HVAC Technician – Building Automation & On-Call Support

Town of Needham; Needham (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Town of Needham seeks an HVAC Technician to maintain and control town HVAC systems using direct digital, centrally located building management controllers and manual controls. The role spans campus-style facilities, with most buildings renovated since 2000.

Typical schedule is Mon-Fri 6am-2:30pm with on-call availability; position requires EPA certification and OSHA 10 if not already held, and a two-year HVAC degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years of HVAC diagnostics, repair, and maintenance in commercial settings.
• Completion of four years of high school or equivalent.
• EPA Universal certification.
• Motor vehicle license.
• OSHA 10 Hour Training completed by end of first year.
• Experience with building automation systems programming.

Responsibilities

• Maintain control system for ventilation distribution including VAVs, RTUs, ERUs, and MAUs.
• Order and maintain parts; respond to emergency service calls; provide after-hours service.
• Monitor and calibrate burners, boilers, and thermostats; service pneumatic/electric/electronic controls.
• Perform periodic maintenance on exhaust fans, air handling equipment, compressors, and related devices.
• Operate and troubleshoot energy management and building automation systems; inspect ductwork and test air quality.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Diagnostics

Education

Two-year technical degree in HVAC

OSHA 10 Hour Training

EPA Universal certification

Tools

Building automation systems

Energy management systems

Pneumatic/electronic controls

Job description

The Town of Needham seeks an HVAC Technician to maintain and control town HVAC systems using direct digital, centrally located building management controllers and manual controls. The role spans campus-style facilities, with most buildings renovated since 2000.

Typical schedule is Mon-Fri 6am-2:30pm with on-call availability; position requires EPA certification and OSHA 10 if not already held, and a two-year HVAC degree is preferred.