Hvac Service Technician

HVAC Service Technician

A mission-critical data center in Charleston, SC is seeking a highly skilled HVAC/Mechanical Technician to support its mechanical infrastructure. This role involves maintaining, troubleshooting, and optimizing HVAC systems and mechanical equipment to ensure continuous uptime and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with data center cooling systems, mechanical repairs, and a strong understanding of refrigeration cycles, water treatment, and airflow management.

Responsibilities:

• Perform HVAC repairs and replacements, including refrigeration circuit maintenance.
• Conduct motor and compressor replacements.
• Troubleshoot low voltage and mechanical systems.
• Clean and maintain heat exchangers.
• Repair and replace pumps and gearboxes.
• Perform plumbing repairs and replacements.
• Conduct rounds and readings to monitor system performance.
• Respond to and perform minor operations and emergency repairs.
• Operate and maintain chillers, cooling towers, CRAC units, and air handlers.
• Manage condenser water systems and associated chemical treatment processes.
• Ensure proper airflow management in raised floor environments using hot aisle/cold aisle configurations.
• Maintain N+1 redundancy in chiller systems to ensure full backup capability.
• Diagnose and repair refrigeration systems, condenser, expansion valve, and evaporator components.
• Understand high-side vs. low-side pressures and enthalpy curves.

Essential Skills:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in industrial HVAC or data center mechanical systems.
• EPA 608 certification.
• Strong understanding of N+1 redundancy in chiller systems.
• Knowledge of water treatment for condenser systems (corrosion, solids, microbial control).
• Expertise in hot aisle/cold aisle airflow design.
• Proficiency in refrigeration cycle components and pressure dynamics.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience with Building Management Systems (BMS) and HVAC monitoring tools.
• Familiarity with ASHRAE standards and data center cooling best practices.
• Ability to work independently and respond to emergency situations.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.

Why Work Here?

This opportunity offers a pathway to grow within the industry and access to extensive career development opportunities. Employees benefit from a comprehensive and competitive package that includes health and wellness benefits, financial security options, work-life balance incentives, and additional perks such as employee discounts and adoption assistance.

Work Environment:

This position offers flexible shift options, including 1st (0700-1700), 2nd (1630-0230), and 3rd (0200-1200) shifts with the schedule Su-W, W-Sa. Employees are required to wear PPE including Type 2 hardhat, hi-vis vests, safety glasses, and steel toe shoes.

Job Type & Location:

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Ridgeville, South Carolina.

Pay and Benefits:

The pay range for this position is $32.00 - $36.00/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type:

This is a fully onsite position in Ridgeville,SC.

Application Deadline:

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 24, 2025.