HVAC Mechanic

Tufts University•Medford, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The HVAC Mechanic I, reporting to facilities management, diagnoses, maintains, installs, and repairs HVAC, heating, and filtering equipment to help ensure systems operate effectively and efficiently. The role services chillers, package systems, split systems, and equipment for air conditioning, refrigeration, heating, climate control, and air quality control. Following university standard operating procedures and applicable safety rules, the mechanic installs, repairs, adjusts, maintains, and troubleshoots heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems. The role also maintains accurate preventive-maintenance and condition records in the university’s computerized maintenance management system (CMMS), and prepares the parts and tools needed for daily work. The position typically follows a regular schedule but may require out-of-hours emergency repairs or coverage during extreme weather and important campus events. Schedule flexibility is required for campus emergencies, night and weekend events, and special events such as matriculation and commencement. This is an essential position under the Tufts University Employee Handbook. Work takes place indoors and outdoors, including potentially cramped spaces and inclement weather year-round. The posted schedule is Sunday through Thursday, 3:30 PM to 11:30 PM, at one work location. The pay rate is $49.18 per hour. Eligible new hires may receive a one-time $5,000 sign-on bonus in two $2,500 installments, at 180 days of employment and at the one-year anniversary, subject to the stated eligibility conditions.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 7 years of relevant experience, including at least 4 years as a licensed HVAC technician.
Experience installing, troubleshooting, and servicing chillers, package systems, and split systems, as well as air-conditioning, refrigeration, heating, climate-control, and air-quality-control equipment.
Ability to perform minor plumbing and electrical work as allowed by code.
Ability to read and comprehend blueprints.
Working knowledge of computers in a Windows environment, building automation systems (BAS), and computerized maintenance management systems (CMMS).
Effective oral and written communication skills and ability to read, write, and comprehend English.
Time-management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize competing requirements, multitask, and work under pressure.
Ability to work professionally and tactfully with employees, faculty, students, and staff, including in difficult or stressful situations.
Ability to meet the physical requirements of the job.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors, including in potentially cramped spaces and inclement weather year-round.
Successful completion of CORI/SORI background and driving background checks.
EPA/DEP certification.
Universal CFC reclamation certification.
Massachusetts Refrigeration Technician License.
Valid U.S. driver’s license.
Flexibility to work outside the regular schedule for emergencies and campus events.
Adherence to the University’s uniform policy and professional appearance standards.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree or higher in a relevant field.
Trade or vocational school education.
Proficiency with the Maximo CMMS system.
JCI and Schneider BAS experience.
Valid Massachusetts Journeyman Sheet Metal License.
OSHA 10 card.

Responsibilities

Diagnose, maintain, install, and repair HVAC, heating, and filtering equipment.
Install, repair, adjust, maintain, and troubleshoot heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems in accordance with university procedures and safety requirements.
Install, troubleshoot, and service chillers, package systems, split systems, and air-conditioning, refrigeration, heating, climate-control, and air-quality-control equipment.
Create and maintain timely, accurate preventive-maintenance and condition records for HVAC systems, equipment, and components in the university CMMS.
Prepare the parts and tools needed for each day’s activities.
Respond to out-of-hours emergency repairs or provide coverage during extreme weather and important campus events.
Work flexibly to support campus emergencies, night and weekend events, and special events such as matriculation and commencement.

Benefits

Competitive pay.
Comprehensive benefits package for eligible full-time employees, including health, dental, and vision plans.
15 vacation days annually for weekly paid employees.
14 paid holidays per year.
2 personal days per year.
University-funded retirement plan with 5% or 10% of covered salary over the Social Security Wage Base; vesting period applies.
Commuter benefits.
Tuition remission for eligible staff and dependents.
Life insurance.
Long-term disability coverage.
Other perks and discounts.
Eligible new hires may receive a one-time $5,000 sign-on bonus, paid in two $2,500 installments subject to eligibility conditions.