Maintenance Craftsperson - HVAC

HVAC Maintenance Craftsperson

The Town of Brookline's Building Department is seeking a HVAC Maintenance Craftsperson to help keep our buildings operating safely and efficiently. This role performs HVAC preventive maintenance, installation, and repair work, along with general building maintenance tasks across plumbing, electrical, and other technical areas.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions or duties listed below are illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

General Maintenance Activities

Based on skills and training, and the needs of the department for specific trade specialties, a Maintenance Craftsperson performs a range of skilled and semi-skilled maintenance, repair and building construction related activities which may include, plumbing, electrical, HVAC or other technical skills.

Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Related Activities

• Perform HVAC work in town buildings; maintain, service and install HVAC equipment along with associated automatic temperature controllers devices, facility management systems and components.
• Perform testing and troubleshooting of all types and sizes of HVAC equipment such as package chillers, package AC units, split multi stage AC units, ductless units, air handling units, boilers etc.
• Perform testing and troubleshooting of all software related field controllers with use of laptop computer and other required software tools while maintaining software database backups.
• Perform HVAC preventive maintenance on all equipment such as air handling units, fan coil units, exhaust fans, condensing units, circulator pumps, air compressors, variable frequency drives, heating and chilled water systems etc. Maintenance shall include thorough inspections of all equipment, replacement and alignment of belts, shafts and pulleys, Lubrication or replacement of bearings, motors, pumps and seals. Replacement of air filters, cleaning of evaporator coils, condenser coils and evaporator drain pans and water treatment. Maintain records on work order software application of all above equipment such as equipment location, size, model, replacement parts, scheduled maintenance dates, recommended repairs etc.
• Perform similar or related work as required, or as situation dictates.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent; technical training in HVAC preferred. 35 years of HVAC experience or equivalent combination of training and experience. Valid Class D Driver's License.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Strong understanding of HVAC systems, building maintenance, and relevant codes. Ability to read plans, diagnose issues, make repairs, and respond to emergencies. Skilled with hand and power tools; strong troubleshooting abilities. Comfortable performing physical work, including lifting up to 60 lbs.

Why Join Us: Salary Range is $34.18 - $35.92 hourly as well as generous leave time, health and dental insurance benefits, 12 paid holidays, 2 weeks' vacation to start, up to 7 personal days, 15 paid sick days, pension system and excellent working conditions. This position includes tools, uniform and additional annual cash allowance of $600. This is an opportunity to work independently and as part of a professional facilities team that takes pride in maintaining safe, efficient, and comfortable public buildings.

Positions available immediately. Apply by July 6, 2026.