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Logo Posting Number TMP01139PO24 Job Code Title Trades Specialist IV Advertised Title HVAC/Energy Management Tech I Trainee Campus Columbia College/Division Division of Administration and Finance Department DAF Facilities Energy Management Salary $18-20 hr. Location of Vacancy Part/Full Time Part Time Hours per Week 24 Work Schedule
20-24 hours a week
Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.
Job Search Category Other Professional
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Position Description
Advertised Job Summary
- Actively contributes to maintaining a safe, productive, and cost-effective planned and corrective maintenance program for facility building automated HVAC control systems.
- Learns to receive work orders, communicate with supervisors, HVAC mechanics, and customers.
- Gains hands-on experience in inspecting and verifying potential causes of issues.
- Participates in reactive and preventative maintenance on devices and equipment, including pneumatic, electric, and direct digital controls.
- Assists in operating and maintaining the campus Direct Digital Control ( DDC ) Central Energy Management System ( EMS ) under guidance.
- Learns to monitor computer systems, conduct diagnostics, and respond to alarms.
- Participates in investigating and addressing field control equipment issues, communicating with supervisors and vendors.
- Gains hands-on experience in interpreting control drawings and applying continuous improvement principles for program development.
- Supports the coordination of the Johnson Controls Metasys Energy Management System and HVAC systems.
- Assists in the development, implementation, analysis, distribution, and filing of various data reports.
- Learns to use data to assess equipment functioning and investigate problem areas.
- Communicates effectively with campus customers, supervisors, Work Management Center, Area Maintenance personnel, and contractors.
- Assists in performing administrative tasks, including maintaining daily time sheets and work orders
- Attends meetings and training events related to customer service, safety, and continuous improvement to enhance professional development during the internship.
- Observes and learns safety requirements and professionalism in conduct and appearance.
- Supports the resolution of customer comfort issues, complaints, and service calls.
Qualifications
High School Diploma and currently enrolled in an
HVAC training program or equivalency.
Job Duties
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies 1 Desired Start Date 06/05/2024 Proposed End Date 12/20/2024 Job Open Date 06/05/2024 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicant
This position is open until filled. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email. Quicklink for Posting https://uscjobs.sc.edu/postings/169432 EEO Statement
The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV /AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.
Position AttributesPosition Attributes
Employees in Safety-Sensitive or Security-Sensitive positions will be subject to pre-employment and post-employment drug testing in accordance with University policy HR 1.95 Drug and Alcohol Testing.
Safety/Security Sensitive or Requires a CDL Yes Hazardous weather category Essential
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* Do you have at least a High School Diploma or currently enrolled in an HVAC training program or equivalency?
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