HVAC Technician/Building Maintenance Mechanic

HVAC Technician/Building Maintenance Mechanic - Contractual Position

The Town of Dedham/Public School Facilities is seeking an experienced HVAC/R Technician/Building Maintenance employee. The incumbent performs general HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) maintenance and repair duties in all municipal structures. Building Maintenance duties will include general building maintenance repairs.

Key duties include:

• Perform corrective and preventative actions to repair, replace, balance fans, blowers, motors, filters, belts, compressors, Variable Frequency Drives, AC vents, ducts, pumps, heat exchangers, chilled water, hot water, and other fluid systems.
• Monitor and calibrate air-handling systems; make adjustments as needed.
• Maintains, troubleshoots, repairs, and replaces HVAC/R equipment that may or may not contain refrigerants, such as packaged rooftop equipment, oil burners, gas burners, split system air conditioners, package air conditioners, chillers, pumps, refrigerated air driers, heating equipment, VRF heat pumps, air compressors, etc.
• Make repairs as directed by the Director of Facilities, Trades Supervisor, or designee. Repairs include, but are not limited to, working with other trades to complete projects, building security, building inspections, and other duties as required.
• Coordinate building repairs with the Director of Facilities, Trades Supervisor, or designee.
• Work harmoniously with our Energy/Facilities Systems manager to ensure our buildings run efficiently and reliably.

Unique Expertise/Certifications/Registrations:

• A current and valid driver's license is required.
• Massachusetts Refrigeration Technicians License required.
• EPA # 608 Refrigerant Certification (Universal) required.
• 3-5 years experience in commercial building heating, ventilation, air conditioning systems, and associated equipment and controls required.
• Knowledge of Building Management Systems is required. Specifically, Seimens, Niagra, Alerton, and pneumatic controls.
• Massachusetts Oil Burner certificate is highly preferred.
• Massachusetts Sheet Metal Journeyman license is highly preferred.
• Must have experience operating and maintaining oil and gas-fired heating systems and boilers.
• Must be able to work alone and safely use ladders, lifts, and other means as needed.
• Must be able to read color prints and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Must be available to work extra hours and respond to emergencies as needed and required. Snow emergency response is required.

Performs Building Maintenance and Preventative Maintenance:

• Conducts school and town building inspections as directed.
• Maintains clean/safe mechanical spaces.
• Works with any Facilities Department employee as required.

Education, Experience, and Requirements:

• Must pass Dedham's CORI, SORI, and fingerprinting requirements.
• High School or Trade School Diploma.
• Vocational training certificates.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Moderate to heavy physical effort is required to perform these duties. The employee is frequently required to walk or stand for extended periods of time, sit, speak, hear, and use hands to operate equipment. The employee occasionally lifts objects weighing up to 75 pounds. Ability to operate a motor vehicle. A satisfactory pre-employment physical is required.