The Peterson School
HVAC/R Maintenance Technician, Facilities Department
North Shore Community College – Lynn campus with assigned duties on the Danvers campus.
Grade 18, Step 10, AFSCME Unit position. 40 hours per week.
Work Schedule: 6:30 am – 3:00 pm.
Salary: $3,171.36 biweekly ($82,455.36 per year) with fringe benefits. Full‑time benefited employees at North Shore Community College are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package offered through the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
NSCC operates five academic buildings over two campuses that contain many different HVAC building systems and technologies. The HVAC/R Maintenance Technician performs preventive maintenance, diagnoses, monitors BMS systems, and services all heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment on the College’s Lynn and Danvers campuses. The technician will clean machinery and equipment and respond to emergencies or equipment breakdowns. The individual will evaluate maintenance and repair needs and determine if outside contractor services are required.
Essential Functions
Operate, maintain, inspect and repair heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems and other facilities systems, including but not limited to:
Air handling units
Chilled water, condenser water & other pumps
Chillers and cooling towers
Natural gas boilers
Heating hot water pumps
Air compressors
Air supply, exhaust and recirculating fans
Electric heating & cooling
Hydronic heating and cooling coils
Unit ventilators
Fan coil units
Fans and fume hoods
Heat recovery units
Geothermal systems
Natural gas boosters
Building automation systems
Operate computerized Energy Management Systems and associated equipment; Niagara / Allerton / TAC‑Vista & Trend devices.
Inspect machinery, read meters and gauges; perform tests on chilled water, heating hot water to control water quality; start and stop equipment and machinery according to schedule.
Maintain operating logs, records and reports on all equipment; develop material lists for maintenance and repairs; report fuel levels to appropriate personnel.
Perform lubrication and air filter exchange preventive maintenance for HVAC equipment, motors, bearings, heating coils, fan belts, and circulating pumps.
When needed, clean and inspect smoke and fire detectors located in buildings including ventilation ducts and areas only accessible by ladder.
Assist management in developing standard operating procedures and maintenance service schedules.
Assist management in overseeing and supporting outside contractors, tradespeople, inspectors and vendors.
Provide supervision of other NSCC facilities employees under direction of management.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of the following:
Commercial hydronic and electric heating and cooling systems
Natural gas boilers
Centrifugal chillers and cooling towers
Computerized control and energy management systems
Geothermal heating & cooling systems
Natural gas boosters
Knowledge of the types and uses of:
Pneumatic controls used in commercial buildings
Precision measuring equipment such as manometers, voltmeters, anemometers, tachometers, etc.
Pumps used in water and fuel systems
Chemicals used in water treatment
Low‑pressure boilers
Solar electric systems
Glycol and water energy delivery systems
Possess or have the ability to obtain an EPA 608 certification within the probationary period.
Knowledge of safety practices and procedures followed in heating and cooling plants.
Knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques used in operating low‑pressure gas‑fired boilers and auxiliary equipment.
Skill in using small hand tools such as wrenches, pliers, screwdrivers, hacksaws and pipe threaders.
Ability to:
Follow written and oral instructions
Lift heavy objects
Adjust to changing situations to meet emergency or changing program or production requirements
Read and interpret building plans, control wiring schematics, blueprints, technical manuals, etc.
Maintain accurate records
Use snow removal equipment
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite programs such as Word, Excel, Outlook and Gmail.
Possess a valid driver's license.
Candidates will be required to pass a CORI/SORI and/or National background check as a condition of employment.
Preferred Qualifications
2 years of prior working experience as an HVAC technician or combination of relevant trade experience and/or education in related fields.
Possess HVAC training and/or certifications such as NATE, ACCA’s QI standard, MA Refrigeration Technician License.
Possess or have the ability to obtain a 2A/1C MA Hoisting License.
Knowledge of:
Kitchen equipment (fryers, grills, ovens, ice machines, refrigeration and freezer)
Operation, maintenance and repair of fire alarm systems and control systems for mechanical/electrical HVAC systems.
