HVAC Mechanic C (Mechanical Trades) at Babson College – Wellesley, Massachusetts

Assist in the maintenance, inspection, operation, and repair of building HVAC and refrigeration systems, hot water (gas, electric, and oil fired) systems and components at the Babson College; work with the HVAC technicians to adjust those systems as necessary for optimal performance to maintain compliance with state/local building and heating/cooling codes and regulations by performing the following essential duties.

The hours for this position are Monday - Friday, 7:00 am - 3:30 pm

The hourly rate is $39.72.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Assist in the operation of all buildings HVAC and refrigeration systems and auxiliary equipment and components to detect hazards, malfunctions and the need for adjustment and/or replacement to such items as controls, thermostats, as well as other related types of equipment; basic use and operation of computerized energy management systems.

Assist in the maintenance of all buildings’ HVAC, refrigeration systems, auxiliary equipment and components such as cooling towers and pumps, as well as other related types of equipment.

Assist in the repair or replacement of all the buildings’ faulty HVAC, refrigeration equipment, motors, controls, valves, towers, dampers, regulators, gaskets, flanges, seals, pumps, draft fans and compressors, including related systems such as chilled water or condenser water loops.

Assist in the performance of analysis and troubleshooting of buildings’ HVAC and refrigeration equipment, hot and chilled water systems, to isolate and identify the root causes of systems’ failure or inadequate performance; develop interim and permanent solutions for identified systems’ failures

Assist with the documentation of all repairs, maintenance and comments on assigned service work order slips; record routine system(s) equipment readings, responses to equipment alarms, maintenance work performed and other pertinent information in applicable equipment logs and databases.

Work with other in-house technicians and contractors to keep all systems in as new condition as possible at Babson College.

Respond to and correct deficiencies identified in service order work slips, executing new or modified installations to minimize waste of materials, provide access for future maintenance and avoid unsightly, hazardous and unreliable repairs, while meeting manufacturers’ installation specifications and local codes/requirements.

Provide assistance to other department trade group members as needed in the completion of work tasks; provide appropriate support in major campus events such as commencement and opening of school; participate in snow removal activities to maintain campus operations.

Assume additional responsibilities as required.

YOUR TEAM WILL INCLUDE

N/A

WHAT EDUCATION AND SKILLS YOU WILL NEED

High School Diploma or GED; must have completed one year of school as a refrigeration apprentice technician and one year working in the trade under a licensed refrigeration technician; certification for reclaiming refrigerants; will attend safety training as required by Management.

At least 1-2 years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Must be able to function well in a team/community environment, displaying common courtesies and politeness; frequently interacts with students, teachers, co-workers, and administrators.

Ability to understand documents such as safety rules, material safety data sheets (MSDS), mechanical drawings, operating, maintenance, repair, installation and procedure instructions or manuals.

Ability to complete reports, logs and descriptions of equipment problems and needs.

Ability to describe and explain specific problems seen in the field to other shop members.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

HOW AND WHERE YOU WILL WORK

Must have had a valid unrestricted U.S. Driver’s License for one year, and maintain throughout employment an insurable (as determined by the College’s insurer’s criteria) or a satisfactory driving record; must successfully complete and pass the College’s vehicle training program within the first 30-60 days of employment; annual or more frequent review of employee’s driving record based on the College insurer’s criteria; and will attend safety training as required by management.

A. Physical Environment:

• Regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.

• Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts; high precarious places; hazardous chemicals; outside weather conditions and extreme heat.

• Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles.

• Usually moderate noise level.

• Regularly required to work extended hours and participate in an after-hours emergency call-back program.

B. Physical Demands

• Operates a motor vehicle daily.

• Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

• Frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, talk or hear, and smell.

• Occasionally required to sit.

• Regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

• Regularly climb and/or balance up to 10 feet and frequently climb and or balance up to 25 feet.

