HVAC Technician

Malace|HR is seeking an experienced HVAC Technician for an opportunity supporting a commercial campus consisting of five buildings. This position is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and operating HVAC, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems while ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable building operations.

The ideal candidate will have strong commercial HVAC experience, Universal EPA certification, and experience working with Building Automation Systems (BAS).

Journeyman license required 

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance and corrective repairs on HVAC, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and building systems.
• Operate, inspect, troubleshoot, and repair commercial HVAC equipment and associated systems.
• Monitor and respond to alarms through Building Automation Systems (BAS), including Siemens, Schneider Electric, and Metasys platforms.
• Maintain HVAC equipment to maximize efficiency, reliability, and equipment life.
• Perform facility inspections and identify maintenance or operational issues affecting building performance.
• Complete interior and exterior building repairs, including lighting, walls, flooring, fixtures, and related building components.
• Respond promptly to emergency maintenance calls.
• Prepare maintenance reports and document equipment conditions and recommended repairs.
• Utilize CMMS software to manage work orders and preventive maintenance activities.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation.
• Follow all safety policies, procedures, and applicable building codes.
• Support general facility maintenance needs across multiple buildings as required.

Qualifications

Required

• Universal EPA 608 Certification
• Minimum of 4 years of commercial building maintenance or building engineering experience
• Strong knowledge of commercial HVAC systems
• Experience troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems
• Experience working with Building Automation Systems (Siemens, Schneider Electric, Metasys, or similar)
• Valid driver's license with the ability to travel between local sites
• Ability to safely lift up to 80 pounds
• Ability to climb ladders up to 30 feet
• Strong troubleshooting, communication, and organizational skills
• Commitment to workplace safety and compliance with applicable codes and regulations

Preferred

• Knowledge of overall MEP and HVAC system design
• Experience using Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
• Experience supporting commercial office, laboratory, healthcare, or life science facilities
• Strong customer service and communication skills

Work Environment

• Support a campus of five commercial buildings.
• Primary work location is Wilmington, MA with occasional travel to nearby Boston and Cambridge facilities.
• Work in temperature- and humidity-controlled commercial environments.
• Participate in an on-call rotation approximately every 5–6 weeks.