HVAC Mechanic

HVAC Mechanic I

Reporting to facilities management, the HVAC Mechanic I is responsible for the diagnosis, maintenance, installation and repair of various types of HVAC, heating and filtering equipment to ensure that such systems are functioning effectively and efficiently. The HVAC Mechanic I must have experience installing, troubleshooting, and servicing chillers, package systems and split systems as well as equipment for air conditioning, refrigeration, heating, climate and air quality control systems.

The HVAC Mechanic I typically works a regular schedule but will be called upon out of hours for emergency repairs, or to provide coverage under circumstances including extreme weather conditions or important campus events. This position is considered essential as defined in the Tufts University Employee Handbook.

Following standard operating procedures as continuously defined by the university, complying with safety norms and regulations and meeting reasonable deadlines for efficiency, installs, repairs, adjusts, maintains and troubleshoots all heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems including but not limited to the following:

• Building Automation System (BAS) – University currently utilizes Johnson Controls Metasys & Schneider Electric systems
• Refrigerant controls (metering devices)
• Chiller systems and controls
• Hermetic compressors
• Heat Pumps
• Split systems
• Packaged units
• Duct or Ductless splits
• Electric Motors (3-phase and 1-phase)
• Electric motor controls (contractors, starters, relays, disconnect, thermostats, etc.)
• Light commercial furnaces, boilers, burners and related controls (oil and gas)
• Various types of water pumps
• Intake and exhaust fans
• Unit heaters (hot water, steam and electric)
• Hand and power tools and HVAC /electrical measuring equipment
• Economizers
• Humidifiers & Dehumidifiers

Creates and maintains timely and accurate asset preventive maintenance and condition records pertaining to HVAC systems, equipment and components utilizing the university's continuous maintenance management system (CMMS). Recommends and procures spare parts for replacement as necessary. Understands and adheres to all university operating procedures pertaining to the use of resources, time tracking and the logging of timely and accurate maintenance and repair activities utilizing division and university systems of record.

Responsible for the daily preparation of the parts and tools for each day's activities. Completes work in a timely and work like manner. Coordinates work functions with fellow workers. Coordinates with assigned manager for the use of non-stock University tools and ensure they are returned to the appropriate place in a timely manner. Participates in University–wide internal training/meetings as required. Attends approved Johnson Controls Metasys classes and/or training (or other vendor training approved by the managers).

Maintains and safeguards university tools in a professional manner. Maintains equipment manuals and repair records. Maintains "in house" inventory of parts for emergency/off-hour repairs. Responds to on-call and overtime requirements as needed. Performs similar or related duties as assigned.

Join Tufts University today to take advantage of our wonderful benefits package. In addition to various health, dental, and vision plans, employees enjoy generous time off, tuition remission, retirement plans with strong contributions, life insurance, long-term disability, commuter benefits, and many other perks and discounts!

The pay rate for this position is $49.18 / hour.