Campus HVAC Technician — Projects & Preventive Maintenance

Massachusetts Maritime Academy, Inc; Norton (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wheaton College in Massachusetts is seeking an HVAC Mechanic to install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain a broad range of HVAC/R systems across campus facilities. The role emphasizes preventive maintenance, safety, and energy efficiency to support students, faculty, and staff.

Key duties include project coordination, advanced troubleshooting, quality control, and serving as the primary on-site contact for clients. EPA compliance and BMS familiarity are preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–3 years of hands-on HVAC experience with specialized technical expertise.

Responsibilities

• Support supervisor and attend required role trainings.
• Plan and coordinate HVAC projects, including interpreting blueprints, estimating labor/materials, and managing site workflows.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, and refrigerant issues that junior staff cannot solve independently.
• Inspect completed installations and repairs to verify compliance with codes, safety regulations, and manufacturer specs.
• Serve as the onsite contact for clients, explaining findings, providing repair recommendations, and ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Maintain accurate records of work orders, material usage, payroll/time logs, and refrigerant tracking (EPA compliance).
• Diagnosing and fixing issues within HVAC systems to ensure efficiency and accurate operations

Skills

HVAC troubleshooting

Chilled water systems

Steam heating

Building management systems

EPA 608 Certification

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Johnson Controls BMS

Job description

Wheaton College in Massachusetts is seeking an HVAC Mechanic to install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain a broad range of HVAC/R systems across campus facilities. The role emphasizes preventive maintenance, safety, and energy efficiency to support students, faculty, and staff.

Key duties include project coordination, advanced troubleshooting, quality control, and serving as the primary on-site contact for clients. EPA compliance and BMS familiarity are preferred.