Chiller Plant Operator: Vacation Relief Coverage

The Peterson School; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Harvard University in Cambridge, MA seeks a skilled Refrigeration Technician for a vacation relief position to operate and maintain the central chilled water plant and related systems. You will monitor performance, take readings, and perform routine maintenance under established guidelines.

Responsibilities include logging data, coordinating with other trades, and ensuring safe, continuous plant operations. The role requires adherence to university safety standards and professional conduct.

Qualifications

• Five years of experience as a journeyman in refrigeration.
• Current Refrigeration Technician license (MA) and EPA CFC certification.
• Valid Massachusetts driver's license.
• Trade or vocational school completed.

Responsibilities

• Operate central chilled water plant under varying load conditions.
• Operate water treatment and compressed air systems.
• Maintain logs, readings, and reports for operations and billing.
• Interact with other trades to ensure continuous plant operations.
• Perform preventive maintenance and ensure safety compliance.

Skills

Journeyman experience

Read and interpret plans/specs

English communication

Education

Refrigeration Technician license (MA)

EPA CFC Technician certification

Trade or vocational school

Tools

Hand tools

Plant control systems operation

Job description

Harvard University in Cambridge, MA seeks a skilled Refrigeration Technician for a vacation relief position to operate and maintain the central chilled water plant and related systems. You will monitor performance, take readings, and perform routine maintenance under established guidelines.

Responsibilities include logging data, coordinating with other trades, and ensuring safe, continuous plant operations. The role requires adherence to university safety standards and professional conduct.