The HVAC Technician installs, maintains, and troubleshoots various HVAC systems and associated electrical and piping systems.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Conduct inspections of all equipment to assess proper function.
Perform standard preventative maintenance tasks on various equipment in accordance with the manufacturer’s standards, including filter changes.
Complete preventative maintenance forms and prepare reports.
Complete minor equipment adjustments and repairs, including but not limited to belt replacement/adjustment, alignment and set screw adjustment, heating coil cleaning, evaporator and condensing coil cleaning on equipment, and maintain and
treat condensate pans.
Install, maintain, troubleshoot, diagnose, repair, and operate campus HVAC systems and parts, especially hot water & steam boiler fired by No.2 oil.
Work from piping diagrams, schematics, blueprints, sketches, and/or verbal instructions.
Utilize a variety of tools and instruments associated with the trade.
Observe safety regulations at all times, and attend safety training as needed.
Clean work area and maintain tools and equipment.
Under supervision, must be able to coordinate work with other trades.
Work with Energy Management Systems, including monitoring and programming.
Perform other duties normally within the scope of an HVAC mechanic’s duties, including domestic hot water, exhaust systems, make-up air systems, and refrigeration.
Other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience

High School Diploma or GED required.
At least 5 years of applicable experience.
EPA Certification-Universal, MA Oil Burner Technician Certificate.
4 years of vocational training or other certified or recognized trades program as pertains to the trade is preferred.

Preferred Qualifications Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

The individual must be able to complete tasks with minimal supervision.
Must know fire and building codes and potential occupational hazards associated with the trade.
Must work and adhere to all safety standards and practices; attend safety training as needed or required.
Use and wear appropriate PPE as pertains to the job that is being performed.
Must know the standard methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in the trade.
Ability to use tools and equipment pertinent to the position, which includes staging, lifts, ladders, and all hand and power tools common to the trade.
Must be willing and able to work at various heights and in limited area crawl spaces to repair and maintain necessary operations.
Must be willing and able to work extra hours when needed and respond to emergency calls when available.
Regular, reliable, and predictable attendance is required.
Ability to interrelate with diverse individuals, including colleagues, students, and managers, as needed to get the job done.
Must treat fellow employees, students, staff, faculty, and visitors to the College with respect.
Ability to coordinate work with other trades to complete projects successfully and on
time.

To perform this job successfully, an individual should be technically competent and have knowledge of all MS Office products, preventative maintenance, and work order software.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift, carry, and/or move up to 10-25 pounds and frequently lift and/or move more than 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but can be loud while working with machinery, tools, and/or equipment. The employee must be able to work in outside weather conditions, which may include exposure to rain, wind, snow, extreme heat, and humidity. The individual is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes and/or airborne particles, and toxic chemicals. The individual frequently works near mechanical parts and/or near moving equipment and tools.

Licenses/Certifications

A valid driver’s license is required.

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