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Carries out all duties assigned in a timely and skillful manner involving various HVAC tasks including trouble shooting, repairing, preventative maintenance, and retro-commissioning. Trains less-experienced workers in the HVAC field. Complies with the requirements of the State and national building codes. Subject to callback and unscheduled hours as needed. Performs other duties as assigned.

40% - Essential - Install, upgrade, maintain and repair control systems both pneumatic and electronic. Including but not limited to trouble shooting, calibrating, editing, retro- commissioning, and upgrading logic. Installing short runs of conduit for control circuits and pneumatic tubing, uses various types of software and computer applications. Perform control PM's and correct alarms in the BAS system. Trouble shoot, maintain, repair, replace, perform start ups on variable frequency drives and motor starters.
20% - Essential - Install, upgrade, maintain and repair Heating Water, Chilled Water and Steam systems both primary and secondary. Including but not limited to hydronic pumps, heat exchangers, actuated valves, circuit setting valves, heat recovery systems and all associated piping.
20% - Essential - Install, upgrade, maintain and repair various types of air handling/conditioning equipment and building mechanical systems. Including but not limited to single and multi-zone systems, dual duct, terminal reheat, variable volume, fan coil, air handling units, compressed air and vacuum systems.
10% - Essential - Install, upgrade, maintain and repair various types of DX equipment both water and air cooled. Including but not limited to chillers, coolers, environmental chambers, heat pumps, condensing units, ice makers, freezers and all associated piping and components. Maintains required records for EPA refrigeration tracking.
10% - Essential - Safety, training and Customer Service: Maintains a safe and clean work area and vehicle. Trains other employees in the HVAC field as needed. Communication & Customer Service is high priority in all job duties.

Education: 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.

Work Experience:  5+ years

Licenses & Certifications:EPA Technician
 

Education: Associate's Degree - HVAC or Technical Trade
Work Experience: 10+ years

JOB KNOWLEDGE
Firm Job Knowledge - Firm working knowledge of concepts, practices and procedures and ability to use in varied situations
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Acts as Lead - Acts as a Lead by guiding the work of others who perform essentially the same work.
BUDGETARY RESPONSIBILITIES
No Budget Responsibilities - No fiscal responsibility for the department's budget.

  80% - Stand for prolonged period
  80% - Sit (stationary position) for prolonged period
  80% - Walk or move about
  80% - Use hands or feet to operate or handle machinery, equipment, etc
  50% - Ascend or descend (i.e. stairs, ladder)
  50% - Position self to accomplish task (i.e. stoop, kneel, crawl)
100% - Communicate, converse, give direction, express oneself
  80% - Recognize or inspect visually
  60% - Move, transport, raise or lower
  80% - Extends hands or arms in any direction
  40% - Use taste or smell to detect or determine particular flavors or odors
100% - Perceive, observe, clarity of vision

  80% - Exposure to heat or cold
  45% - Exposure to dust/fumes
  70% - Wet or humid
  50% - Noise
  50% - Vibration
  50% - Mechanical hazards
  10% - Chemical hazards
  40% - Electrical hazards
  20% - Radiant energy hazards
  20% - Burn hazards
   5% - Radiant energy hazards
   5% - Burn hazards
   5% - Overnight Travel

Standard Hrs: 40

Expected Salary Range: ($ 47,588.00 - $ 55, 240.00)
 

Salary is dependent upon several factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's previous experience, knowledge, skills and performance in accordance with Clemson's compensation guidelines.

Essential Level 2 employee
Required to maintain/resume essential support functions, deliver direct care services, and/or provide recovery support before normal operations resume. Some positions in this category may be required to work remotely or be on-call.

Clemson, SC

Deadline of 12/15/25 

MILITARY EQUIVALENCY:
Clemson University is proud to allow educational equivalency for military technical certifications and trainings that directly relate to the job duties.
VETERAN PREFERENCE:
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.      

State policy for veteran preference states that for qualifying, full-time permanent positions, a veteran applicant may receive preference if they meet the job's minimum qualifications, were discharged under honorable conditions from the military, and submit their DD-214 for confidential review by the Office of Human Resources.
To claim Veteran Preference for qualifying positions, email hrjob@clemson.edu upon submission of your application.         

Clemson University is an EEO/AA employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to characteristics protected by applicable law including disability and protected veteran status.