Senior HVAC Technician

Summary

Trouble shoots, diagnoses, repairs, maintains and installs all types of HVAC equipment. Responsible for the successful operation of the Garden wide energy management system and associated controlled equipment by means of diagnoses and programming efforts. Involved with the selection, purchase, and installation of new equipment and systems and provides instruction and support training to other members of the Maintenance or Security staff.

• Performs preventive maintenance on all HVAC equipment including, but limited to, low pressure boilers up to 300hp, screw chillers, packaged rooftop systems, cooling towers, greenhouse equipment, pumps, air compressors, etc.
• Installs new pieces of HVAC equipment or complete systems including associated electrical, controls and piping according to specifications and established safety guidelines.
• Troubleshoots and diagnoses equipment and system wide malfunctions/failures, first determining whether the problem lies with a control within the larger energy management system, a specific piece of equipment or any combination of these.
• Makes recommendations for corrective action with emphasis on energy conservation, cost of operation, reliability and safety.
• Creates new programs and screen displays for the Andover energy management system involving system wide HVAC equipment operation as well as campus wide security functions.
• May be required to service and program card access systems controlling doors and vehicle gates and program those systems via the Building Automation System (Andover).
• Installs and troubleshoots Andover hardware which involves system wide equipment.
• Performs repairs on pumps, compressors, and centrifugal equipment.
• Performs electrical and pipe fitting repairs to HVAC systems.
• Identifies and initiates immediate corrective actions for any safety violations that may lead to injury of staff or visitors.
• Performs water tests for cooling towers and closed loop systems and then adds chemicals based on test results.
• Ensures that all applicable safety standards are followed: informs employees/students/volunteers of safety guidelines and safe working practices and routinely monitors to enforce them.
• Adapts or modifies work methods to reduce hazards.
• Performs backups of all Andover programs and reloads programs as required.
• Reports all accidents, injuries and near‑miss accidents immediately.
• Meets expected attendance guidelines.
• Follows and adheres to established policies and procedures, including but not limited to Employee Handbook, Garden Safety Guidelines and Department Policies.
• Behaves & communicates in a manner that promotes and fosters a culture of teamwork, cooperation, and respect within our division and throughout the Garden with all employees, supervisors/managers, volunteers, visitors and others.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

This position does not have direct supervisory responsibilities. However, at times, position may monitor performance and direct duties of contracted HVAC staff working on site and/or other Garden staff who may be assigned to assist on large projects or events.

• Communication:
  Combines listening skills, verbal and written communication skills and visitor relation skills.
• Collaboration:
  
  Incorporates teamwork, mutual respect, active engagement, cooperation and visitor focus.
• Accountability:
  Initiative to take ownership of responsibilities, the ability to prioritize and the working knowledge and skills to take action.
• Problem Solving
  :
  Blends problem solving skills, judgement and decision making skills along with creativity and resourcefulness.
• Stewardship
  :
  Merges the practical application of the Garden values and support for a positive organizational climate.

• Minimum of five (5) to seven (7) years' HVAC and motor control experience.
• Demonstrated work experience troubleshooting, repairing, and operating a wide variety of HVAC equipment including boilers, chillers, packaged rooftop systems, air handlers, freezers and coolers, exhaust fans, restaurant equipment, pumps, and compressors, with emphasis on centralized systems, etc.
• Strong working…