Heat and Vent Mechanic

MIT•Cambridge, MA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Heat and Vent Mechanic is responsible for repairing and maintaining heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, and refrigeration for the Institute’s buildings and equipment. This role involves inspecting and testing HVAC systems, operating and maintaining various heating and refrigeration systems, and troubleshooting, repairing, and installing control systems. The mechanic will also maintain, repair, and rebuild pumps, ice machines, air compressors, and other building systems equipment. Responsibilities include receiving work orders, ordering materials, completing tasks accurately with detailed written comments, and performing scheduled preventative maintenance. The role also requires cleaning work areas, maintaining tools and equipment, and providing customer updates. Duties are performed in accordance with MSDA’s, signage, and general instructions.

Requirements

Driver’s License
EPA Universal Recovery Certificate/License
A minimum of five years of work experience in applicable trade/field, or formal controls training in mechanical operations and maintenance
High School Diploma or equivalent
Able to move up to 50 pounds

Nice To Haves

MA Oil Burner License and Certification
Sheet Metal License
MA Universal Refrigerant Recovery Certificate
MA Refrigeration Technician Certification
General understanding of building automation systems
Knowledge of environmental rooms such as Harris Environmentalk
Ability to read ladder diagrams, blueprints and schematics
Experience working in labs

Responsibilities

Repairing and maintaining heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, and refrigeration for the Institute’s buildings and equipment.
Inspecting and testing heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems to ensure proper functioning.
Operating and maintaining steam heating systems, HVAC controls, gas and oil fired heating systems and boilers, water treatment, and refrigeration systems.
Troubleshooting, repairing, and installing pneumatic electronic temperature control systems.
Maintaining, repairing, and rebuilding pumps, ice machines, air compressors, and other building systems equipment.
Receiving work order assignments, ordering materials, and completing tasks accurately with detailed written comments provided on work orders upon completion.
Completing time entry and returning work orders to supervisor on a daily basis with comments.
Performing duties in accordance with MSDA’s, signage and general instructions.
Performing scheduled preventative maintenance on building equipment, including but not limited to: lubricating components, changing filters, repacking valves, adjusting and replacing belts.
Cleaning work areas and maintaining tools and equipment.
Providing customers with information about the progress of work.