COMMERCIAL HVAC OPERATOR Hopkinton, MA

HVAC Technician

The HVAC Technician performs a wide variety of moderately complex technical tasks related to the inspection, repair, and maintenance of equipment, utility systems, and complex machinery. These tasks include general maintenance, preventive maintenance, and repair work. The HVAC Technician work includes piping, air handler, and HVAC maintenance and repairs. In this role, the HVAC Technician may lead others in related work or serve as a back-up to other Technicians on complex assignments as required. Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills are required.

What is your day to day? Investigates and troubleshoots problems and performs repairs on mechanical equipment including large complex air movement and HVAC equipment. Performs preventive maintenance on various mechanical and electrical equipment. Takes ownership of cross shift issues and resolution. Assemble, install, and test complicated mechanical equipment and apparatus, and assemblies. Performs inspections, repairs, and replacements of pumps and piping systems including valves, components, and fittings. Analyze basic heating, cooling, and humidification cycle to include identifying components, knowledge of the operation of each component, diagnosing problems in other devices to perform routine maintenance and repairs. Diagnose malfunctioning systems, using test equipment and hand tools, to locate the cause of a breakdown and correct the problem. Inspect mechanical systems, equipment, and components to identify hazards, defects, and the need for adjustment or repair, and to ensure compliance with codes and standards.

Identify and advise others on whether continued operation of equipment could be hazardous or cause system damage. Use a variety of tools and equipment including measuring devices, and testing equipment. Perform business management duties such as maintaining records and files, preparing reports and ordering supplies and equipment. Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to perform work safely and completely. Oversees regularly scheduled testing and preventive maintenance of mechanical, HVAC, and instrumentation systems.

This job description does not encompass all known and foreseeable responsibilities and tasks of the position. Duties will include any and all other directions of supervision that can safely be performed by the incumbent.

Work Schedule This position will work Monday Friday day shift

Desired experience and technical skills Required High School graduation or GED is required. HVAC Certification. EPA Universal Certification. Valid Driver's License. Troubleshooting, diagnostic, and problem-solving skills.

Must have knowledge of industry standards, for mechanical maintenance, HVAC maintenance, and the ability to apply knowledge to maintenance, inspection, and testing of campus mechanical systems. The ability to read, interpret, and understand basic engineering drawings and specifications including work orders and equipment manuals is required.

May spend extended hours working inside and outside in all weather conditions, and in awkward body positions which can cause physical discomfort and strain. Perform strenuous labor and general maintenance activities. The Mechanical-HVAC Technician will be required to regularly lift up to 50 lbs., carry and adjust heavy objects. Foreseeably the position will encounter sharp, hot, and very cold supplies equipment, and parts.

Must have the ability to safely climb ladders, work at elevation from ladders, scaffolding, lifts, roofs or platforms, and the ability to work in confined spaces and on roofs. While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands or arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Preferred Massachusetts Refrigeration License. Technical College or Trade Program is preferred. Experience with any Building Management System. (JCI, Siemens, Automated Logic, etc) CMMS experience. Documentation is huge in our world. Five years' experience with mechanical and HVAC systems working in an Industrial setting is highly preferred.