HVAC Mechanic

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.

• The HVAC Mechanic I 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.
• The HVAC Mechanic I 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.

Basic Requirements:
Knowledge and experience typically acquired by:

• 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
• Must be able to perform minor plumbing and electrical work (as allowed by code).
• Must be able to read and comprehend blueprints
• Must have working knowledge of computers in a Windows environment, BAS systems (JCI and Schneider helpful), and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems, (MAXIMO helpful)
• Must have effective oral and written communication skills with the ability to read, write and comprehend the English language.
• Must possess solid time management and organizational skills, work well under pressure and juggle multiple tasks effectively, prioritizing competing requirements
• Must be able to work professionally and tactfully with fellow employees, faculty, students and staff; deal with difficult people and / or stressful scenarios
• Must maintain a professional appearance at all times and adhere to the University’s uniform policy
• Must be physically able to meet all job requirements
• Solid time management skills including the ability to multi-task, tactfully deal with unforeseen challenges and people and work well in a team setting with other technicians and trades professionals
• Required to work indoors and outdoors in potentially cramped space, during inclement weather year round
• Successful completion of CORI/SORI background and driving background checks.
• Certification in EPA/DEP
• Universal CFC reclamation
• Massachusetts Refrigeration Technician License
• Valid US driver's license

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate's Degree or higher in relevant field
• Trade or vocational school is strongly
• Proficiency in the use of Maximo CMMS system
• Valid Massachusetts Journeyman Sheet Metal License
• OSHA 10 card

Special Work Schedule Requirements:

• Flexibility in work schedule required due to campus related emergencies, events occurring nights and weekends and special events such as matriculation and commencement

Join Tufts University today to take advantage of our wonderful benefits package. In addition to various health, dental, and vision plans, employees enjoy generous time off, tuition remission, retirement plans with strong contributions, life insurance, long-term disability, commuter benefits, and many other perks and discounts!

The pay rate for this position is $49.18 / hour.

*Bonus eligibility and criteria:

• The new hire must be a regular, full-time university employee and must be employed by the university when the bonus is paid out.
• The new hire must represent the candidate’s first contact with the university.
• The new hire cannot be currently employed at the university.
• Non-benefits eligible temporary/contract employees are not eligible.
• This is a one-time bonus paid in two installments. $2,500 will be paid at the new hire's 180th day of employment. The remaining installment of $2,500 will be paid at the new hire's one year anniversary of employment.
• All sign-on bonuses are considered compensation according to federal tax guidelines.
• New hire must be in good standing to be eligible for payment.