Embarking on a career in the HVAC trade in Columbia, SC, often begins with an apprenticeship that blends hands-on experience with classroom instruction, enabling individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships typically last four to five years and involve extensive training under licensed professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are 40,670 HVAC professionals nationwide, with a 6% job growth projected from 2022 to 2032. In Columbia, SC, apprentices earn an average of $531.64 per week, with an annual overtime average of $4,788. Trade schools, vocational programs, and industry associations help aspiring HVAC technicians find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a rewarding career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $43,109 annually for experienced professionals.
Please note that this position is based on our campus in Madison, WI, and requires relocation to the area. We recruit nationally and provide financial relocation assistance. We're seeking a skilled and reliable Commercial Kitchen Equipment and Refrigeration Technician to ensure our state-of-the-art kitchens and onsite bakeries operate at peak performance. In this essential role, you'll be responsible for diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining a wide range of commercial kitchen appliances, refrigeration systems, and HVAC equipment for our 9 million square foot campus. Your expertise will help prevent equipment failures, minimize downtime, and support the seamless operation of our world-class culinary team. If you take pride in precision, problem-solving, and keeping essential systems running smoothly, we'd love to have you on our team. Key Responsibilities • Diagnose, repair, and maintain HVAC, refrigeration, and commercial cooking equipment • Install, calibrate, and optimize kitchen ventilation and appliance systems • Conduct preventive maintenance and safety inspections • Ensure compliance with OSHA, refrigeration, gas, and electrical safety standards • Use hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment to resolve technical issues Core Equipment You'll Work On • Refrigeration: Walk-in coolers/freezers, blast chillers, ice machines • Cooking Equipment: Commercial ovens, fryers, steam kettles, tilt skillets • Ventilation & HVAC: Exhaust hoods, rooftop HVAC units, make-up air systems • Dishwashing & Sanitation: High-capacity dishwashers, automated sanitation systems Live affordably in a city known for its rising tech talent. Epic is located just outside Madison, Wisconsin, the second fastest growing market for tech talent in the United States and home to the state capital and the University of Wisconsin. Madison, a city surrounded by water, has received accolades for being the greenest city in America (NerdWallet), the best city for renters (SmartAsset), the fittest city in America (Fitbit), and the third best metro in the US for young professionals (Forbes Advisor). More than just important work. Our uniquely themed campus was designed to heighten your ability to get stuff done in your office, a conference room, or by the fireplace in a comfy chair. All meals are restaurant-quality but cost only a few dollars, and they’re prepared by a team comprised of kitchen talent from restaurants around the country. And, after five years here, you’ll earn a four-week sabbatical anywhere in the world. Staff have kayaked in Patagonia, attended a Beyoncé concert in Ireland, built a library in Tanzania, and run a marathon in Antarctica. We offer comprehensive benefits to keep you healthy and happy as you grow in your life and career, and your merit-based compensation will reflect the impact your work has on the company and our customers. You'll also be eligible for annual raises and bonuses, as well as stock grants, which give you an even greater stake in the success of Epic and our customers. Healthcare is global, and building the best ideas from around the world into Epic software is a point of pride. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we know that inclusive teams design software that supports the delivery of quality care for all patients, so diversity, equity, and inclusion are written into our principles. Please see our full non-discrimination statement at https://careers.epic.com/EEO. • CFC Universal Certification • EPA 608 certification • Eligible to work in the US without sponsorship • Willingness to relocate to the Madison, WI area • COVID-19 vaccination • Minimum 3 years of experience with: • Commercial kitchen equipment service and repair • Installation and service of cooler/freezer refrigeration systems • Electrical troubleshooting and diagnostics • Gas-fired equipment and gas piping systems
See More Details >>As a Project Specialist/Welder worker with our Hoffman Mechanical, you will become part of a team of stellar employees who are highly valued and skilled. We are an employed owned and operated business dedicated to performing quality work and providing outstanding service to our customers. As a member of our team, you will plan, lay out, repair and install sheet metal products, parts, and when needed assist with installing HVAC equipment. You will get to put your technical skills to use operating tools and machines and taking measurements according to blueprints. This role will be great for anyone who wants to make the most of their abilities and grow with a family- oriented company committed to hard work. Job Responsibilities • Utilize and interpret blueprints to determine how and where to fabricate, assemble and install sheet metal products • Measure, mark dimensions and lay out material to be installed using tools such as scribes, rulers, calculators and squares • Fasten joints and seams in sheet metal with solder, welds, caulk, bolts and metal driver clips, ensuring work is done carefully and bonds will last • Install assemblies, including pipes, HVAC ducts, flashings, rain gutters and furnace casings in supportive frameworks • Ensure that efficiency is maximized while fabricating and installing HVAC systems • Use hand and power tools to trim, buff, smooth, file and grind metal surfaces and joints of parts that have been assembled to ensure safety and a seamless appearance • Select the appropriate type and gauge of sheet metal to be used in projects according to specifications • Ensure safety is a priority on the job during all activities, including using tools and installing and fabricating metal Job Skills & Qualifications Required: • High school diploma or equivalent • Ability to lift heavy materials and tools • Must be able to read and interpret blueprints • 4 + years of experience Physical Demand Requirements: • Standing: Frequently • Walking: Frequently • Sitting: Occasionally • Stooping: Frequently • Handling/Fingering: Frequently • Climbing: Frequently • Bending: Frequently • Pushing/Pulling 12 lbs. or less: Frequently • Lifting/Carrying 10 lbs. or less: Frequently • Lifting/Carrying 11-50 lbs.: Frequently • Lifting/Carrying 51-75 lbs.: Occasionally • Reaching Outward: Frequently • Reaching Above Shoulder: Frequently • Squatting/Kneeling: Frequently • Driving: Frequently We are 100% employee-owned through an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). This is a retirement benefit for our employees that is wholly paid for by the company in addition to 401(k) options for employee contributions. There are approximately 7,000 ESOPs in the United States, governed by the IRS and the U.S. Department of Labor. Research indicates that ESOP companies tend to grow faster in sales and employment. ESOP employees tend to have 2.2 times as much in retirement savings as employees in traditional companies. This job description is intended to provide information regarding the essential functions and basic duties of this position. