HVAC Mechanic

About the role

New hires are eligible for a $5,000 bonus* for this position. This position has a schedule of Sunday - Thursday; 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM at one work location. 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 is provided 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.

Responsibilities

• Reporting to facilities management, the HVAC Mechanic I is responsible for the diagnosis, maintenance, installation and repair of various types of HVAC, heating and filtering equipment to ensure that such systems are functioning effectively and efficiently.
• Must have experience 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.
• Typically 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.
• This position is considered essential as defined in the Tufts University Employee Handbook.

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.
• 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, BAS systems (JCI and Schneider helpful), and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (MAXIMO helpful).
• Effective oral and written communications skills with the ability to read, write and comprehend the English language.
• Solid time management and organizational skills, work well under pressure and juggle multiple tasks effectively prioritizing competing requirements.
• Ability to work professionally and tactfully with fellow employees, faculty, students and staff; deal with difficult people