HVAC Mechanic

petersonschool.online; Norton (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wheaton College in Norton, MA invites applications for an HVAC Mechanic. This full-time role maintains a safe, comfortable campus environment by installing, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining a wide range of HVAC/R systems across facilities.

The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise, commitment to preventive maintenance, and a collaborative approach to supporting the College’s mission through reliable building operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1–3 years hands-on HVAC experience with specialized technical expertise.
• Chilled water systems knowledge; chiller troubleshooting.
• Experience with Building Management Systems; Johnson Controls preferred.
• EPA Section 608 Universal Certification.

Responsibilities

• Supports supervisor duties as assigned and attends required trainings.
• Plans and coordinates HVAC projects, interprets blueprints, estimates labor/materials.
• Diagnoses and resolves complex mechanical, electrical, and refrigerant issues.
• Inspects installations and repairs for compliance with codes and manufacturer specs.
• Acts as on-site contact for clients, explains findings and repair recommendations.
• Maintains accurate work orders, material usage, payroll/time logs, and refrigerant tracking.
• Diagnoses and fixes HVAC controls to ensure efficiency and correct operation.

Skills

Hands-on HVAC skills

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Customer relations

Documentation

Education

EPA Section 608 Universal Certification

NATE Certification

2nd Fireman License

Tools

Johnson Controls

Building Management Systems

EPA Refrigerant Tracking

Job description

Company: Wheaton College Location: Norton, MA

Wheaton College in Massachusetts invites applications for the position of HVAC Mechanic. This full-time role is essential to maintaining a safe, comfortable, and energy-efficient campus environment for students, faculty, and staff. The HVAC Mechanic will be responsible for installing, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining a wide range of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems across campus facilities. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise, a commitment to preventive maintenance, and a collaborative approach to supporting the College’s mission through reliable building operations.
Functions of this position include, but are not limited to the following:

• Supervisor Support: Performs all duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor. This may include attendance of and participation in required training for role.
• Project Oversight: Plan and coordinate HVAC projects, including interpreting blueprints, estimating labor/materials, and managing site workflows to ensure timely completion.
• Advanced Troubleshooting: Diagnose and resolve complex mechanical, electrical, and refrigerant issues that junior staff cannot solve independently.
• Quality Control: Inspect completed installations and repairs to verify compliance with local building codes, safety regulations, and manufacturer specifications.
• Customer Relations: Act as the primary onsite contact for clients, explaining technical findings, providing repair recommendations, and ensuring high customer satisfaction.
• Documentation: Maintain accurate records of work orders, material usage, payroll/time logs, and refrigerant tracking (EPA compliance).
• Controls Troubleshooting: Diagnosing and fixing issues within the HVAC systems to ensure efficiency and accurate operations

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum of 1-3 years of hands-on experience in the HVAC industry with a proven track record of specialized technical expertise.
• Working knowledge of chilled water systems, including chiller troubleshooting ability
• Understanding of Building management systems experience, ability to set schedules and trends. Ability to troubleshoot system and component problems. Preferred experience with Johnson Controls.
• EPA Section 608 Universal Certification

Preferred Qualifications:

• Vocational or technical training or degree in HVAC Technology
• NATE Certification (North American Technician Excellence)
• 2nd Fireman License