HVAC Mechanic I

Company: Worcester Polytechnic Institute   Location: Worcester, MA  

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

Under the general supervision of the Trades Manager, the HVAC I Technician is responsible for the diagnosis, maintenance, installation, and repair of a wide range of HVAC, heating, and air-filtration equipment to ensure systems operate safely, efficiently, and reliably.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Responsibilities:

• Perform installation, troubleshooting, servicing, and repair of large-scale HVAC systems, including chillers, package units, split systems, and other air-conditioning, refrigeration, and climate-control equipment.
• Maintain and repair individual HVAC components such as damper actuators, valve actuators, thermostats, and laboratory fume hood exhaust systems to ensure optimal system performance.
• Diagnose malfunctions in HVAC control systems and repair air-conditioning (A/C) units to maintain peak operational efficiency and reliability.
• Apply knowledge of standard mechanical system configurations (e.g., VAV, constant volume with or without reheat), direct digital control (DDC) systems, and water-treatment requirements for closed- and open-loop systems.
• Work with steam systems, chiller operations, cooling towers, pumps, and associated mechanical equipment.
• Utilize Building Automation Systems (BAS), preferably Automated Logic Controls (ALC), for monitoring and optimizing HVAC performance.
• Work a regular schedule but remain available for emergency repairs, overtime, and critical coverage during extreme weather or major campus events.
• Perform non-mechanical work as needed to support efficient plant and facilities operations.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years of current field service experience in a commercial or institutional setting as a licensed HVAC technician
• Valid Massachusetts Refrigeration Technician License
• EPA/DEP Certification and Universal CFC Reclamation Certification

General Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and clean driving record
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints
• Working knowledge of computers in a Windows environment, BAS systems, and Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), with Archibus preferred
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Effective time-management and organizational abilities; must work well under pressure and prioritize multiple tasks
• Ability to work professionally and tactfully with colleagues, faculty, students, and staff, including in stressful or challenging situations
• Must maintain a professional appearance and comply with the University’s uniform policy
• Physical ability to meet all job demands, including:
• Lifting items over 50 lbs
• Bending, sitting, squatting, standing, crawling, walking, climbing, kneeling
• Pushing/pulling and reaching above shoulder level
• Using tools and performing manual and fine-finger movements
• Ability to work independently, climb stairs, and work on ladders, staging, lifts, and similar equipment
• Willingness to work indoors and outdoors, including in confined spaces and during inclement weather year-round
• Must successfully complete a criminal background check and motor-vehicle record check
• The employee must frequently move, transport, install, or remove items up to 50 pounds; they must frequently use their hands to feel while operating, activating, using, preparing, inspecting, or positioning various equipment or objects required to perform the job.
• While performing the duties of the job, the employee is frequently required to stand, move, and traverse. The employee is frequently required to ascend/descend, work atop, and traverse while performing essential job duties. The employee is also frequently required to sit in a stationary position, or move to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The employee is frequently exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and high precarious places. The employee frequently works in outdoor various weather conditions.
• The employee regularly works with vibration and the risk of electrical shock.
• The employee rarely works with toxic or caustic chemicals.
• The noise level is often loud.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions, wet or humid conditions and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in this environment is normal.

Compensation: $35.97 per hour ($74,818 annualized), in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement. Overtime opportunities are available as outlined in the agreement.

Instructions to Apply:

Please apply direct to the position or send a copy of your resume to ncivitarese@wpi.edu.

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