Northeastern University
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Boston, MA (Main Campus)time type:
Full timeposted on:
Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id:
R136101**About the Opportunity**## ***What You’ll Do***Under the general supervision of the HVAC Trades Manager, the HVAC System Technician 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 Systems Technician must have extensive experience with the installation, troubleshooting, and servicing of large-scale systems, including chillers, package units, split systems, and other equipment designed for air conditioning, refrigeration, and climate control.* The HVAC Systems Technician will specialize in maintaining and repairing individual HVAC components such as damper actuators, valve actuators, thermostats, and Laboratory Fume Hood exhaust systems to ensure precise functionality and optimal performance of integrated systems.* The HVAC Systems Technician will diagnose malfunctions in control systems and repair air conditioning (A/C) units, ensuring optimal performance and system reliability.* The HVAC Systems Technician must have knowledge of standard mechanical system configurations (e.g., VAV, constant volume with or without reheat), DDC control systems, and water treatment for closed and open loop systems. Familiarity with steam systems, chiller operations, cooling towers, pumps, and associated equipment is essential, along with a general proficiency in total building operations.* The HVAC Systems Technician typically works a regular schedule but must be available for emergency repairs, overtime, or coverage as needed, during extreme weather conditions, and critical campus events. The role may also require non-mechanical work as needed to ensure proper plant operations.* The HVAC Systems Technician is considered essential personnel. This is a condition of employment. Job description and schedule are subject to change due to University needs and demands.**Available schedule**: **Sunday through Thursday, 6AM – 2:30PM**## ## ***What We’re Looking For*****Basic Requirements by Technician Level:****HVAC System Technician 1*** Minimum of 3 years of current field service experience in a commercial/institutional setting working under a licensed contractor or maintenance organization* Certification in EPA/DEP and Universal CFC reclamation**HVAC Systems Technician 2*** Minimum of 5 years of current field service experience in a commercial/institutional setting as a licensed HVAC technician* Valid Massachusetts Refrigeration Technician License* Certification in EPA/DEP and Universal CFC reclamation**Basic Requirements for All*** High School diploma or GED* Valid US Driver's license and clean driving record* Must be able to read and comprehend blueprints* Must have working knowledge of computers in a Windows environment, BAS systems, Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (Archibus preferred)* Must have effective oral and written communication skills* Must possess solid time management and organizational skills, work well under pressure, and juggle multiple tasks effectively prioritizing competing requirements* Must be able to work professionally and tactfully with fellow employees, faculty, students, and staff to deal with difficult people and/or stressful scenarios* Must maintain a professional appearance and adhere to the University's uniform policy* Must be physically able to meet all job requirements including lifting items over 50 lbs and the ability to bend, sit, squat, stand, crawl, walk, climb, push/pull, kneel, handle objects (manual dexterity), reach above shoulder level, and use fine finger movements.* Must be able to work alone and climb multiple sets of stairs, work off ladders, staging, lifts, etc.Required to work indoors and outdoors in potentially cramped spaces, during inclement weather year-round* Must successfully complete a criminal background check and motor vehicle record check.**Position Type**Facilities**Additional Information**Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit
for more information.All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.**Base Pay Rate:**$47.69Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university and the recognized leader in experiential lifelong learning. Our approach of integrating real-world experience with education, research, and innovation empowers our students, faculty, alumni, and partners to create worldwide impact.Our global university system provides our community and academic, government, and industry partners with unique opportunities to think locally and act globally. The system—which includes 14 campuses across the U.S., U.K., and Canada, 300,000-plus alumni, and 3,000 partners worldwide—serves as a platform for scaling ideas, talent, and solutions.
The university’s residential campuses for undergraduate and graduate degrees are located in Boston, London, and Oakland, California. Our research and graduate campuses are in the Massachusetts communities of Burlington and Nahant; Arlington, Virginia; Charlotte, North Carolina; Miami; Portland, Maine; Seattle; Silicon Valley, California; Toronto; and Vancouver.Northeastern’s personalized, experiential undergraduate and graduate programs lead to degrees through the doctorate in 10 colleges and schools across our campuses. Learning emphasizes the intersection of data, technology, and human literacies, uniquely preparing graduates for careers of the future and lives of fulfillment and accomplishment.
