HVAC Mechanic - Medford Facilities
Tufts University
- Medford, MA
- $46.36 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
What You'll DoReporting to facilities management, the HVAC Mechanic I is responsible for the diagnosis, maintenance, installation and repair of various types of HVAC, heating and filtering equipment to ensure that such systems are functioning effectively and efficiently.
- The HVAC Mechanic I must have experience installing, troubleshooting, and servicing chillers, package systems and split systems as well as equipment for air conditioning, refrigeration, heating, climate and air quality control systems.
- The HVAC Mechanic I typically works a regular schedule but will be called upon out of hours for emergency repairs, or to provide coverage under circumstances including extreme weather conditions or important campus events.
- This position is considered essential as defined in the Tufts University Employee Handbook.
- Minimum of 10 years of relevant experience as a licensed HVAC technician including a minimum of 5 years of current field service experience
- High School diploma or GED
- Certification in EPA/DEP and Universal CFC reclamation
- Valid US Driver's license
- Valid Massachusetts Refrigeration Technician License
- Valid Massachusetts Journeyman Sheet Metal License
- Must be able to perform minor plumbing and electrical work (as allowed by code)
- Must be able to read and comprehend blueprints
- Must have working knowledge of computers in a Windows environment, BAS systems (JCI and Schneider helpful), and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems, (MAXIMO helpful)
- Must have effective oral and written communications skills with the ability to read, write and comprehend the English language
- Must possess solid time management and organizational skills, work well under pressure and juggle multiple tasks effectively prioritizing competing requirements
- Must be able to work professionally and tactfully with fellow employees, faculty, students and staff deal with difficult people and / or stressful scenarios
- Must maintain a professional appearance at all times and adhere to the University's uniform policy
- Must be physically able to meet all job requirements
- Solid time management skills including the ability to multi-task, tactfully deal with unforeseen challenges and people and work well in a team setting with other technicians and trades professionals
- Required to work indoors and outdoors in potentially cramped space, during inclement weather year round
- Successful completion of CORI/SORI background and driving background checks
- Assosiates degree or higher in relevant field
- Valid Massachusetts Journeyman Sheet Metal License
- Trade or vocational school is strongly preferred
- Proficiency in the use of Maximo CMMS system