Licensed HVAC/R Technician

Role: Facilities Technician

Job Type: 3 months contract-to-hire

Location: Andover, MA 01810

Work Shift: 3rd Shift: Tuesday to Saturday, 11pm-7:30am

Interview: 1-hour virtual Teams panel (HM, Supervisor, Management Team, Technician). Scored evaluation during Teams call, followed by a 2nd round in-person interview for finalists.

Background Check Requirements: 10-panel (eCOC), County Criminal Record Search, Federal Criminal National (US Federal), Global Watch, Sex Offender, Social Security Trace Report, Education Verification, Employment Report, Rapid Drug Test - Urine

What this job involves:

• This position focuses on maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing HVAC and Refrigeration equipment across multiple buildings in a campus setting. Significant hands-on technical work is required in a life sciences environment.
• Candidates should be familiar with Building Automation Systems (BAS), Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), and blueprint reading.
• Participation in on-call rotation and emergency response is required.

Candidate qualities:

• More of an admin-type technician role with significant computer work.

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Monitor and adjust refrigeration, HVAC, centrifugal chillers, cooling towers, VAV systems, heat exchangers, chilled water, boilers, ventilating systems, hot water heaters, pumps, valves, piping, filters, electrical systems, and emergency backup systems
• Respond to system alarms, troubleshoot issues, and take corrective action
• Record readings, complaints, maintenance activities, and follow-up actions in the CMMS database
• Analyze system operations, determine causes of malfunctions, and implement solutions
• Perform preventive maintenance on building and critical system equipment
• Install, repair, and rebuild HVAC units, pumps, motors, air compressors, heat exchangers, piping, valves, filters, seals, bearings, hot water systems, and associated controls
• Inspect, repair, and maintain electrical controls, switching systems, and motor controls
• Assist technicians and operators with major repairs and maintenance tasks
• Ensure safe handling of refrigeration and compressed gases and comply with hazardous material handling policies
• Maintain accurate records of materials, labor, and work orders
• Keep work areas clean and return tools and unused supplies to proper storage locations
• Report equipment conditions, supply shortages, and maintenance concerns to management/supervisors
• Maintain compliance with company audit requirements
• Check CMMS for new service requests and respond promptly
• Responsible for alarm follow-up during on-call schedule

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Active Massachusetts Refrigeration Technician License
• High school diploma or equivalent
• 2 years of related trade schooling or equivalent
• Minimum 3 years of HVAC/mechanical systems experience
• Strong HVAC and refrigeration troubleshooting skills
• Knowledge of OSHA standards and local building codes
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Outlook, and computer-based systems
• Understanding of refrigeration systems including walk-in coolers, environmental chambers, and ice machines
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical blueprints and schematics
• Skilled in operating electric hand tools and technical equipment
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to work in confined spaces and on building roofs
• Ability to frequently bend, twist, reach, and lift up to 50 lbs
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Willingness to participate in on-call rotation

Preferred Qualifications:

• Massachusetts Refrigeration Contractor License
• EPA certification for handling refrigerants
• Experience with centrifugal chillers and cooling tower systems
• Knowledge of BAS and CMMS systems
• Experience with VAV systems
• Experience with commercial boiler systems
• Background in commercial or industrial building maintenance
• Knowledge of HVAC energy conservation practices
• Experience with emergency power and backup systems