Instructions to Apply Website: northshore.edu
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Grade 18, Step 10, AFSCME Unit position. 40 hours per week.
Work Schedule: 6:30 am – 3:00 pm.
Salary: $3,171.36 biweekly ($82,455.36 per year) with fringe benefits. Full‑time benefited employees at North Shore Community College are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package offered through the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
NSCC operates five academic buildings over two campuses that contain many different HVAC building systems and technologies. The HVAC/R Maintenance Technician performs preventive maintenance, diagnoses, monitors BMS systems, and services all heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment on the College’s Lynn and Danvers campuses. The technician will clean machinery and equipment and respond to emergencies or equipment breakdowns. The individual will evaluate maintenance and repair needs and determine if outside contractor services are required.
Essential Functions
Operate, maintain, inspect and repair heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems and other facilities systems, including but not limited to:
Air handling units
Chilled water, condenser water & other pumps
Chillers and cooling towers
Natural gas boilers
Heating hot water pumps
Air compressors
Air supply, exhaust and recirculating fans
Electric heating & cooling
Hydronic heating and cooling coils
Unit ventilators
Fan coil units
Fans and fume hoods
Heat recovery units
Geothermal systems
Natural gas boosters
Building automation systems
Operate computerized Energy Management Systems and associated equipment; Niagara / Allerton / TAC‑Vista & Trend devices.
Inspect machinery, read meters and gauges; perform tests on chilled water, heating hot water to control water quality; start and stop equipment and machinery according to schedule.
Maintain operating logs, records and reports on all equipment; develop material lists for maintenance and repairs; report fuel levels to appropriate personnel.
Perform lubrication and air filter exchange preventive maintenance for HVAC equipment, motors, bearings, heating coils, fan belts, and circulating pumps.
When needed, clean and inspect smoke and fire detectors located in buildings including ventilation ducts and areas only accessible by ladder.
Assist management in developing standard operating procedures and maintenance service schedules.
Assist management in overseeing and supporting outside contractors, tradespeople, inspectors and vendors.
Provide supervision of other NSCC facilities employees under direction of management.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of the following:
Commercial hydronic and electric heating and cooling systems
Natural gas boilers
Centrifugal chillers and cooling towers
Computerized control and energy management systems
Geothermal heating & cooling systems
Natural gas boosters
Knowledge of the types and uses of:
Pneumatic controls used in commercial buildings
Precision measuring equipment such as manometers, voltmeters, anemometers, tachometers, etc.
Pumps used in water and fuel systems
Chemicals used in water treatment
Low‑pressure boilers
Solar electric systems
Glycol and water energy delivery systems
Possess or have the ability to obtain an EPA 608 certification within the probationary period.
Knowledge of safety practices and procedures followed in heating and cooling plants.
Knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques used in operating low‑pressure gas‑fired boilers and auxiliary equipment.
Skill in using small hand tools such as wrenches, pliers, screwdrivers, hacksaws and pipe threaders.
Ability to:
Follow written and oral instructions
Lift heavy objects
Adjust to changing situations to meet emergency or changing program or production requirements
Read and interpret building plans, control wiring schematics, blueprints, technical manuals, etc.
Maintain accurate records
Use snow removal equipment
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite programs such as Word, Excel, Outlook and Gmail.
Possess a valid driver's license.
Candidates will be required to pass a CORI/SORI and/or National background check as a condition of employment.
Preferred Qualifications
2 years of prior working experience as an HVAC technician or combination of relevant trade experience and/or education in related fields.
Possess HVAC training and/or certifications such as NATE, ACCA’s QI standard, MA Refrigeration Technician License.
Possess or have the ability to obtain a 2A/1C MA Hoisting License.
Knowledge of:
Kitchen equipment (fryers, grills, ovens, ice machines, refrigeration and freezer)
Operation, maintenance and repair of fire alarm systems and control systems for mechanical/electrical HVAC systems.
Instructions to Apply Website: northshore.edu
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