Building Engineer - HVAC

Company Federal Reserve Bank of Boston As an employee of the Boston Fed, you will work to promote sound growth and financial stability in New England and the nation. You will contribute to communities, the region, and the nation by conducting economic research, participating in monetary policy-making, supervising certain financial institutions, providing financial services and payments, playing a leadership role in the payments industry, and supporting economic well-being in communities through a variety of efforts.

The Boston Fed is one of 12 Reserve Banks and we serve all or parts of Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont. Our mission is accomplished through our Bank's values: community, innovation, integrity, trust, leadership, and excellence.
2nd shift Tuesday - Saturday 3:00 pm - 11:00 pmYou will be required to work onsite for this role.

Reporting to the Building Engineering HVAC Supervisor, the Building Engineer (BE/HVAC) plays a key role in ensuring the smooth and uninterrupted operation and integrity of critical building systems at the Bank’s 1 million sq..ft.. facility. The BE/HVAC is responsible for the operation, maintenance and repair of the building's heating, ventilating, air conditioning (HVAC), refrigeration, fire protection, emergency generator, pumping, water, air and steam distribution systems.

This position is part of a collaborative team of highly skilled and licensed HVAC technicians, electricians and plumbers. The BE/HVAC interacts regularly with people at all levels of the organization and our tenant firms, representing RESG as a professional partner. Take and evaluate operational readings of utilities and equipment, interpret status, and take appropriate corrective actions as warranted. Inspect, test, and make repairs to equipment located throughout the building as assigned.

Ensure compliance with all policies, standards and procedures regarding shop operations and equipment repairs, including those pertaining to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) chloroflouorocarbon (CFC) and Hydro chloroflouorocarbon (HCFC) refrigerants. Provide input and suggestions to the Building Engineering Supervisor regarding potential improvements or enhancements to systems or equipment. Assist in compiling pertinent information on building operating systems to support development of required designs and plans.

Regularly test, evaluate and take appropriate action to chemically treat the building's piping distribution system. Troubleshoot system issues by interpreting schematics, blueprints, and systems and building diagrams. Respond to service requests from Bank departments and tenant firms, as assigned, for all HVAC related issues, e.g. temperature adjustments,installation of thermostats, adjustment of VAV box, etc. Track and complete all work orders in a timely manner via the proprietary FedTRAC system.

Assist other Operations units as needed. Respond to off-shift emergency calls as needed. Perform other duties as assigned. Comply with all Bank and department policies and procedures. This position is not required to directly supervise others.

Total Base Pay range: 85,500.

-  depending on experience.

This position requires a Massachusetts HVAC/RE Journeyman's license and EPA Universal Refrigerant Recovery Certification, and a minimum of 5 years’ experience working in large central plant operations. CEM Certification a plus. Must have a thorough and demonstrable knowledge of all types of mechanical systems, including package units, split systems, chillers, boilers, pumps, VFD’s and BAS Control Systems. Must have experience working within a structured PM program and the ability to read, understand and interpret schematic drawings.

Must be capable of evaluating building systems, evaluating status indicators and taking appropriate action independently without supervision; must be able to take BAS readings and develop strategies to operate at optimal efficiencies.

Must have a successful track record of working collaboratively on HVAC teams. Must have a strong working knowledge of energy management best practices and must be committed to a continuous program of…