HVAC-R Mechanic, Facilities

MIT•Cambridge, MA

About The Position

HVAC-R MECHANIC , Repair & Maintenance , will be responsible for 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 repairs and rebuilding pumps, ice machines, air compressors and other building systems equipment; receiving work order assignments, orders materials and completes tasks accurately with detailed written comments provided on work orders upon completion; completing time entry and returns 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; and providing customers with information about the progress of work.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
five years of work experience in applicable trade/field, or formal controls training in mechanical operations and maintenance
Driver’s License
EPA Universal Recovery Certificate/License
knowledge of environmental rooms such as Harris Environmental
ability to read ladder diagrams, blueprints and schematics
ability to lift up to 50 lbs

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
experience working in labs

Responsibilities

repairing and maintaining heating, ventilation, air-conditioning and refrigeration
inspecting and testing heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems
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 repairs and rebuilding pumps, ice machines, air compressors and other building systems equipment
receiving work order assignments, orders materials and completes tasks accurately with detailed written comments provided on work orders upon completion
completing time entry and returns 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
cleaning work areas and maintaining tools and equipment
providing customers with information about the progress of work