maintained to established guidelines.
• Perform immediate repairs as required on equipment found to be faulty to ensure that equipment is operational.
• Respond to internal service requests for immediately required repairs by traveling to the building site and taking corrective actions required to resolve the issue.
• Keep supervision informed about the current condition of building equipment to ensure issues are quickly addressed and resolved in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as required for building conditioning including on-call duties. Assist other trades with generator and inspections performed by contracted vendors.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

• A 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.
• Experience in the installation and repair of steam lines, valves, hot water systems and feed water systems.
• Experience in daily and weekly boiler operations to include safety checks such as primary and secondary low water cut off safeties, gas pressure, steam and modulating switches.

Additional Requirements:

• Knowledge of trade safety practices, techniques, methods, requirements and practices in building operating systems.
• Skill in making emergency repairs, adjustments to trade equipment and troubleshooting direct digital controls.
• Basic computer skills and ability to comprehend blueprints, plans, specifications and equipment manufacturer\’s technical bulletins.
• Ability to maintain accurate records relating to time, materials and services provided.
• Ability to work with and assist other trade specialists as needed; must work as a part of a team or independently as necessary.
• Ability to analyze building HVAC equipment.
• Must possess a valid Class \”D\” Driver\’s license.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, kneel, stand for long periods of time, climb ladders and stairs.
• Must be able to work in confined spaces, hot, hazardous and noisy locations and in adverse weather conditions.
• Position requires work during inclement weather and emergency conditions, 37.5 hours/week, subject to 24 hours/day off duty calls & participation in on-call program on rotating basis.

Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application will be required to bring a copy of college transcript to the interview. A copy of the transcript may also be uploaded as an attachment to the application, if required by the hiring department or if desired by the applicant. Please note that some areas of the Department may require an official, certified copy of the transcript prior to hiring or within a specific timeframe required by that area, after hiring. Failure to produce an official, certified transcript may result in not being hired or termination.
Additional Comments
The Department of Administration is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including, but not limited, to lactation), 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. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

The South Carolina Department of Administration offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees:

• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click here for additional information.
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available
• Retirement benefit choices *
  • State Retirement Plan (SCRS)
  • State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)

*Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.
Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes 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.

Retirement Benefits
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.

Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note: 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.
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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. A resume will not be accepted or reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. I have read and acknowledge the above statement.

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Do you have at least a 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?

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Do you have experience in the installation and repair of steam lines, valves, hot water systems and feed water systems?

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Do you have experience in daily and weekly boiler operations to include safety checks such as primary and secondary low water cut off safeties, gas pressure, steam and modulating switches?

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• No

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