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NO TRAVEL. REAL STABILITY.\nCommercial/Industrial HVAC Chiller Mechanic - U.S. Army Base Fort Jackson\nTop reasons to work at EMI Services, a subsidiary of TechFlow:\nNon-seasonal - 40 Hours EVERY week\nNo Travel - All work located on Fort Jackson \nPaid Time Off - Vacation, Sick & Federal Holidays\nEMI Services is hiring an HVAC Chiller Mechanic to support mission-critical infrastructure at Fort Jackson! Specializing in commercial/industrial HVAC, the Mechanic performs advanced-level maintenance, repair, replacement, and modernization of HVAC systems, including multi-ton chillers, in order to achieve regulated climatic conditions. Position requires the Mechanic to have extensive knowledge of HVAC principles and the ability to recognize and determine the most efficient method for diagnosing, testing and correcting malfunctions. The ideal EMI HVAC Chiller Mechanic is EPA Universal Certified and has the skill level to make repairs on a variety of systems.\nSalary\nTOTAL COMPENSATION PACKAGE $40.09-$60.09 per hour Based on Experience!\nStarting at $35.00 to $55.00/ hr. 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Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.\nBenefits\nAs a team member at EMI, you’ll enjoy:\n Generous benefits package consistent with the Service Contract Act\n Insurance Allowance\n Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)\n Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)\n Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)\n Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)\n Company Vehicle for Local Commute\n Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Federal Holidays)\n Short Term and Long Term Disability\n Term Life Insurance \n Safety Allowance\n Uniforms\n Tuition Reimbursement\n Non-seasonal- always steady work!\n Referral program- Join our team then bring your friends\n What Sets EMI Apart\nEMI is an industry-leading provider of DOD base operation support services, facilities maintenance, and logistics. Our goal is to contribute to the repair and maintenance of buildings and equipment. 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