Lead HVAC Technician

Job Description

Position:
Lead HVAC Technician (40 hours/12 months)

Cambridge is a vibrant, diverse city as well as a central hub of the nation's innovative economy. Educating approximately 7,000 students PreK-12+, the Cambridge Public Schools consists of diverse and dedicated faculty, cutting-edge technology, and innovative programs. While each of the CPS school communities is unique, they are joined in a shared vision of rigorous, joyful, and culturally responsive learning. Over 30% of CPS students speak a language other than English at home, and more than 70 languages are represented across the district.

Our schools proudly embrace this linguistic and cultural diversity while striving to establish high expectations for all students.

Reporting directly to the Maintenance Manager, HVAC Technician is responsible for day-to-day operation and management of HVAC systems at all locations. Primary responsibilities include maintenance and repair of HVACR systems; monitoring and operating building management systems (BMS).

• Installs heating, ventilating, air-conditioning and refrigeration equipment, including related fixtures; checks equipment for malfunctions; maintains and repairs or replaces defective equipment. Performs related work as required.
• Checks pressure and vacuum gauges and other indicators. Adjusts controls, tests joints and connections for gas leaks, injects refrigerant and adjusts valves, controls and pumps, and uses testing equipment such as voltmeter, ohmmeters, amp-probes, etc., to ensure proper operation.
• Maintains and repairs equipment by replacing worn or defective parts such as switches, fuses, motors, bearings, valves and damper operators, thermostats and electrical wiring. Pumps specified gas or fluids into a system, adds necessary liquids, lubricates motors and bearings, and changes filters and belts. Repairs and replaces pneumatic and DDC parts, motors, thermostats, etc.
• Joins tubing and/or pipes, cuts and threads pipes, solders and brazes joints, mounts compressor and condenser units, connects motors, compressors, temperature controls, humidity controls and related equipment.
• Troubleshoots heating, air conditioning and refrigeration systems; drilling holes for mounting brackets; screwing, bolting, riveting and welding parts to assemble structural and functional components such as motors, controls, switches and gauges.
• Recovers CFC and HCFC refrigerants using safe procedures while operating appropriate recovery equipment.
• Checks work orders, reports and invoices for accuracy.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Current and valid Massachusetts Refrigeration Technician's License preferred.
• EPA Universal certification required.
• Current and valid Massachusetts Driver's License.
• At least 10 years experience with various HVAC systems and 5 years of experience with computer based building management systems.
• Ability to troubleshoot, repair and replace HVAC components and controls.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience with email, online time keeping, computerized maintenance management software. School Dude preferred.
• Must have the ability to occasionally work outside of the scheduled hours and on weekends. Must have transportation to commute between schools.
• Exposure to all weather conditions. Ability to lift, carry, pull, push, squat and reach.

Hours:

6am to 2:30 pm or 2pm to 10:30pm (Must have the ability to occasionally work outside of the scheduled hours and on weekends. A work vehicle will be provided.)

In accordance with the Local 1611 AFSCME contract, plus overtime as available.

At the Cambridge Public Schools, we are committed to cultivating an environment where diverse perspectives and backgrounds are embraced, acknowledging that a team reflecting diversity of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital/domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, and veteran status allows us to serve our communities better. To that end, we welcome and encourage applicants to bring their authentic selves when considering employment opportunities within our school district.