Our research enterprise, with an R1 Carnegie classification, is solutions oriented and spans the world. Our faculty scholars and students work in teams that cross not just disciplines, but also sectors—aligned around solving today’s highly interconnected global challenges and focused on transformative impact for humankind. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Boston, MA (Main Campus)time type:
Full timeposted on:
Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id:
R136101**About the Opportunity**## ***What You’ll Do***Under the general supervision of the HVAC Trades Manager, the HVAC System Technician 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 Systems Technician must have extensive experience with the installation, troubleshooting, and servicing of large-scale systems, including chillers, package units, split systems, and other equipment designed for air conditioning, refrigeration, and climate control.* The HVAC Systems Technician will specialize in maintaining and repairing individual HVAC components such as damper actuators, valve actuators, thermostats, and Laboratory Fume Hood exhaust systems to ensure precise functionality and optimal performance of integrated systems.* The HVAC Systems Technician will diagnose malfunctions in control systems and repair air conditioning (A/C) units, ensuring optimal performance and system reliability.* The HVAC Systems Technician must have knowledge of standard mechanical system configurations (e.g., VAV, constant volume with or without reheat), DDC control systems, and water treatment for closed and open loop systems. Familiarity with steam systems, chiller operations, cooling towers, pumps, and associated equipment is essential, along with a general proficiency in total building operations.* The HVAC Systems Technician typically works a regular schedule but must be available for emergency repairs, overtime, or coverage as needed, during extreme weather conditions, and critical campus events. The role may also require non-mechanical work as needed to ensure proper plant operations.* The HVAC Systems Technician is considered essential personnel. This is a condition of employment. Job description and schedule are subject to change due to University needs and demands.**Available schedule**: **Sunday through Thursday, 6AM – 2:30PM**## ## ***What We’re Looking For*****Basic Requirements by Technician Level:****HVAC System Technician 1*** Minimum of 3 years of current field service experience in a commercial/institutional setting working under a licensed contractor or maintenance organization* Certification in EPA/DEP and Universal CFC reclamation**HVAC Systems Technician 2*** Minimum of 5 years of current field service experience in a commercial/institutional setting as a licensed HVAC technician* Valid Massachusetts Refrigeration Technician License* Certification in EPA/DEP and Universal CFC reclamation**Basic Requirements for All*** High School diploma or GED* Valid US Driver's license and clean driving record* Must be able to read and comprehend blueprints* Must have working knowledge of computers in a Windows environment, BAS systems, Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (Archibus preferred)* Must have effective oral and written communication skills* Must possess solid time management and organizational skills, work well under pressure, and juggle multiple tasks effectively prioritizing competing requirements* Must be able to work professionally and tactfully with fellow employees, faculty, students, and staff to deal with difficult people and/or stressful scenarios* Must maintain a professional appearance and adhere to the University's uniform policy* Must be physically able to meet all job requirements including lifting items over 50 lbs and the ability to bend, sit, squat, stand, crawl, walk, climb, push/pull, kneel, handle objects (manual dexterity), reach above shoulder level, and use fine finger movements.* Must be able to work alone and climb multiple sets of stairs, work off ladders, staging, lifts, etc.Required to work indoors and outdoors in potentially cramped spaces, during inclement weather year-round* Must successfully complete a criminal background check and motor vehicle record check.**Position Type**Facilities**Additional Information**Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit
for more information.All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.**Base Pay Rate:**$47.69Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global research university and the recognized leader in experiential lifelong learning. Our approach of integrating real-world experience with education, research, and innovation empowers our students, faculty, alumni, and partners to create worldwide impact.Our global university system provides our community and academic, government, and industry partners with unique opportunities to think locally and act globally. The system—which includes 14 campuses across the U.S., U.K., and Canada, 300,000-plus alumni, and 3,000 partners worldwide—serves as a platform for scaling ideas, talent, and solutions.
The university’s residential campuses for undergraduate and graduate degrees are located in Boston, London, and Oakland, California. Our research and graduate campuses are in the Massachusetts communities of Burlington and Nahant; Arlington, Virginia; Charlotte, North Carolina; Miami; Portland, Maine; Seattle; Silicon Valley, California; Toronto; and Vancouver.Northeastern’s personalized, experiential undergraduate and graduate programs lead to degrees through the doctorate in 10 colleges and schools across our campuses. Learning emphasizes the intersection of data, technology, and human literacies, uniquely preparing graduates for careers of the future and lives of fulfillment and accomplishment.
Our research enterprise, with an R1 Carnegie classification, is solutions oriented and spans the world. Our faculty scholars and students work in teams that cross not just disciplines, but also sectors—aligned around solving today’s highly interconnected global challenges and focused on transformative impact for humankind. #J-18808-Ljbffr