HVAC Technician

The Trustees of the Smith College; Northampton (MA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Smith College's Facilities Management department seeks an HVAC/R technician to operate, repair, and maintain campus systems. The role reports to the facilities manager and runs Monday–Friday, 7am–3pm, ensuring precise climate control and system reliability across all facilities.

The position requires five years of HVAC/R experience, a valid driver's license, and OSHA safety certification; licensure and pool operator credentials are preferred or obtainable within a year.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or GED sufficient for the role.
• Five+ years of field HVAC/R maintenance, service and repair experience.
• Massachusetts Refrigeration Technicians license desired or equivalent.
• Certified Pool Operator license preferred or obtainable within 12 months.
• OSHA safety certification and ability to use energy management systems.

Responsibilities

• Operate, service and maintain HVAC/R equipment and control systems.
• Install, calibrate, troubleshoot, upgrade and monitor HVAC/R equipment.
• Monitor energy management system and 4,000-ton chiller plant operation.
• Make program changes in EMS as required and record data for records.
• Inspect, test, lubricate, replace parts and ensure safe operation.
• Maintain temp/humidity control in buildings and service pool systems.
• Record maintenance data and report issues; drive college vehicles as assigned.
• Follow OSHA safety regulations and keep work area clean and safe.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Automated controls proficiency

Lift up to 50 lbs

OSHA 10 or 30-hour

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associates degree in engineering or related field

HVAC/R technical training

Tools

Energy management system

Job description

If you have any questions about the position or our application process, reach out to us at [e-mail] .

Department

Facilities Management

Job Description

Job Summary

Under the direction of the facilities manager, mechanical trades or designee, safely operate, repair and maintain the HVAC/R systems for the college.

This position works Monday-Friday, 7am-3pm

Job Responsibilities

• The operator is responsible for the operations, servicing and maintenance of heating, ventilating, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment and control systems.
• Servicing and maintenance including, but is not limited to, the installation, set-up, calibration, troubleshooting, upgrading, monitoring and repairing a wide variety of HVAC/R equipment and control systems in all campus facilities.
• This includes the daily monitoring and operation of a microprocessor-based energy management system and a 4,000-ton chiller plant, which includes both mechanical and absorption chillers.
• Program changes in the energy management system as required.
• Inspect, test, lubricate, clean, adjust and replace parts (such as fan belts, bearings, couplings, etc.) and repair and adjust varied types of mechanical-electrical equipment (such as fans, motors, pumps, compressors, filters, engines, generators, refrigeration equipment and controls, etc.) on a regular schedule or as assigned.
• Service, operate and monitor building ventilation, heating, air conditioning and refrigeration systems to control temperature and humidity within the buildings.
• Service, operate and monitor swimming pool pumps, water treatment and filters.
• Record necessary operating information, maintain preventive maintenance records and service records on all pieces of equipment.
• Maintain metering equipment, log associated data and analyze systems to maintain accurate records.
• Ensure specified temperature, humidity levels and control points are being maintained efficiently and at the desired levels. Report more serious issues to manager.
• Maintain areas surrounding mechanical equipment, keeping them clean and free from dirt, grease and oil, and in safe operating condition.
• Replace, install or maintain all safety devices on equipment.
• Observe OSHA safety regulations and practices at all times.
• Be responsible for reading and recording the data of various types of energy metering devices such as electric, gas, steam and condensate meters.
• Participate in training sessions related to technical and personal performance and apply training to improve system operation.
• Assist in analyzing existing systems and their schematics to suggest operating improvements.
• Drive college vehicles as assigned.
• Responsible for cleaning vehicles, inspecting for damage and performing visual check prior to using. Reporting any issues discovered to the supervisor immediately.
• Report all necessary maintenance and repair items via the work order system.
• Clean and maintain a neat and orderly work area.
• Remove ice and snow and perform sanding as assigned.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have a valid driver's license and furnish own transportation as required to carry out college work. A mileage allowance is provided, per the union contract. Must complete and comply with all college driving credentialing requirements. Upon award of this position, a Division of Motor Vehicles background check will be completed.
• A Massachusetts State Refrigeration Technicians license, desired
• Certified Pool Operators license, preferred or ability to obtain within 1 year of hire.
• OSHA 10 or 30-hour certification may be required
• Must be proficient in the operation of automated control systems.
• Must be able to safely lift and carry up to fifty pounds regularly and up to ninety pounds occasionally.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, kneel, walk, stand, climb stairs and ladders and work in very warm/cold and cramped spaces for extended periods of time.
• Must demonstrate proficiency in accessing the internet, using the Smith College email, finance, payroll and calendar systems as well as the work order system.
• Must be able to pass a background check.

Minimum Education/Experience

• High school/vocational diploma, GED equivalent or combination of education and experience.
• An associates degree in engineering or related field is preferred.
• Equivalent work experience will be considered as a substitute for such a
• degree.
• Additional technical training in the operation and maintenance of heating, ventilating and/or air conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC/R) systems, DDC controls and related fields is required.
• Must have a minimum of five years of field experience in the maintenance, servicing, installation, set-up, calibration, troubleshooting and repair of all HVAC/R equipment and controls and thoroughly understand the interaction of such equipment with all related HVAC systems.
• Familiar with ALC and Alerton systems.
• Working knowledge of absorption and centrifugal and screw chillers, preferred.
• Must be fami