Building HVAC Technician

Cushman & Wakefield•Cambridge, MA

11d•$38 - $45

About The Position

The Building HVAC Technician performs and/or oversees the day-to-day operation, maintenance, and repair of building and site systems at assigned properties. Systems may include HVAC, electrical, lighting, plumbing, energy management, water treatment, hardware, keying, and fire protection. The role also involves independently installing, fabricating, constructing, troubleshooting, and maintaining complex mechanical and electrical equipment. The technician plans and completes assigned work, obtains necessary tools and materials, maintains timely records, supports and trains less experienced staff, reviews water-treatment reports, and helps monitor contractors. The role includes preventive maintenance and loss-control work, tenant requests, inspections, maintenance logs, and compliance with applicable government and local-authority requirements. The technician communicates building conditions and work status, supports the Lead and Chief Engineer, and maintains positive tenant relations through proactive communication and customer service. The position requires reviewing building management and energy-monitoring systems daily. The technician must be available for varied shifts, on-call coverage, extended hours, nights, weekends, and holidays, and may respond to after-hours emergencies. Work may occur at various assigned properties. Eligible employees may enroll in benefit programs that generally include health, vision, and dental insurance, flexible spending and health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance, and paid and unpaid time away from work. Compensation is $38.36–$45.13; the posting does not specify the pay period.

Requirements

Massachusetts Refrigeration Technician (RT) license; the posting also specifies a Refrigeration License with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
A minimum of 4 to 6 years as an Engineer 1 or equivalent.
Comprehensive HVAC and building-engineering technology training and certification, or equivalent job-related training and experience.
Ability to work independently with limited supervision in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple simultaneous deadlines and projects.
Ability to organize and coordinate work efficiently, set priorities, and optimize others' performance.
Advanced knowledge of OSHA, NEC, and NFC codes and regulations.
Ability to participate in an after-hours on-call schedule, which may require alternative schedules during the on-call period.
Strong technical and problem-solving abilities, including with mechanical controls and Building Automation Systems.
Intermediate computer skills for day-to-day work and communications.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing as needed.
Strong working knowledge of web-based work-order systems, such as Angus.
Exemplary tenant-relations skills and a positive appearance and attitude.
Flexibility to work at various assigned properties.
Knowledge of safe and efficient operation of equipment and power and hand tools, including a snow blower.
Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record when required.
Ability to meet the described physical demands, including standing, walking, reaching, pushing, pulling, grasping, using machinery and tools, climbing stairs and ladders, working at heights and in varied temperatures, and lifting or moving up to 50 pounds regularly and up to 75 pounds occasionally.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or equivalent educational certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform and/or oversee day-to-day operation, maintenance, and repair of building and site systems at assigned properties.
Install, fabricate, construct, troubleshoot, and maintain complex mechanical and electrical equipment independently.
Receive work assignments, plan or generate work, obtain necessary tools, equipment, and materials, and complete assignments and paperwork in a timely manner.
Oversee or assist Building Engineers and Maintenance Technicians with troubleshooting building systems.
Train less qualified staff and assist with technical training of less experienced staff.
Perform water treatment and testing as needed and review weekly water-treatment reports for deficiencies.
Assist in monitoring contractors, inspecting their work, and generating deficiency lists.
Care for assigned equipment, tools, and uniforms; keep the shop, penthouse equipment rooms, and common areas clean, organized, and safe.
Follow or oversee preventive-maintenance and loss-control inspection and service procedures; coordinate, conduct, and support their daily completion, organization, and accuracy.
Complete tenant requests, repair work, and related records accurately, and follow applicable government and local-authority requirements and recordkeeping obligations.
Inspect site and building areas regularly, report deficiencies and improvement suggestions, and take initiative to correct issues as appropriate.
Use service procedures and techniques in accordance with established procedures and maintain logs of daily activities and events as required.
Provide technical support to the Lead and Chief Engineer.
Communicate building operations, conditions, work status, and activity to appropriate parties and promptly report potential or existing problems.
Participate in varied shifts and on-call coverage, fill in for other staff, and work extended hours, nights, weekends, and holidays as needed for coverage and repairs.
Respond to after-hours emergencies, including fire, flooding, severe weather, and power outages, and perform cleanup activities according to on-call procedures or as requested in critical situations.
Maintain positive tenant relations through proactive communication, routine follow-up, and high-quality customer service.
Review building management and energy-monitoring systems daily to support energy-efficient operation.
Assist in monitoring and implementing OSHA requirements.
May obtain vendor or contractor prices for mechanical parts, equipment, and tools.
Perform other duties as assigned.