HVAC Maintenance Supervisor

Job ID
136028
Job Type
Contract
Industry
Manufacturing
Location
Charleston, South Carolina, United States

Talascend is currently seeking an HVAC Maintenance Supervisor for a contract opportunity with our client in Charleston, South Carolina.

Overview

This role involves supervising HVAC maintenance operations and providing hands-on technical expertise to ensure safe and efficient building systems. The position combines leadership responsibilities with direct maintenance tasks, supporting preventive and emergency repairs to HVAC, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and life safety systems.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise and direct contractors while monitoring their assigned responsibilities and performance quality
  • Perform maintenance service requests and preventive/predictive maintenance on HVAC, electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and life safety systems
  • Respond effectively to all building emergencies and after-hours site issues as needed
  • Complete facility inspections and prepare technical reports on mechanical systems, identifying deficiencies and improvement recommendations
  • Mentor junior engineering staff and provide hands-on training in maintenance and troubleshooting procedures
  • Document work performance and materials procurement using computerized maintenance management systems
  • Partner with engineering leads, project managers, and facility stakeholders to ensure operational alignment and system optimization

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or GED equivalent
  • 5+ years of relevant work experience as senior HVAC tech, lead HVAC tech, or similar role
  • 2+ years of people management experience managing maintenance/engineering personnel
  • EPA Section 608 Universal certification
  • Journeyman refrigeration technician's license or refrigeration technician's license
  • Valid state driver's license that must be maintained
  • Experience using computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) and/or building management system (BMS)

Preferred Qualifications

  • Military experience (army prime power, navy ET/nuke, air force HVAC/power pro electrician), union training, or vocational/college education
  • Exposure to Johnson Controls/JCI, Siemens & Corrigo CMMS/BMS/BAS systems
  • Advanced knowledge of 208/480 3-phase electrical systems including 24 V controls engineering and operations
  • Experience with fluid handling/pumping and filtering systems
  • Strong background in mechanical systems troubleshooting and diagnostics
  • Proficiency with microsoft office suite (word, outlook, excel, teams) beyond basic level
  • Previous experience in commercial or industrial facility maintenance environments
  • Experience with commercial DX units, package units, split units, roof top units
  • Experience with air cooled chiller, chill water systems operations, maintenance, and repair
  • Ability to read and interpret mechanical, electrical drawings, and equipment submittals

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.

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Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

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