HVAC Mechanic B

Babson College•Wellesley, MA

About The Position

Maintains, inspects, operates, and repairs building HVAC and refrigeration systems, hot water (gas, electric, and oil fired) systems and components at Babson College; adjusts those systems as necessary for optimal performance to maintain compliance with state/local building and heating/cooling codes and regulations by performing the following essential duties. WHAT YOU WILL DO Operate, adjust, and inspect all buildings HVAC, refrigeration systems and auxiliary equipment and components to detect hazards, malfunctions, the need for adjustment and/or replacement to such items as controls, thermostats, as well as other similar types of related equipment. Maintain all buildings’ HVAC, refrigeration systems, auxiliary equipment and components such as cooling towers, pumps, as well as other related types of equipment. Repair or replace all buildings’ faulty HVAC, refrigeration equipment, motors, controls, valves, towers, dampers, regulators, gaskets, flanges, seals, pumps, draft fans and compressors, including related systems such as chilled water or condenser water loops. Document all repairs, maintenance and comments on assigned service order work slips; record routine equipment readings, responses to equipment alarms, maintenance work performed and other pertinent information in applicable equipment logs and databases. Work with other in house technicians and contractors to keep all systems in like new condition; recommend repairs or different treatment to any and all heating, cooling or refrigeration systems at Babson College. Respond to and correct deficiencies identified in service order work slips, executing new or modified installations to minimize waste of materials, provide access for future maintenance and avoid unsightly, hazardous and unreliable repairs, while meeting manufacturers’ installation specifications and local codes/requirements. Provide assistance to other department trade group members as needed in the completion of work tasks; provide appropriate support in major campus events such as commencement and opening of school; participate in snow removal activities to maintain campus operations. Assumes additional responsibilities as required.

Requirements

At least 2-3 years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Minimum Level of Education and Licenses Required Certification for reclaiming refrigerants from technical school or program
High School diploma, GED or equivalent technical school certification
Valid Massachusetts Refrigeration license
Attend safety training as required by Management
Valid unrestricted U.S. Driver’s License, with an insurable (as determined by Babson’s insurer’s criteria) or a satisfactory driving history; must successfully complete and pass the Babson College vehicle training program within the first 30-60 days of employment.
Must be able to function well in a team/community environment, displaying common courtesies and politeness; frequently interacts with students, teachers, co-workers and administrators.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, material safety data sheets (MSDS), mechanical drawings, operating, maintenance, repair, installation and procedure instructions or manuals.
Ability to write routine instructions, fill out equipment logs and provide descriptions of equipment problems and likely solutions.
Ability to speak effectively to describe and explain specific problems and operating requirements of mechanical and plumbing systems to students, faculty, staff and contractors.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to order replacement parts and stock needed to perform daily work tasks.

Nice To Haves

Four to six years related experience
knowledge of controls
certification for reclaiming refrigerants from technical school or program
Massachusetts Refrigeration license or acceptable equivalent experience
recommendation by supervisor
acceptable background check
must be in good standing with no documented disciplinary actions for previous two years.

Responsibilities

Operate, adjust, and inspect all buildings HVAC, refrigeration systems and auxiliary equipment and components to detect hazards, malfunctions, the need for adjustment and/or replacement to such items as controls, thermostats, as well as other similar types of related equipment.
Maintain all buildings’ HVAC, refrigeration systems, auxiliary equipment and components such as cooling towers, pumps, as well as other related types of equipment.
Repair or replace all buildings’ faulty HVAC, refrigeration equipment, motors, controls, valves, towers, dampers, regulators, gaskets, flanges, seals, pumps, draft fans and compressors, including related systems such as chilled water or condenser water loops.
Document all repairs, maintenance and comments on assigned service order work slips; record routine equipment readings, responses to equipment alarms, maintenance work performed and other pertinent information in applicable equipment logs and databases.
Work with other in house technicians and contractors to keep all systems in like new condition; recommend repairs or different treatment to any and all heating, cooling or refrigeration systems at Babson College.
Respond to and correct deficiencies identified in service order work slips, executing new or modified installations to minimize waste of materials, provide access for future maintenance and avoid unsightly, hazardous and unreliable repairs, while meeting manufacturers’ installation specifications and local codes/requirements.
Provide assistance to other department trade group members as needed in the completion of work tasks; provide appropriate support in major campus events such as commencement and opening of school; participate in snow removal activities to maintain campus operations.
Assumes additional responsibilities as required.