HVAC I​/UPO

Position: HVAC I / UPO
About Mass Art:

Founded in 1873, having celebrated its 150th anniversary in 2023, Massachusetts College of Art and Design (Mass Art), is the nation's first and only independent, free-standing public college of art and design in the country. Mass Art is an inclusive community of thinkers, doers, makers, educators, innovators and leaders striving to shape the future through art and design. We've spent 150 years demonstrating the truly amazing things that happen when a world-class art and design education is an option for every deserving student.

Located in Boston's hub of arts and culture along the Avenue of the Arts, Mass Art enrolls 2,000 students and offers a comprehensive range of undergraduate and graduate degrees in 18 disciplines, as well as continuing education and youth programs.

Mass Art strives to be a model of diversity and inclusion; the campus community reflects the layers of cultural and self-identity that proudly make up our region, nation, and world. We build effective partnerships with co-workers throughout the College by freely sharing appropriate information and providing assistance to all and maintain an environment that is welcoming to persons of all backgrounds, nationalities, and roles.

Job Description:

HVAC I/UPO
Supervised Received:
Assistant Director of Trades
Collective Bargaining Unit: AFSCME

Hours:

6:30 am to 3:00 pm
Salary: $75,379.72 paid in bi-weekly amounts of approximately $2,899.22
Grade 18, Step 7

I. HEATING, VENTILATION, AIR CONDITIONING AND REFRIGERATION (HVAC) MECHANIC SERIES:

• Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC) Mechanic I

II. SUMMARY OF SERIES:

• Incumbents of positions in this series install heating, ventilating, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment including related fixtures; check heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment for malfunctions; maintain and repair heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment; and perform related work as required.
• The basic purpose of this work is to install, maintain and repair heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment.

III. ORGANIZATIONAL LEVELS:

• Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC) Mechanic I is the entry-level technical job in this series.

IV. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES COMMON TO ALL LEVELS IN SERIES:

• Installs heating, ventilating, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment, including controls and related fixtures such as air and water filters and piping by using refrigeration, pipe fitting and structural layout techniques, blueprints, appropriate machines, tools and work aids to join tubing and/or pipes; to cut and thread pipes; to solder or braze joints; to mount compressor and condenser units; and to connect motors, compressors, temperature controls, humidity controls and circulating ventilation fans to electrical power sources.
• Checks equipment for malfunctioning by observing pressure and vacuum gauges and other indicators; by adjusting controls in testing joints and connections for gas leaks; by injecting refrigerant and adjustment valves, controls and pumps; and by using testing equipment such as voltmeters, ohmmeters, amprobes, etc. to ensure proper operation.
• Maintains, rebuilds and repairs by replacing worn or defective parts such as switches, fuses, thermostats and electrical wiring; by pumping specified gas or fluids into systems; by adding necessary liquids; by lubricating motors and bearings; and by changing filters.
• Calculates heat loads for new installations; analyzes and treats both open and closed water systems such as cooling towers by adding algericides to prevent the spread of airborne bacteria.
• Performs related work such as making and assembling metal ducts and chassis parts for heating, air conditioning and refrigeration systems; drilling holes for mounting brackets; screwing, boring, riveting and welding parts to assemble structural and functional components such as motors, controls, switches and gauges; and installing shells and cabinets of systems.

VII. SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

• Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC) Mechanic I:
• Incumbents of positions at this level receive general supervision from Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanics or other employees of higher grade who provide training and instruction, assign work and review performance through written and verbal reports for compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations.

VIII. SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

• Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC) Mechanic I:
• Incumbents of positions at this level may exercise functional supervision (i.e., over certain but not all work activities or over some or all work activities on a temporary basis) over 1-5 trades personnel.

IX.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC) Mechanics are exposed to the harmful effects of noxious fumes, chemicals, inadequate ventilation, excessive machine noises and high voltage…