Embarking on an HVAC career in Savannah, GA, often begins with an apprenticeship, blending hands-on experience with classroom instruction, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships typically last four to five years, requiring extensive training under licensed professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 40,670 HVAC professionals nationwide, with a projected 6% job growth from 2022 to 2032. Apprentices in Savannah earn an average of $737 per week, with experienced professionals often surpassing $800 per week. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Guild help aspiring HVAC technicians find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with lucrative earning potential.
As the HVAC technician, you will you will perform maintenance on HVAC systems to ensure proper functioning and efficiency, such as filter replacement, troubleshooting and replacing fan motors, and more while performing routine jobs. Responsibilities include repairing commercial 5-40 ton and residential ton HVAC systems and assisting with replacement work 1-40 ton, refrigerant piping, drain piping, wiring of systems, and charging of systems. Read and interpret prints. In this role, you must be able to complete assigned work orders, use the work order system to document problems, meet schedules and timelines, and work with the team to support the university's overall needs. Additionally, you must be able to contact your supervisor when emergencies exist, or assistance is needed, be on call to handle emergency situations, and follow all SCAD and OSHA policies and procedures. The ideal candidate should demonstrate an ability to understand the principles of air distribution, refrigeration cycle and correct problems, an understanding of components and what function they serve, and electrical components and control systems. Minimum Qualifications: • High school diploma or GED required with a technical school degree in appropriate area • Basic knowledge of electricity • Knowledge of controls systems • Able to pass the DOT medical exam* • If an applicant fails the DOT physical based upon a claimed disability under the ADA, and notifies the university of such, the university will participate in the interactive process with the applicant to determine whether there is a reasonable accommodation pursuant to which the applicant can perform the essential functions of the position. Preferred Qualifications: • 4–5 years of HVAC experience in construction, maintenance, or service • Commercial refrigeration and ice machine knowledge Certificates, licenses, and registrations: • Valid driver's • Valid refrigerant card • Ability to be insured by college insurance company to drive a vehicle Travel required: • Less than 10% Work Hours: The university work week is Sunday through Saturday. Most offices are open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. To accommodate business needs, employees may be assigned to other workdays and/or hours, including weekends and evenings. ADA Tag: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements and minimum qualifications listed represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and/or meet the minimum qualifications.
See More Details >>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 an HVAC Service Technician, you will perform service and maintenance tasks on commercial HVAC equipment in the Savannah, GA area. Our customers in this area are primarily within a 30-mile radius of Savannah however travel to Charleston, SC and Jacksonville, FL is possible for assistance in needed repair or emergency service. Comprehensive Benefits • Wage Range starting at $22.00+/hr and extending to $40.00+/hr based on qualifications & experience. Job Duties • Perform assigned HVAC maintenance and troubleshooting task safely in commercial and industrial settings • Service, diagnose and troubleshoot various types of split systems, packaged rooftop, and chillers • Utilize electrical and mechanical diagnostic skills • Perform preventative maintenance and repair of commercial HVAC equipment as needed • Complete required electronic documentation daily on a handheld device • Work independently to complete assigned tasks within an allotted time frame • Operate company provided vehicle to complete service calls in a specified territory Requirements • 2 or more years of experience performing maintenance, repair and troubleshooting of commercial HVAC equipment • EPA certification (Core and Type II are required; Universal preferred) • Analytical and problem-solving skills • Communication and customer service skills • OSHA 10 certification (the company will provide if needed) • Ability to work both independently and with a team to achieve both personal and team success in meeting customer expectations Additional Requirements • Ability to pass a full background screening, MVR, and drug screening Comprehensive Benefits • Competitive pay and incentives • Medical, Vision, Dental • Paid holiday and vacation • 401(k) Plan with multiple investment options • Training and Development Programs • Company-paid Employee Assistance Program • Employee discount programs • Company-paid and voluntary life insurance • Company-paid and voluntary accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) • Company-paid short-term disability and voluntary long-term disability • Healthcare reimbursement account and dependent care reimbursement account • Vehicle discount purchase programs Disclaimer Comfort Systems USA, Southeast provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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