HVAC/R Maintenance Technician

The Peterson School
Lynn, MA
Company: North Shore Community College Location: Lynn, MA

HVAC/R Maintenance Technician, Facilities Department

Grade 18, Step 10, AFSCME Unit position, 40 hours/week

Campus Location: Lynn campus with assigned duties in Danvers

Work Schedule: 6:30 am - 3:00 pm Monday - Friday

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. Click HERE for a highlight of these benefits.

General Statement Of Duties

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 HVAC Technician will be responsible for cleaning machinery and equipment and responding to emergencies or equipment breakdowns. This individual will evaluate maintenance and repair needs to determine if the services of an outside contractor are required for repairs. These systems include, but are not limited to, geothermal heat pumps for both heating and cooling, solar panels, chilled beams, natural gas condensing boilers, chilled water systems, cooling towers, electric baseboard heat, and hydronic pumps.

Essential Functions

  • Operates, maintains, inspect and repairs 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
  • Operates computerized Energy Management Systems and associated equipment; Niagara / Allerton / TAC-Vista & Trend devices.
  • Inspects machinery, reads meters and gauges; performs tests on chilled water, heating hot water to control pollution and quality of water; starts and stops equipment and machinery according to schedule.
  • Maintains operating logs, records and reports on all equipment; develops and determines material lists for maintenance and repairs; measures and reports fuel levels to appropriate personnel.
  • Performs lubrication and air filter exchange preventative maintenance for heating, ventilating and air conditioning equipment, motors, bearings, heating coils, fan belts, and circulating pumps.
  • When needed, clean & inspect smoke and fire detectors located in buildings including ventilation ducts, and areas only accessible by ladder.
  • Assist management in the development of standard operating procedures and maintenance service schedules.
  • Assist management in the oversight and support of outside contractors, tradespeople, inspectors and vendors.
  • Under direction of management, provide supervision of other NSCC facilities employees
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
The Human Resource Division Classification Specification for this position is available at or in the Human Resources Department.

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 used in a commercial building 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 firing and operating low-pressure gas fired boilers and their 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 drawings, 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 a HVAC technician or combination of relevant trade experience and/or education in related fields.
  • Possess HVAC training and or certifications such as but not limited to: NATE, ACCA's QI standard, MA Refrigeration Technician License.
  • Possess or have the ability to obtain 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

Apply at Northshore.edu

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Posted 2025-12-31

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