• Regular use of close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS YOU MAY HAVE

Criteria for advancement to next level: Two to three years related experience; certification for reclaiming refrigerants from technical school or program; Massachusetts Refrigeration license or acceptable equivalent experience; certification from technical school for HVAC/R; recommendation by supervisor; acceptable background check; must be in good standing with no documented disciplinary actions for previous two years.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Assist in the operation of all buildings HVAC and refrigeration systems and auxiliary equipment and components to detect hazards, malfunctions and the need for adjustment and/or replacement to such items as controls, thermostats, as well as other related types of equipment; basic use and operation of computerized energy management systems.

Assist in the maintenance of all buildings’ HVAC, refrigeration systems, auxiliary equipment and components such as cooling towers and pumps, as well as other related types of equipment.

Assist in the repair or replacement of all the buildings’ faulty HVAC, refrigeration equipment, motors, controls, valves, towers, dampers, regulators, gaskets, flanges, seals, pumps, draft fans and compressors, including related systems such as chilled water or condenser water loops.

Assist in the performance of analysis and troubleshooting of buildings’ HVAC and refrigeration equipment, hot and chilled water systems, to isolate and identify the root causes of systems’ failure or inadequate performance; develop interim and permanent solutions for identified systems’ failures

Assist with the documentation of all repairs, maintenance and comments on assigned service work order slips; record routine system(s) equipment readings, responses to equipment alarms, maintenance work performed and other pertinent information in applicable equipment logs and databases.

Work with other in-house technicians and contractors to keep all systems in as new condition as possible at Babson College.

Respond to and correct deficiencies identified in service order work slips, executing new or modified installations to minimize waste of materials, provide access for future maintenance and avoid unsightly, hazardous and unreliable repairs, while meeting manufacturers’ installation specifications and local codes/requirements.

Provide assistance to other department trade group members as needed in the completion of work tasks; provide appropriate support in major campus events such as commencement and opening of school; participate in snow removal activities to maintain campus operations.

Assume additional responsibilities as required.

YOUR TEAM WILL INCLUDE

N/A

WHAT EDUCATION AND SKILLS YOU WILL NEED

High School Diploma or GED; must have completed one year of school as a refrigeration apprentice technician and one year working in the trade under a licensed refrigeration technician; certification for reclaiming refrigerants; will attend safety training as required by Management.

At least 1-2 years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Must be able to function well in a team/community environment, displaying common courtesies and politeness; frequently interacts with students, teachers, co-workers, and administrators.

Ability to understand documents such as safety rules, material safety data sheets (MSDS), mechanical drawings, operating, maintenance, repair, installation and procedure instructions or manuals.

Ability to complete reports, logs and descriptions of equipment problems and needs.

Ability to describe and explain specific problems seen in the field to other shop members.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

HOW AND WHERE YOU WILL WORK

Must have had a valid unrestricted U.S. Driver’s License for one year, and maintain throughout employment an insurable (as determined by the College’s insurer’s criteria) or a satisfactory driving record; must successfully complete and pass the College’s vehicle training program within the first 30-60 days of employment; annual or more frequent review of employee’s driving record based on the College insurer’s criteria; and will attend safety training as required by management.

A. Physical Environment:

• Regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.

• Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts; high precarious places; hazardous chemicals; outside weather conditions and extreme heat.

• Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles.

• Usually moderate noise level.

• Regularly required to work extended hours and participate in an after-hours emergency call-back program.

B. Physical Demands

• Operates a motor vehicle daily.

• Regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

• Frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, talk or hear, and smell.

• Occasionally required to sit.

• Regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

• Regularly climb and/or balance up to 10 feet and frequently climb and or balance up to 25 feet.

• Regular use of close vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS YOU MAY HAVE

Criteria for advancement to next level: Two to three years related experience; certification for reclaiming refrigerants from technical school or program; Massachusetts Refrigeration license or acceptable equivalent experience; certification from technical school for HVAC/R; recommendation by supervisor; acceptable background check; must be in good standing with no documented disciplinary actions for previous two years.

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