HVAC Mechanic

Company:
Action Facilities Management, INC

Location:

Boston, MA

The HVAC Mechanic will be responsible for the installation, repair, and maintenance of all types of HVAC equipment at a Journeyman level of service. This position will be responsible for emergency after‑hours call backs as determined by the facility coordinator.

$58.04 per hour

This is a union position.

Monday - Friday, 6:00am - 2:30pm

• Provide Journeyman’s level HVAC maintenance support expertise.
• Perform the maintenance, diagnostic testing, overhauling, installation, and repairs on a large variety of types of refrigeration, dehumidification, air‑conditioning, ventilation and heating systems equipment and controls within critically controlled environmental installations.
• Research specifications as provided by other parties and make installation corrections required ensuring proper function of equipment as required by tenant agency requirements.
• Perform preventative maintenance functions including changing filters; cleaning cooling towers, heating and cooling coils, etc.
• Perform a wide variety of building maintenance tasks, which must be performed to proficiency including adjustments and repairs to HVAC and electrical systems.
• Function independently and/or in teams. Relied upon to make decisions and sound recommendations concerning HVAC operations and maintenance.
• Fabricate, assemble, and install ductwork and chassis parts using portable metalworking tools and welding equipment.
• Install evaporator units in chassis or in air‑duct system, using hand tools.
• Cut and bend tubing to correct length and shape using cutting and bending equipment and tools; cut and thread pipe using machine‑threading or hand‑threading equipment.
• Join tubing or pipes to various refrigerating units by means of sleeves, couplings or unions, and solder joints using torch, forming a complete circuit for refrigerant.
• Install expansion and discharge valves in circuit.
• Connect motors, compressors, temperature controls, humidity controls, and circulating ventilation fans to control panels and connect control panels to power source.
• Install air and water filters in completed installation.
• Inject refrigerant into compressor to test systems and add Freon gas to build up prescribed operating pressure.
• Observe pressure and vacuum gauges and adjust controls to ensure proper operation.
• Test joints and connections for gas leaks using gauges, electronic leak detector, and electronic micron gauge or soap‑and‑water solution.
• Wrap pipes in insulation batting and secure them in place with cement or wire bands.
• Replace defective breaker controls, thermostats, switches, fuses, and electrical wiring to repair installed units using electrician’s hand tools and test equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive, hands‑on experience in commercial or industrial settings in a large, complex environment
• Massachusetts Refrigeration Technician License
• EPA Universal
• HVAC Journeyman License
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Ability to read, write, and speak English
• Knowledge of computers and basic computer applications
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and schematics
• Ability to communicate with a wide range of personnel

• Tools related to HVAC maintenance and repair, test equipment, and safety gear

• Frequently required to stand, walk, or stoop for long periods of time.
• Capable of lifting up to 75 lbs.
• Must be able to use arms, hands, and fingers to reach, handle, and feel.
• Specific vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and depth perception.
• Must have suitable endurance to do physical labor for long periods of time.
• Once certified, must be willing to work in confined spaces.

• Requires work both inside and outside the facility.
• May require work on the roof of a building or in the basement and confined spaces.
• May experience high levels of noise in connection to equipment and tools.
• May be exposed to wet or humid conditions.
• Must be able to perform work while wearing required PPE.
• Must be willing to participate in training for confined spaces including all aspects of breathing apparatus fit testing.