Lead HVAC Mechanic

Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community health care to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, Melrose/Wakefield Healthcare, an expansive home care network and a large clinically integrated physician network, Tufts Medicine has more than 15,000 dedicated employees and caregivers.

Why Join Us? At Tufts Medicine - Lowell General Hospital , we're more than a health system - we're a community of the brightest minds and the biggest hearts in healthcare. We combine academic innovation with compassion and community. Our Environmental Services Workers are a critical part of our team and our hospital. Lowell General Hospital is a great place to work - with a family friendly culture, competitive salaries, and great benefits . If that excites you, then you belong with us.

What We Offer

• Competitive salaries
• Free on-campus parking
• Career growth opportunities
• Guaranteed hours and set schedule

Location: Lowell General Hospital

Hours: 40 hours/week, Full Time

Job Overview

This position supervises and coordinates activities of subordinates engaged in construction and repair of all types of HVAC equipment and refrigeration equipment and systems. Performs both routine maintenance, inspection, and installation of heating, ventilation, refrigeration, air conditioning systems and associated equipment such as dual duct systems, multi-zone units, electrical controls, pneumatic controls, steam coils, chilled water systems, self-contained heating and cooling units, exhaust systems, fume hoods, ice machines, ultra-variable pitch vane axial fan, variable air volume systems, square root extraction, logic relays, velocity transmitters and other miscellaneous equipment.


Job Description

Minimum Qualifications:


1. High school diploma or equivalent.


2. Graduate of recognized technical HVAC and Refrigeration School with additional training in sophisticated, technically advanced equipment.


3. Refrigeration Technicians License.


4. Five (5) years' experience working with heating, ventilation and air condition systems including three (3) years of supervisory experience.


Duties and Responsibilities: The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.


1. Develops and coordinates Indoor air quality program. Involved in the maintenance of all HVAC equipment, purchasing equipment, measuring and maintaining equipment, make recommendations, document and submit monthly/quarterly reports to EOC/safety committee.


2. Oversees and maintains the preventative maintenance program for compliance. Tracks trends and submits monthly reports for Joint Commission accreditation purposes. Distributes preventative maintenance slips to HVAC staff and monitor their monthly compliance on a weekly basis.


3. Modifies and works to improve the Johnson Controls Metasys Automation System. Provides information for all controlling locations to monitor status and system.


4. Gives monthly reports on energy savings in place and make recommendations for improvement.


5. Interfaces and communicates with HVAC staff on daily basis regarding on-going HVAC problems.


6. Maintains necessary records. Move materials and supplies as necessary in the performance of duties or as directed.


7. Regularly inspects work completed by own shop as well as work done by outside contractors. Detects and reports improper operations, faulty equipment, defective materials, and unusual conditions.


8. Maintains work area in a clean and orderly condition. Follows furnished safety rules and regulations.


9. Coordinate all HVAC aspects of all Hospital projects using in-house staff and outside contractors. Assigns and schedules work activities ensuring that calls are responded to quickly and accurately.


10. Prepares detailed cost estimates of requisitions and projects including man-hours and all applicable costs.


11. Performs personnel related activities including interviewing, hiring, conducting annual performance reviews and recommends amount of wage increases. Reviews and approves daily timesheets.


About Lowell General

For more than 125 years, Lowell General has served the Greater Lowell community with pride. We balance the first-rate care of a premier medical center with the warmth of a four-time Magnet®-recognized community hospital. As a member of our team, you'll join over 3,000 dedicated care providers to offer complete, connected care, when and where patients need it most.

Magnet Designation
The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) honored Lowell General Hospital with Magnet Recognition for excellence in nursing care, our four th designation achieved in March 2025! The Magnet Recognition Program recognizes healthcare organizations dedicated to nursing excellence, professionalism, and patient-focused care. It is the highest level of recognition an organization can receive for providing the very best quality in patient care. Only nine percent of hospitals in the United States have achieved Magnet status and fewer than one percent of hospitals have achieved a fourth consecutive Magnet designation.

At Tufts Medicine, we want every individual to feel valued for the skills and experience they bring. Our compensation philosophy is designed to offer fair, competitive pay that attracts, retains, and motivates highly talented individuals, while rewarding the important work you do every day.

The base pay ranges reflect the minimum qualifications for the role. Individual offers are determined using a comprehensive approach that considers relevant experience, certifications, education, skills, and internal equity to ensure compensation is fair, consistent, and aligned with our business goals.

Beyond base pay, Tufts Medicine provides a comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports your health, financial security, and career growth-one of the many ways we invest in you so you can thrive both at work and outside of it.

Pay Range:

$40.53 - $51.67