HVAC Technician/Building Maintenance Mechanic

District Wide; Dedham (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Dedham Public Schools District Wide in Dedham, MA seeks an experienced HVAC Technician/Building Maintenance Mechanic to maintain and repair heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems across municipal structures.

The role requires a valid MA Refrigeration Technician License, EPA 608, 3–5 years in commercial HVAC, and strong knowledge of building management systems such as Siemens, Niagara, and Alerton. A valid driver's license is required, with readiness for emergencies and extra hours.

Qualifications

• Must pass Dedham CORI, SORI, and fingerprinting requirements.
• Massachusetts Refrigeration Technician License required.
• EPA 608 Refrigerant Certification (Universal) required.
• 3–5 years experience in commercial HVAC systems and controls.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive and corrective actions to repair, replace, balance HVAC components and related systems.
• Monitor and calibrate air-handling systems; adjust as needed for efficiency.
• Repair and maintain HVAC/R equipment including boilers, chillers, pumps, and related controls.
• Coordinate building repairs with Facilities leadership and other trades as needed.
• Work with Energy/Facilities Systems manager to ensure buildings run efficiently and reliably.

Skills

HVAC/R

Reading color prints

Emergency response

Valid driver’s license

Education

High School or Trade School Diploma

Vocational training certificates

Massachusetts Refrigeration Technician License

EPA 608 Certification

Massachusetts Oil Burner certificate

Massachusetts Sheet Metal Journeyman license

Tools

Siemens Building Management System

Niagara

Alerton

Pneumatic controls

Job description

HVAC Technician/Building Maintenance Mechanic

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Job Details

Job ID: 4901151

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: May 19, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

HVAC Technician/Building Maintenance Mechanic - Contractual Position

Job Description: The Town of Dedham/Public School Facilities is seeking an experienced HVAC/R Technician/Building Maintenance employee. The incumbent performs general HVAC (Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning) maintenance and repair duties in all municipal structures. Building Maintenance duties will include general building maintenance repairs.

Key duties include

• Perform corrective and preventative actions to repair, replace, balance fans, blowers, motors, filters, belts, compressors, Variable Frequency Drives, AC vents, ducts, pumps, heat exchangers, chilled water, hot water, and other fluid systems.
• Monitor and calibrate air-handling systems; make adjustments as needed.
• Maintains, troubleshoots, repairs, and replaces HVAC/R equipment that may or may not contain refrigerants, such as packaged rooftop equipment, oil burners, gas burners, split system air conditioners, package air conditioners, chillers, pumps, refrigerated air driers, heating equipment, VRF heat pumps, air compressors, etc.
• Make repairs as directed by the Director of Facilities, Trades Supervisor, or designee. Repairs include, but are not limited to, working with other trades to complete projects, building security, building inspections, and other duties as required.
• Coordinate building repairs with the Director of Facilities, Trades Supervisor, or designee.
• Work harmoniously with our Energy/Facilities Systems manager to ensure our buildings run efficiently and reliably.

Unique Expertise/Certifications/Registrations

• A current and valid driver’s license is required.
• Massachusetts Refrigeration Technicians License required.
• EPA # 608 Refrigerant Certification (Universal) required.
• 3-5 years experience in commercial building heating, ventilation, air conditioning systems, and associated equipment and controls required.
• Knowledge of Building Management Systems is required. Specifically, Seimens, Niagra, Alerton, and pneumatic controls.
• Massachusetts Oil Burner certificate is highly preferred.
• Massachusetts Sheet Metal Journeyman license is highly preferred.
• Must have experience operating and maintaining oil and gas-fired heating systems and boilers.
• Must be able to work alone and safely use ladders, lifts, and other means as needed.
• Must be able to read color prints and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Must be available to work extra hours and respond to emergencies as needed and required. Snow emergency response is required.

Performs Building Maintenance and Preventative Maintenance

• Conducts school and town building inspections as directed.
• Maintains clean/safe mechanical spaces.
• Works with any Facilities Department employee as required.

Education, Experience, and Requirements

• Must pass Dedhams’ CORI, SORI, and fingerprinting requirements.
• High School or Trade School Diploma.
• Vocational training certificates.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Moderate to heavy physical effort is required to perform these duties. The employee is frequently required to walk or stand for extended periods of time, sit, speak, hear, and use hands to operate equipment. The employee occasionally lifts objects weighing up to 75 pounds. Ability to operate a motor vehicle. A satisfactory pre-employment physical is required.

Position Type: Full-Time/Full Year

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Elizabeth Simone
• 100 Whiting Avenue
• Dedham, Massachusetts 02026
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]