HVAC Mechanic

Tufts University • Grafton, MA

26d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Facilities Services is responsible for the efficient and cost-effective operations, maintenance, and management of all Tufts University facilities, consisting of approximately 5 million square feet of space on three campuses (Somerville/Medford, Grafton, and Boston). A broad range of services provide to support the University campuses, including: facility maintenance by all trades, capital maintenance, information technology systems for operations (work control, time capture, preventative maintenance), energy and utilities systems, recycling and waste management, event services, residential facilities coordination, grounds maintenance, and facility condition assessment and tracking. Facilities Services plays a critical role in planning for the $30M/year deferred maintenance investment. Related functions, which require close coordination with this department, are public and environmental health and safety, campus planning and design and construction of capital and deferred maintenance projects including major repairs, renovations and new construction.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Minimum of 7-years of relevant experience including a minimum of 4-years of experience as a licensed HVAC technician
• 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 communication 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.
• Certification in EPA/DEP
• Universal CFC reclamation
• Massachusetts Refrigeration Technician License
• Valid US driver's license

Nice To Haves

• Associate's Degree or higher in relevant field
• Trade or vocational school is strongly
• Proficiency in the use of Maximo CMMS system
• Valid Massachusetts Journeyman Sheet Metal License
• OSHA 10 card

Responsibilities

• Diagnosis, maintenance, installation and repair of various types of HVAC, heating and filtering equipment to ensure that such systems are functioning effectively and efficiently.
• 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.
• 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.
• Following standard operating procedures as continuously defined by the university, complying with safety norms and regulations and meeting reasonable deadlines for efficiency, installs, repairs, adjusts, maintains and troubleshoots all heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems.
• Creates and maintains timely and accurate asset preventive maintenance and condition records pertaining to HVAC systems, equipment and components utilizing the university’s continuous maintenance management system (CMMS).
• Responsible for the daily preparation of the parts and tools for each day’s activities.

Benefits

• 15 Vacation days annually for weekly paid employees
• 14 Paid Holidays per year
• 2 Personal days per year
• University-Funded Retirement Plan at 5 or 10% covered salary over Social Security Wage Base (vesting period applies)
• commuter benefits
• tuition remission for eligible staff and their dependents
• health, dental, and vision plans
• life insurance
• long-term disability

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED