Commercial HVAC Service Technician - Columbia, SC

Commercial Hvac Service Technician

If you are a Commercial HVAC Service Technician, with more than 8+ years' experience, and are looking to join a great team that delivers exceptional customer service, then Total Comfort Solutions is the place for you! You will be drawing upon your troubleshooting expertise to lead our service team members to provide quality dedicated service to our TCS clients while living out our TCS Core Values.

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance and troubleshoot/repair HVAC equipment in a timely and quality manner
• Possess a technical knowledge and experience level to troubleshoot, repair and maintain most advanced HVAC mechanical systems in a timely manner.
• Use proper tools and instruments for trouble shooting.
• Demonstrate capability of handling a heavy workload of calls.
• Maintain a high level of professionalism by arriving to work on time, maintaining a neat physical appearance and work vehicle in clean working order
• Keep technical knowledge and ability up to date regarding commercial and industrial HVAC equipment. Search out and read applicable manuals and online sources to strengthen proper maintenance and repair procedures.
• Present a professional, positive and helpful attitude at all times when interacting with customers and co-workers
• Organize all work detail (work performed, service recommendations, purchase order numbers for material purchased, etc.) and complete an accurate work ticket for billing & payroll purposes.
• Submit accurate and complete Start-up Sheets in a timely manner
• Submit accurate and complete Refrigerant Tracking Logs in a timely manner
• Promote new business by reporting leads
• Exercise effective communication with the customer and co-workers by using the LINC Communication Model
• Build rapport and positive working relationships with clients, vendors, and other outside contacts
• Utilize technology to the fullest extent to enhance performance (email, internet usage, VB Mobile)
• Work with other Technicians by sharing knowledge and experience. This could be of technical nature or specific issues related to the facility.
• Demonstrate the Total Comfort Solutions values on a daily basis

Knowledge, Skill, and Ability Requirements

• Two-Year Technical Degree or 4 year apprenticeship from accredited HVAC institution with 1 to 2 years of experience, HVAC Certificate from accredited HVAC institution with 10 plus years of experience, or equivalent work experience.
• Organization and time management skills.
• Problem solving skills.
• Extensive knowledge in safe work habits.
• Experience with managing agreements and quoted jobs to the margins and standards at which they were sold.
• Good communication skills.
• Will have available tools necessary to accomplish the work of a Level 5.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Proficient in and an advocate for soft skills.
• Team player and leader.
• Ability to mentor Level 1-4
• Ability to pass fit-for-duty evaluations as required for contract requirements.

Technical Skills Requirement (Service Technician)

Industry-specific knowledge gained from working in the field:

• Routine diagnosis and repair of chillers without assistance.
• Air Cooled.
• Water cooled
• Routine diagnosis and repair cooling towers and pumps.
• Advanced understanding in hydronics and pump theory.
• Advanced knowledge /experience of BAS systems for use in building comfort, diagnostic and energy saving initiatives.
• Routine diagnosis and repair server room and other critical equipment.
• Liebert
• Data Aire
• Aaon
• Routine diagnosis and repair various boiler types and application.
• Advanced knowledge/experience with variable refrigerant flow (VRF) systems.
• Advanced knowledge / Experience in reading blueprints and wiring schematics for the use in mapping a facility and trouble shooting.
• Advanced knowledge / experience with "built-up" systems.
• Extensive knowledge in electrical troubleshooting and safety.
• Masters all Level 1-4 Technician responsibilities and duties.

Work Life

We have a great work/life balance. We understand the importance of family time and the amount of work our technicians do for us.

Environmental and Physical Conditions

Working conditions are typical for the field of HVAC which include regular exposure to weather conditions and require a high level of physical activity as outlined below. Operating power or hand tools and a motor vehicle is required.

Total Comfort Solutions is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, or other legally protected characteristics.