HVAC Technician - Senior Maintenance Technician II

The Peterson School; United States; On-site; USD 69,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

Massachusetts Trial Court in Worcester, MA is seeking an HVAC Technician to install, repair, alter and maintain HVAC systems across state courthouses. This union role requires a refrigeration license and EPA 608 certification, with duties including troubleshooting, testing, and coordination with engineering to improve efficiency.

Starting pay is at the entry level with potential advancement within the salary band.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalency.
• Four (4) years of related work experience.
• Current Massachusetts refrigeration license.
• EPA 608/CFC certification.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered for meeting minimum qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Installs, repairs, alters and maintains HVAC equipment and systems.
• Troubleshoots HVAC equipment and systems.
• Run standard tests to determine whether finished work meets specifications.
• Inspect facility to determine the need for maintenance and repair to HVAC equipment.
• Establish priorities and make recommendations concerning work activities.
• Maintains courthouse building and grounds.
• Provides preventative maintenance to equipment, machinery and tools.
• Orders motors, parts and equipment.
• Schedules and escorts contractors.
• Works with Engineering on efficiency and power consumption.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Blueprint reading

OSHA knowledge

Maintenance software

Power tools operation

Verbal communication

Written communication

Record keeping

Climb ladders

Education

High School diploma or GED

Massachusetts refrigeration license

EPA 608/CFC certification

Tools

Maintenance software

Power tools

Job description

Company: Massachusetts Trial Court Location: Worcester,MA

Pay Grade: Grade 16S

Salary Range: 16S Entry Level Pay $69,397.90 to Pay Range Maximum $102,281.40

Starting Pay:$69,397.90/yr.

Salary Notes: This position is designated as a Union position. All new hires must start at the entry level rate for this role per the collective bargaining agreement/MOA with OPEIU, Local 6. Pay may advance within the salary band according to the CBA/MOU.

Departmental Mission Statement:

The Facilities Management and Capital Planning department manages and maintains 57 state-owned courthouses. Our Capital Planning division supports capital updates to both state-owned and leased facilities throughout the Commonwealth. The Department is committed to effective property management, facility operations, facility capital improvements, and delivering quality customer service in support of the administration of justice throughout the Commonwealth.
ORGANIZATIONAL PROFILE:
https://www.mass.gov/info-details/trial-court-facilities-management

• Scheduled Hours: Monday-Friday, 6:00am to 2:00pm
• This position is considered essential personnel in certain emergencies and may be required to work outside of regularly scheduled hours, including staying late or coming in early.
• This position is designated as a union position and is covered by the Collective Bargaining Agreement with O.P.E.I.U., Local 6.
• This position will have travelling to courts within Region 2.

Position Summary:Installs, repairs, alters and maintains existing heating, venting and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment and systems. Maintains mechanical equipment and building infrastructure to ensure safety and uninterrupted facility operations. Uses central building insight system to track facility needs and ensure safe operations.

Supervision Received:Works under the direction of a Facilities Systems Supervisor.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

Installs, repairs, alters and maintains existing heating, venting and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment and systems.
Troubleshoots HVAC equipment and systems.
Run standard tests to determine whether finished work meets specifications.
Inspect facility to determine the need for maintenance and repair to HVAC equipment.
Establish priorities and make recommendations concerning work activities.
Maintains courthouse building and grounds.
Provides preventative maintenance to equipment, machinery and tools.
Repairs, installs and tests multiple systems and equipment.
Orders motors, parts and equipment.
Schedules and escorts contractors.
Works with Engineering on efficiency and power consumption.
Performs other duties as required.

Ethics and Values: Communicates and demonstrates the ethics and values of the Trial Court.
Mission Driven: Employees are fully committed to fulfilling the Trial Court and associated Departmental missions.
Professional Development: Employees are committed to participating in ongoing Trial Court training and educational offerings to advance their professional development. Managers are equally committed to affording those opportunities to those they supervise as scheduling permits.
Customer Service: Conducts oneself in a courteous and professional manner towards both Trial Court employees and the public.
Applied Knowledge: Understands standard facility methods, codes, equipment, and operational best practices.
Problem Solving: Accurately assesses maintenance problems of a routine nature and initiates corrective action.
Commitment to Diversity: Promotes an environment of diversity through understanding, respect, and positive communication with persons of varied racial, ethnic, economic, and cultural backgrounds.
Collaboration: Works with others cooperatively, and promotes teamwork, contributing to a work environment that focuses on shared departmental goals.

Minimum Requirements: Education and Experience
High School diploma or G.E.D. equivalency
Four (4) years of related work experience
Possession of a current and valid Massachusetts refrigeration license
Possession of an EPA 608/CFC certification
Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered for meeting minimum qualifications.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of:
Knowledge of the laws, rules, and regulations governing HVAC systems
Knowledge of state building codes
Building structures
OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)
Bio-hazard clean up
Safety equipment
State and local electrical codes
Machinery
HVAC systems
Maintenance software
Interpreting blueprints and plans
Estimating costs for renovations and the maintenance/repair of HVAC systems
Skill in:
In the use and operation of power tools and other equipment.
Verbal and written communication
Maintenance and repair
Systems maintenance
Ability to:
Maintain accurate records.
Use measurement devices
Climb and work from scaffolds and ladders

Supervisory Responsibility:This position serves as a lead worker to others.

Working Conditions:Work is frequently performed in indoor, outdoor, warehouses or shops/facilities environments.
Work requires some exposure to extreme cold (below 32 degrees), moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals or substances and loud noises 85+ decibels such as heavy trucks, construction.

Physical Demands:This position requires heavy work:
Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 50 pounds of force constantly having to move objects.