Facilities Maintenance Technician II - HVAC Technician

Commonwealth of Massachusetts; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is seeking a Facilities Maint Tech II to perform a wide range of HVAC maintenance and repair tasks across agency facilities. The role focuses on maintaining cooling systems, reading blueprints, and coordinating with supervisors to plan work.

You will prepare cost estimates, procure materials, and ensure safety standards. The job requires licenses in MA and a valid driver’s license; teamwork with foremen and other trades is common.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Graduated from a qualified trade school in the appropriate craft.
• At least four years of experience in commercial/residential construction or maintenance, including supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Investigates building equipment to identify causes of breakdowns and repairs.
• Plans and organizes work; ensures materials and parts are available.
• Advices on repairs and uses of new materials and equipment.
• Inspects buildings and determines need for repairs.
• Reads blueprints and sketches to understand construction work.
• Schedules installation, maintenance, and repair work with supervisors and departments.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Trade school graduation

Job description

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Job Description

Description

Position Summary

The incumbent of this position will perform a wide variety of maintenance tasks and repairs to facilities utilizing knowledge and skill in Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC). He/She will be primarily responsible for maintaining HVAC cooling systems; identifying repair and/or replacement needs; providing necessary information on the proper uses of equipment and assisting other skilled trades as required. The incumbent should be familiar with various control systems, such as Direct Digital Control for Intelligent Network Air Conditioning. The incumbent may be assigned to perform a wide variety of tasks within other building maintenance skilled crafts that do not require a specific license or certification.

Duties and Responsibilities

Investigates building equipment or structures to identify causes of breakdown or malfunction and repair.

Plans and organizes work to be performed and verifies that all necessary materials and parts are available.

Reports breakdowns, deterioration or malfunction of facility and structures equipment to Foreman as noted during inspections and may recommend remedial action and/or the use of new materials and equipment. Performs diversified building, grounds and bridge maintenance work below the journeyman level when not engaged in work of primary craft.

Prepares reports on materials, equipment and time involved on various maintenance projects as requested.

Interprets and/or draws up sketches, patterns, blueprints, instructions and/or layouts of work to be done. Confers with unit control section, various department heads or supervisors regarding handling of emergencies, the feasibility of performing repair or alterations and the scheduling of work.

Provides technical assistance to other employees

Provides instruction for subordinates regarding handling of emergencies, the feasibility of performing repair or alteration and the scheduling of work.

Inspects buildings to determine need for repairs.

Reads and interprets blueprints, sketches, instructions or layouts to understand construction work to be done.

Schedules installation, maintenance, and/or repair work by conferring with supervisors and other department personnel to determine location of equipment and appropriate time to complete the project.Ability to use Building Maintenance Software (Vue Works).

Estimates length of time, cost of materials and manpower needed by using current market rates and man-hour output to develop a work project budget. Handles complaints from facilities occupants regarding assigned work and takes appropriate corrective action.

Performs related work such as making and assembling metal ducts and chassis parts for heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration systems; drilling holes for mounting brackets; screwing, bolting, riveting, and welding parts to assemble structural and functional components such as motors, controls, switches, and gauges; and installing shells and cabinets of systems.

Maintains and repairs equipment by replacing worn or defective parts such as switches, fuses, thermostats.

Receives specific assignments and obtains materials and special tools from stock as required.

Uses all standard and special tools required of primary craft and all standard tools required of other crafts as necessary.

Reads and interprets written instructions, diagrams, and maintenance manuals.

Constructs, assembles, repairs and/or adjusts facility maintenance equipment and/or highway signs.

Reports under emergency conditions, such as utility breaks.

Prepares requisitions for supplies and equipment as needed.

Maintains record on such matters as work completed, timesheets, etc.

While performing the duties of this position, incumbents are often exposed to adverse conditions, environmental hazards, and noise. Incumbents may stand for prolonged periods of time and are frequently exposed to cleaning solutions, cement, paint, fumes, airborne particles or toxic caustic chemicals, gases and other elements of a similar nature. Incumbents are frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts, vibration causing tools or equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

HVAC Licensing and/or Certification Requirements

Refrigeration Technician License by the State of Massachusetts. The term licensed refers to the State of Massachusetts licensed HVAC Techs which enables them to work on High tonnage equipment.

