Licensed HVAC Refrigeration Mechanic

About the Role

Under general supervision and following established standards, policies, and procedures, you will install, inspect, test, repair, and replace window air conditioning units and refrigeration equipment for air conditioning hospital buildings, preserving food, making ice, and cooling water.

Responsibilities

• Respond to routine and emergency heating/cooling, ventilation, refrigeration, and facilities automation and control service requests via online work order, radio dispatch, or as assigned by Group Leader/Supervisor.
• Plan assigned work by selecting and obtaining needed equipment and materials and determining the appropriate sequence of tasks.
• Troubleshoot and repair basic facilities automation and control components, including thermostats, VAV box controllers, pneumatic and DDC cooling valves, heating valves, and sensors.
• Install and maintain refrigeration equipment such as ice machines, DX split systems, and refrigerators/freezers.
• Pressurize and inspect piping/tubing for leaks, solder joints, repair, adjust, and replace valves, and refill or reclaim refrigerant as needed.
• Install and maintain air conditioning and refrigeration equipment, fixtures, and component parts. Disassemble devices as necessary and remove, adjust, clean, lubricate, and/or replace mechanical parts/equipment such as motors, compressors, and filters.
• Troubleshoot and repair basic heating, ventilation, and cooling issues pertaining to VAV box systems, air handlers, and fan coils.
• Maintain communication with other engineering department personnel to plan and coordinate work assignments and describe or refer problems/issues outside the scope of authority/trade.
• Complete, file, and/or route a variety of logs and records required to document work performed and ensure compliance with hospital and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain neatness and safety of the work area. Clean and maintain tools and equipment in working condition, reporting items in need of repair or replacement to Group Leader/Supervisor.
• Maintain technical knowledge and skills through attendance at in-service and continuing education programs and participation in other related activities.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED and up to one year of basic technical training.
• 1 year of experience required; 3 years of facilities experience preferred.
• Current Massachusetts Refrigeration Technician License is required.

Schedule

Tuesday – Saturday: 11:00 PM – 7:00 AM

Pay

The posted pay range is Boston Children’s reasonable and good-faith expectation for this pay at the time of posting. Any base pay offer provided depends on skills, experience, education, certifications, and a variety of other job-related factors.

Benefits

• Flexible schedules.
• Affordable health, vision, and dental insurance.
• Child care and student loan subsidies.
• Generous levels of time off.
• 403(b) Retirement Savings plan and Pension.
• Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement.
• Cell phone plan discounts.
• Discounted rates on T-passes.