HVAC Refrigeration Mechanic II

Commonwealth of Massachusetts•Boston, MA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lemuel Shattuck Hospital (LSH) is seeking a dynamic HVAC II mechanic to join our Facility department’s trades worker team. The incumbent would install heating, ventilating, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment including related equipment. You would also perform preventative maintenance on all equipment and maintain all HVAC and refrigeration equipment in proper operating order along with the other HVAC technicians and contractors. The HVAC II reports to the Foreman and Director of Facilities. Help keep our air systems and environment at the highest standard for our patients and staff.

Requirements

Perform standard preventive maintenance for HVAC and electrical systems.
Lubricate machinery and equipment efficiently.
Maintain small hand and power tools.
Follow safety practices in installation, maintenance, and repair of HVAC and electrical systems.
Utilize terminology, coding, symbols, and abbreviations in HVAC installations.
Apply methods and techniques in HVAC and electrical system repairs.
Conduct pipe threading effectively.
At least two years of full-time, or equivalent part- time technical experience in the installation, maintenance and repair of heating, refrigeration, ventilating and air conditioning systems.

Nice To Haves

Understand laws, rules, and regulations for unit activities.
Implement policies, procedures, specifications, and standards for unit activities.
Be familiar with state laws, procedures, and guidelines.
A certificate or diploma from a recognized institution above the high school level, as evidence of completion of a two year program in refrigeration and heating, may be substituted for one year of the required experience.
A current and valid Massachusetts Refrigeration Technician's License may be required.

Responsibilities

Install HVAC and refrigeration equipment, including controls and related fixtures (air/water filters, refrigeration piping).
Maintain, repair, and complete preventative maintenance on various HVAC equipment (window A/C units, chilled water units, split systems, steam absorbers, cooling towers, air handlers, pneumatic controls).
Maintain, repair, and complete preventative maintenance on refrigeration units (refrigerators, walk-in coolers, ice machines, chilled water units for drinking water).
Maintain, repair, and complete preventative maintenance on heating, exhaust, ventilation systems, and make-up air handler units.
Check equipment for malfunctions by observing pressure/vacuum gauges and other indicators, adjusting controls, testing joints for gas leaks, and using testing equipment (voltmeters, ohmmeters, amprobes).
Maintain, rebuild, and replace worn or defective parts, replace/reclaim specified gases or fluids, lubricate motors and bearings.
Calculate heat loads for new installations and treat water systems (cooling towers) with algicides to prevent airborne bacteria.
Perform related work (pipe fitting, threading, soldering, brazing, installing compressors, temperature/humidity controls, circulating fans).