Possession of the Freon (refrigerant) recovery license which is an EPA certificate.

Possession of Universal Certification under federal requirements 608 – Air Conditioning Technician Certification.

About MassDOT

The 4,000+ employees of Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) take great pride in connecting the Commonwealth’s residents and communities. MassDOT is responsible for developing, implementing, and coordinating transportation policies and projects for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and to efficiently plan, design, construct, and maintain a safe statewide transportation system which effectively meets the transportation needs of the Commonwealth. Information about MassDOT’s culture and career opportunities can be found at mass.gov/massdot-careers.
MassDOT’s divisions include Highway, Registry of Motor Vehicles, Aeronautics, and Rail & Transit. Headquarters(Planning & Enterprise Services) provides business and administrative support and policy leadership for each of thefour (4) divisions.

Qualifications

Minimum Entrance Requirements

This requisition will remain open until filled; however, first consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

Current MassDOT employees should use their internal MassCareers account to apply.

All job applications must be submitted online through MassCareers to be considered.

Please provide a complete, accurate and current resume / application for MassDOT to review in order to determine if your submitted materials meet the minimum entrance requirements for the position.

Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED and must have at least (A) four years of experience in commercial/residential construction or maintenance and (B) of which at least oneyear must have been in a supervisory capacity and (C) must have graduated from a qualified trade school in the appropriate craft.

Special Requirements

• Incumbents are required to be licensed as one or more of the following:
• 1. A Commonwealth of Massachusetts Construction Supervisors License issued by the Massachusetts Office of Public Safety and Inspections;
• 2. A Commonwealth of Massachusetts Licensed Refrigeration Technician - H.V.A.C. issued by the Massachusetts Office of Public Safety and Inspections;
• 3. A Commonwealth of Massachusetts Licensed Pipefitter - minimum Journeyman Level issued by the Massachusetts Office of Public Safety and Inspections;
• 4. A Commonwealth of Massachusetts Licensed Oil Burner Technician - minimum Journeyman Level issued by the Massachusetts Department of Fire Services;
• 5. A Commonwealth of Massachusetts Licensed Sprinkler Fitter - minimum Journeyman Level issued by the Massachusetts Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters;
• 6. A Commonwealth of Massachusetts Licensed Electrician - minimum Journeyman Level issued by the Massachusetts Board of State Examiners of Electricians;
• 7. A Commonwealth of Massachusetts Licensed Plumber - minimum Journeyman Level issued by the Massachusetts Board of State Examiners of Plumbers and Gas Fitters;
• 8. A Massachusetts Department of Transportation Welder Qualification Test Record and the Welder Qualification Certificate (Green Card) is required for field welders.

Incumbents must possess a current, valid Class D vehicle operator's license that is maintained in good standing, or an equivalent license from the state in which s/he resides.

• For questions regarding the job posting, please email the MassDOT Talent Acquisition Team at [e-mail].
• For general questions regarding MassDOT, call the Human Resources Service Center at 857-368-4722.
• For a disability-related reasonable accommodation or alternative application method, call the ADA Coordinator, Lucy Bayard, at 857-274-1935.

When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.

An Equal Opportunity / Affordative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC)may self-select out of opportunities if theydon't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.

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Official Title : Facilities Maint Tech II

Job

Equipment, Facilities & Services

Agency

Massachusetts Department of Transportation

Schedule

Full-time

Shift

Day

Job Posting

Sep 11, 2026, 4:52:23 PM

Number of Openings

2

Salary

69,558.84 - 98,867.86 Yearly

If you have Diversity, Affinitive Action or Equal Employment Opportunity questions or need a Reasonable Accommodation, please contact Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator : Derrick Mann - 8573688541

Bargaining Unit : DOT

Confidential : No

Potentially Eligible for a Hybrid Work Schedule : No