Summary

• This position focuses on maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing HVAC and Refrigeration equipment across multiple buildings in a Campus setting. You'll spend a significant portion of your time performing hands-on technical work requiring expertise in HVAC-R systems maintenance in a life sciences environment. While significant site-specific training will be provided, you must be familiar with Building Automation Systems (BAS), Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), and blueprint reading to complete assigned tasks effectively. As part of a shift rotation, you'll participate in on-call coverage and respond to emergency situations, as needed.

Responsibilities

• • Monitor operation of refrigeration, HVAC, centrifugal chillers, cooling towers, VAV systems, and related equipment
  • Respond immediately to system alarms, troubleshoot issues and take appropriate corrective action
  • Log complaints, status updates, and follow-up actions in CMMS database
  • Analyze system operations to determine causes of problems, make adjustments to mechanical systems and implement solutions to ensure optimal operation
  • Perform preventive maintenance on building and critical system equipment
  • Install and repair piping, valves, filters, hot water systems, and HVAC units including package units, mini-splits, actuators, and VAVs
  • Service water heaters, motors, heating units, pumps, and air compressors
  • Rebuild heat exchangers and replacing bearings and seals in equipment
  • Install and repair
  • Check CMMS for new service requests and respond promptly
  • Record system readings and document all maintenance activities in CMMS database
  • Report equipment conditions to Management
  • Assist other technicians with major repairs and maintenance tasks
  • Ensure safe handling of refrigeration and other compressed gases
  • Maintaining accurate records of materials, labor, and costs in the work order system
  • Keeping work areas clean and returning tools to proper storage locations
  • Repair/Correct alarm condition, if possible, otherwise start follow-up trail for each alarm. You are responsible for all alarms that occur during your shift when on the On Call schedule.
  • Monitor the operation and make adjustments on refrigeration, heat exchanger, HVAC, Centrifugal Chillers, Cooling tower, VAV systems, electrical, emergency backup systems and hot water systems; monitors operation, adjusts, and maintains refrigeration, chilled water, and air conditioning equipment; boilers, and ventilating and hot water heaters; pumps, valves, piping and filters; other mechanical and electrical equipment; record readings and make adjustments where necessary to assure proper operation of equipment. Requires the ability to analyze the operation of various systems, determine the cause of any problems/malfunctions and take corrective action as required.
  • Inform upper management about equipment conditions.
  • Perform preventive maintenance on all base building and critical system equipment which includes but not limited to: assemble all tools, supplies and instruments necessary to complete the job, performing work with a minimum amount disruption, conducting immediate clean-up of work area, completing the work order task sheet, returning tools to workshop, and unused supplies to store room, reporting any equipment problems, impending supply or material shortages to your supervisor.
  • Install and repairs HVAC units, like package units, mini splits, actuator, VAVs water heaters, motors, heating units etc. Install and rebuild pumps and motors; install and rebuild air compressors; heat exchangers; replace bearings in all types of motors; replace seals on pumps; install and repair piping, valves, filters, hot water systems and associated controls; assist other technicians and operators with major repairs and maintenance of building and equipment. Inspect, repairs, and maintains electrical controls, switching and motor controls.
  • Complies with departmental policy for the safe handling of hazardous materials.
  • Ensures that all appropriate R&M data (i.e. material costs, contract labor costs, Jones Lang LaSalle effort, etc.) is captured on a work order.
  • Maintain compliance with the JLL ESCP audit Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
  • High school diploma or state equivalent required
  • Ability to communicate well in both oral and written reports
  • Knowledge of OSHA standards and local codes
  • Proficient with computer-based systems and programs, including Microsoft Office and Outlook\
  • Skilled and physically able to operate electric hand tools, work on a ladder, carry tools, lift and carry heavy loads, operate required equipment, and operate a motor vehicle
  • Able to work in close places such as closets, crawl spaces, attics, vaults, etc.
  • Able to work on roofs of buildings

Requirements

• Required Qualifications

  • Massachusetts Refrigeration Technician License (active)
  • High school diploma or state equivalent
  • 2 years of related trade schooling or equivalent
  • Minimum 3 years' experience working with HVAC/mechanical systems
  • Strong troubleshooting skills for HVAC and refrigeration equipment
  • Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written formats
  • Knowledge of OSHA standards and local building codes
  • Proficiency with computer-based systems including Microsoft Office and Outlook
  • Good understanding of refrigeration system functions and operations, including walk-in coolers, environmental chambers, ice machines etc.
  • Skill in operating electric hand tools and required technical equipment
  • Valid driver's license
  • Physical ability to work in confined spaces (closets, crawl spaces, attics, vaults)
  • Capability to work on building roofs
  • Ability to frequently bend, twist, reach, and lift up to 50 lbs
  • Willingness to participate in on-call rotation

  Preferred Qualifications

  • Massachusetts Refrigeration Contractor License
  • EPA certification for handling refrigerants
  • Experience with centrifugal chillers and cooling tower systems
  • Knowledge of Building Automation Systems (BAS)
  • Experience with Variable Air Volume (VAV) systems
  • Familiarity with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
  • Ability to read and interpret mechanical blueprints and schematics
  • Experience with commercial boiler systems
  • Background in commercial or industrial building maintenance
  • Knowledge of energy conservation practices for HVAC systems
  • Experience with emergency power and backup systems

  
  

  Additional Skills Requested for Role

  Centrifugal Chillers & Cooling Tower Systems

  Variable Air Volume (VAV) Systems

  Preventive & Corrective Maintenance

  Commercial HVAC Equipment Maintenance

  Refrigeration System Operations (Walk-in Coolers, Environmental Chambers, Ice Machines)

  Mechanical Blueprint & Schematic Reading

  Commercial Boiler Systems

  Electrical Controls & Motor Controls

  Pumps, Heat Exchangers, Air Compressors

  OSHA Standards & Building Codes

  Microsoft Office & Outlook

  Emergency Power & Backup Systems

  EPA Refrigerant Certification

  Energy Conservation Practices

  Commercial/Industrial Building Maintenance

  On-Call Support & Emergency Response

  Strong Documentation & CMMS Work Order Management

  Valid Driver's License

  Must-Have Screening Skills:

  Active Massachusetts Refrigeration Technician License

  HVAC/Refrigeration Troubleshooting Experience (3+ years)

  BAS and/or CMMS Experience

  Chillers, Cooling Towers, and VAV Systems Experience

  Ability to Work 3rd Shift and Participate in On-Call Rotation

Skills

• HVAC repair
• EPA Refrigerant Certification
• Universal EPA/CFC Certification