Salary: $39,300.00 - $66,800.00 Annually
Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 177350
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:: 60014528
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 the monitoring, adjusting and controlling of facility energy management systems including but not limited to Johnson Controls Metasys and Honeywell Delta 1000, 1500, 2000 and Excel 5000 systems in accordance with establish policies and procedures to support Facilities Management in the maintenance of building equipment. Answers calls and enters work order requests in the work order system.

Responsibilities of the HVAC/Energy Management Systems Technician I:

• Monitor, adjust and control the facility energy management systems including but not limited to Johnson Controls Metasys and Honeywell Delta 1000, 1500, 2000 and Excel 5000 systems.
• Complete assigned maintenance, repair and renovation HVAC tasks to minimize unexpected and premature equipment failures in accordance with established policies, procedures and good work practices. Enter and distribute work order requests into the notification system.
• Perform immediate repairs on energy management systems faulty control devices as needed to ensure HVAC equipment is operating to established efficient and effective operating guidelines. Work with other various trades to complete assigned tasks.
• Respond to service requests, which may include travel to the building site and taking corrective actions required to resolve the issue.
• Utilize the plant maintenance phone app as provided by Admin to record all daily assigned work order entries, to ensure that accurate records are maintained on how time and materials are utilized, and also to capture all time worked during the day.
• When on-call, perform after-hours monitoring and control of building equipment as necessary.
• Identify equipment, material, supplies and training needed to ensure that necessary resources are available to complete work tasks and to improve efficiency, effectiveness and safety in completing assigned tasks.
• Keep supervisor and all other associated team members informed about the current condition of building management systems and all other equipment these systems monitor and control.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent and three (3) years of experience or any equivalent combination of technical school and experience in the installation, repair, monitoring and recording of energy management devices and building automation equipment.

Additional Requirements:

• General knowledge of building systems operations including fire alarm reporting.
• Knowledge of power tools, gauges, meters and test equipment.
• Working knowledge of heating and air conditioning equipment and electronic computers and peripheral equipment.
• The position requires the incumbent to possess a valid Class "D" Driver's License.
• Must possess and practice very good written and oral communication skills.
• Individual will be trained on the job site in the monitoring, adjusting and controlling of facility energy management systems including but not limited to Johnson Controls Metasys, Tridium and Honeywell Delta 1000, 1500, 2000 and Excel 5000 systems.
• Capable of answering and entering of work order calls and emails into the work order system.
• 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 or equivalent and at least three (3) years of experience or any combination of technical school and experience in the installation, repair, monitoring and recording of energy management devices and building automation equipment?

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