HVAC-R Mechanic, Facilities

HVAC‑R MECHANIC

Repair & Maintenance – will be responsible for repairing and maintaining heating, ventilation, air‑conditioning and refrigeration for the Institute's buildings and equipment; inspecting and testing heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems to ensure proper functioning; operating and maintaining steam heating systems, HVAC controls, gas and oil‑fired heating systems and boilers, water treatment, and refrigeration systems; troubleshooting, repairing and installing pneumatic electronic temperature control systems;

maintaining repairs and rebuilding pumps, ice machines, air compressors and other building systems equipment; receiving work order assignments, ordering materials and completing tasks accurately with detailed written comments provided on work orders upon completion; completing time entry and returning work orders to supervisor on a daily basis with comments; performing duties in accordance with MSDA's, signage and general instructions; performing scheduled preventative maintenance on building equipment, including but not limited to lubricating components, changing filters, repacking valves, adjusting and replacing belts;

cleaning work areas and maintaining tools and equipment; and providing customers with information about the progress of work.

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Five years of work experience in applicable trade/field, or formal controls training in mechanical operations and maintenance
• Driver's License
• EPA Universal Recovery Certificate/License
• Knowledge of environmental rooms such as Harris Environmental
• Ability to read ladder diagrams, blueprints and schematics
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

• MA Oil Burner License and Certification
• Sheet Metal License
• MA Universal Refrigerant Recovery Certificate
• MA Refrigeration Technician Certification
• General understanding of building automation systems
• Experience working in labs

MIT will conduct a background check (including checking criminal records) for finalists. For current MIT SEIU members, this background check will be done for finalists who are bidding for a promotion or for a voluntary transfer to another classification or seniority unit.