Benefits:

401(k)

Employee discounts

Paid time off

Bonus based on performance

Company car

Company parties

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Free uniforms

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Dental insurance

Free food & snacks

Vision insurance

Experienced HVAC & Plumbing Service Technician

American Mechanical Services, LLC is hiring experienced HVAC and plumbing service technicians to join our growing Charleston-area team.

This is one combined posting for both trades. Applicants may specialize in HVAC or plumbing and are not required to be equally experienced in both. Cross-trade experience is strongly preferred and may qualify the applicant for higher compensation.

AMS performs residential and commercial service, maintenance, repairs, replacements, installations, and mechanical construction. Our primary focus is commercial work, but technicians must be comfortable assisting residential customers when assigned.

Compensation and Benefits

Competitive hourly pay based on experience, licensing, technical ability, and trade knowledge

Overtime opportunities

Technician sales and referral commissions

Company vehicle for approved employees

Company-provided major tools, uniforms, and safety equipment

Health benefits

Paid time off

Paid company holidays

Weekly guaranteed hours subject to the company’s work-acceptance policy

Training and advancement opportunities

Direct access to experienced technical and operational leadership

HVAC Responsibilities

Depending on experience, HVAC responsibilities may include:

Diagnose and repair commercial and residential HVAC systems.

Perform preventive maintenance and equipment inspections.

Service split systems, package units, rooftop units, heat pumps, furnaces, mini-splits, boilers, pumps, controls, and related equipment.

Complete equipment replacements, retrofits, startups, and commissioning.

Troubleshoot electrical, controls, airflow, refrigerant, drainage, and mechanical issues.

Perform refrigerant recovery, evacuation, charging, leak searches, and required documentation.

Read plans, wiring diagrams, equipment schedules, specifications, and manufacturer instructions.

Identify additional repairs or deficiencies and clearly explain recommendations.

Complete accurate service reports, photographs, material records, and job documentation.

Plumbing Responsibilities

Depending on experience, plumbing responsibilities may include:

Diagnose and repair commercial and residential plumbing systems.

Service water heaters, tankless systems, fixtures, valves, pumps, drains, sewer piping, water piping, and related equipment.

Perform drain cleaning, camera inspections, leak repairs, and plumbing-system testing.

Install and repair commercial and residential fixtures and equipment.

Complete plumbing rough-ins, trim-outs, replacements, and renovation work.

Read plans, plumbing diagrams, specifications, equipment schedules, and manufacturer instructions.

Identify code concerns, existing deficiencies, and additional work requiring approval.

Complete accurate service reports, photographs, material records, and job documentation.

General Responsibilities

Report to the assigned job or shop location on time and prepared to work.

Communicate with dispatch and management throughout the workday.

Follow the required mobile workflow and update job status in Simpro.

Complete the required Job Hazard Analysis before beginning work.

Upload reports, photographs, purchase orders, receipts, and material information before leaving the job.

Contact dispatch before performing work outside the authorized scope.

Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.

Protect customer property and represent AMS professionally.

Coordinate effectively with customers, general contractors, facility personnel, inspectors, and other trades.

Participate in the rotating on-call schedule when assigned.

Help train apprentices and less-experienced technicians when appropriate.

Follow company safety policies and refuse work that cannot be performed safely.

Required Qualifications

Previous professional HVAC or plumbing field experience

Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving ability

Ability to work independently without constant supervision

Ability to communicate clearly with customers and office personnel

Ability to document work completely and accurately

Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record

Ability to pass applicable background and driving-record requirements

Ability to safely lift, carry, climb, kneel, work from ladders, and perform normal trade duties

Willingness to use Simpro and follow established company procedures

Preferred Qualifications

Five or more years of HVAC or plumbing experience

Commercial service and construction experience

EPA Section 608 certification for HVAC applicants

South Carolina trade license or journeyman-level qualifications

Experience with boilers, generators, building controls, pumps, commercial water heaters, or mechanical systems

Experience reading commercial plans and specifications

Experience supervising helpers or apprentices

Experience in both HVAC and plumbing

What We Expect

We are looking for technicians who take pride in their work, communicate honestly, document what they do, and want to grow with the company. We do not expect every applicant to know everything, but we do expect accountability, professionalism, safe work practices, and a willingness to learn.

AMS believes in quality over quantity. Our technicians are expected to diagnose problems correctly, explain options clearly, and complete work they are proud to stand behind.

About American Mechanical Services

American Mechanical Services, LLC provides HVAC, plumbing, boiler, generator, maintenance, installation, replacement, and mechanical-construction services throughout Charleston and the South Carolina Lowcountry.

We serve customers from Hilton Head through Charleston and Myrtle Beach, with additional project work extending toward Columbia. Travel requirements depend on the assigned position and project.

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American Mechanical Services, LLC is an equal-opportunity employer.