HVAC Mechanic

Wheaton College in Massachusetts; Norton (MA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Wheaton College in Massachusetts invites applications for the position of HVAC Mechanic. This full-time role maintains a safe, comfortable, and energy-efficient campus environment by installing, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining HVAC/R systems across campus facilities.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of hands-on HVAC experience, knowledge of chilled water systems, and EPA Section 608 certification; Johnson Controls experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 1–3 years HVAC hands-on experience.
• Knowledge of chilled water systems and chiller troubleshooting.
• Understanding of Building Management Systems; Johnson Controls experience preferred.
• EPA Section 608 Universal Certification.

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain HVAC systems across campus facilities.
• Plan and coordinate HVAC projects, interpreting blueprints and estimating materials.
• Diagnose complex mechanical, electrical, and refrigerant issues.
• Inspect installations for compliance with codes, safety regulations, and specs.
• Serve as onsite client contact and maintain accurate records of work orders and refrigerant tracking.

Skills

Chilled water systems knowledge

Chiller troubleshooting

Building management systems

Electrical/refrigerant diagnostics

Project coordination

Education

High school diploma or GED

EPA Section 608 Universal Certification

Johnson Controls experience

NATE Certification

2nd Fireman License

Tools

Johnson Controls

Job description

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The federal government and the state of Massachusetts have made the decision to end the COVID-19 public health emergency. Effective June 1, 2023, the college will no longer require COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters for members of our community. Rather, we strongly recommend that everyone stay up to date on their vaccinations, including boosters, as recommended by their health care provider.
While we will no longer require COVID-19 vaccinations, we strongly encourage members of our campus community to adhere to public health recommendations for vaccination to protect against COVID-19, as well as influenza and other diseases.

Posting Number:

Posting Number: 0601354

Position Title:

Position Title: HVAC Mechanic

FLSA:

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Job Type:

Job Type: Full-Time

Staff Term:

Staff Term: 12 Months

Staff Work Schedule (hours/dates):

Staff Work Schedule (hours/dates): 8:00 am to 4:30 pm

Academic Year Schedule (dates):

Faculty Term:

Position Type:

Position Type: Staff

Department:

Department: Physical Plant

Job Summary/Basic Function:

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

Compensation and Benefits

To attract and retain the most talented individuals, Wheaton College maintains a flexible and competitive staff compensation and benefits program.
When determining and establishing hiring rates or recruitment ranges for a position, the College considers a number of factors including the budget for the position, the range of the grade, the external market for the position or similar positions, level and scope of responsibilities, required education, skills and relevant experience as well as internal equity. All salary offers must have the prior approval of the Office of Human Resources.
The anticipated hiring or recruitment range for this position is $30 -$35/hr. The actual salary offered will be commensurate with the qualifications, education and experience of the candidate hired.

Physical Demands

ADA Statement:

Individuals must possess these knowledges, skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

Wheaton College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or disability. In a continuing effort to maintain and enrich an intellectually diverse learning environment, the Department and the College actively encourages applications from women and members of underrepresented groups.
Wheaton’s core belief is that valuing diversity is pivotal to personal development, intellectual expansion, and societal equity. Our community is united by a shared dedication to equity and access that is essential to providing a transformative education in the Liberal Arts and Sciences.

Posting Date:

Posting Date: 10/14/2026

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled Yes

Contact(s):

Office of Human Resources

Contact Phone/Extension:

Contact Phone/Extension: 508-286-8206

Contact Email:

Contact Email: [e-mail]

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