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and duties that could be assigned. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by management as it deems appropriate. This document does not constitute a contract and is subject to change at the discretion of Hoffman Mechanical Solutions. EOE / Vets / Disabled
See More Details >>Become A Refrigeration Hero. Truck Included. Cape Optional. WHO WE ARE Refrigeration Heroes is the leading provider of HVAC, Refrigeration, and Cooking Equipment service and installation throughout upstate of South Carolina, Western North Carolina, and now the Midlands of South Carolina. We help owners and managers within the food industry solve their refrigeration problems—quickly, reliably, and consistently—through our customer-centric approach, our clear communication promise, and our exceptionally trained team. We are a local, veteran-owned small business that works every day to bring out the Hero in our customers and employees. Everyone on our team provides a critical service to critical services. • We minimize food waste by solving restaurant refrigeration problems quickly and reliably. • We keep small businesses in business by helping them avoid expensive replacement repairs and unnecessary closures. • We help keep medications viable by making sure refrigeration equipment is in good working order. • We give owners and operators the peace of mind to focus on other important tasks—like serving their customers. • We save the day for countless businesses and patrons by prioritizing their comfort level—in how we care, how we communicate, and how it feels when the job is done. At Refrigeration Heroes, we don’t just measure the usual metrics and KPIs. We also track and reward WOW moments, Teamwork, Relentless Improvement, and Hero Culture. And we’re excited to add another full-time Service Technician to our fun-loving, best-in-the-industry team. This role will be focused on servicing our growing customer base in the Midlands of South Carolina. Is it you? Keep reading to find out. IF THE FOLLOWING CRITERIA APPLY, SO SHOULD YOU. As much as we love what we do, we know a career as a Service Technician isn’t for everyone. To be considered for an interview, candidates must be ready to: • Independently diagnose, repair, service, and preventatively maintain commercial refrigeration equipment and ice machines. (Still learning? Check out our apprentice and maintenance technician job postings) • Complete service logs and work orders with clear notes, remedies, and recommendations. You’ll appreciate that your teammates do this as well. • Thrive in customer relationships through clear communication, an empathetic approach, and relentless professionalism. • Learn, make mistakes, and learn some more. We prioritize training, tools, and professional development as a way to make us better—and better equipped. • Available for all on-call obligations. Our technician team rolls through a weekly on-call rotation that is, by nature, unpredictable. The good news? This is an opportunity to be a true hero (and earn overtime). • Keep it clean. All candidates must possess and maintain a clean and clear driving record, background check, and drug tests. Bonus for a clean toolbox. • Live in the Midlands of South Carolina. And, yes, this job is worth moving for! BENEFITS Our mission as a company is to improve the lives of everyone we come in contact with—and that includes you as an important member of our team. All employees enjoy the following benefits: • Competitive Compensation: $26 - $32+/hour, based on experience and capabilities within the industry. Our pay system is straight-forward – we guarantee the opportunity for a full 40-hours a week for our technicians without imposing a cap on pay or the number of hours. We know that other companies have different approaches here – it’s important to us that you see the value of being able to depend on a steady base income, steady work, and a steady impact. • $1500 Truck Bonus: Paid upon completion of our internal training program and assignment of a service van. • Multiple Performance Bonus Opportunities: Individual SPIFFs, Quarterly Department Bonus Opportunity, and Annual Company Bonus Opportunity • Retirement Plan: 401k plan with company match • Insurance Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance In addition, we provide each Service Technician with the following company tools, equipment, and training to make your job easier to accomplish. • A Refrigeration Heroes van, stocked with a complete set of reliable tools. • A digital tablet with mobile dispatching capabilities and information resources • Professional uniforms • Annual personal tool allowance • Weekly internal and external team training and professional development • Ample career growth opportunities and additional Leadership Incentive program for Lead Technicians and department leaders Our amazing team is proof that you don’t need an expensive education or $100K+ in student loan debt to experience a financially rewarding and fulfilling career. Find out why we’re one of the most sought-after employers for Service Technicians—apply today! Questions? We’d love to hear from you! PHONE: (864) 834-4078 Job Type: Full-time Pay: $26.00 - $32.00 per hour Expected hours: 40 – 50 per week Benefits: • 401(k) • 401(k) matching • Dental insurance • Health insurance • Life insurance • Paid time off • Professional development assistance • Vision insurance Schedule: • 8 hour shift • Monday to Friday • On call • Overtime Supplemental Pay: • Bonus opportunities • Signing bonus Experience: • Commercial Refrigeration: 2 years (Required) License/Certification: • EPA Certification (Required) Work Location: Hybrid remote in Columbia, SC 29205
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