HVAC Technician - Senior Maintenance Technician II-Worcester

Massachusetts Trial Court; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

Massachusetts Trial Court is seeking an HVAC Technician - Senior Maintenance Technician II to install, repair, and maintain HVAC equipment across state courthouses. This role operates under a Facilities Systems Supervisor and uses the central building insight system to monitor operations.

The position is unionized, pay grade 16S, with hours Monday-Friday 6:00am–2:00pm and possible after-hours in emergencies. Travel to courts within Region 2 is required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Four years of related work experience.
• Massachusetts refrigeration license required.
• EPA 608/CFC certification required.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.

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.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Verbal communication

Maintenance skills

Safety awareness

Record keeping

Education

High School diploma or GED

Massachusetts refrigeration license

EPA 608/CFC certification

4 years related work experience

Job description

Official Title: HVAC Technician - Senior Maintenance Technician II

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

Notes:

• 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.

Job Competencies:

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.