Lead HVAC Technician

The Peterson School; Arlington (MA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Pension

Holidays

Sick Days

Vacation

Personal days

Job summary

Town of Arlington seeks a Lead Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning Technician to maintain and repair HVACR systems across school and town buildings. The role involves troubleshooting electrical and mechanical components, working under Building Automation Manager, and supervising one FTE plus contractors.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, 5 years of HVAC experience, EPA licenses, and MA driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, 3+ years minimum, 5 years preferred, HVAC trade experience or equivalent combination.
• Experience with Johnson Controls is a plus.
• Valid Massachusetts Driver's License (Class D) and EPA license requirements.

Responsibilities

• Performs corrective and preventive maintenance of HVAC, energy-conservation equipment, and refrigeration systems; assists with new installations.
• Ensure safe operation and performance of HVAC systems across buildings; troubleshoot problems.
• Comply with codes and safety regulations; keep licenses current.
• Prepare cost estimates for materials and labor for HVAC projects.
• Work with Direct Digital Control and Energy Management System; adjust actuators and thermostats.
• Inspect and repair exhaust systems, motors, belts; maintain inventory of tools and supplies.
• Assist in developing and updating preventive maintenance plans; use CMMS for work orders and reporting.

Skills

HVAC

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Digital controls

Energy management

Blueprints

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma

MA Driver's License

608 EPA License Type I

608 EPA License Type II

Massachusetts Refrigeration License

Johnson Controls experience

Tools

Johnson Controls

CMMS

Job description

Company: Town of Arlington Location: 51a Grove Street, Arlington, MA

LEAD HEATING VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING TECHNICIAN (HVAC)

Salary Range: $68,584 - $89,573 annually

Benefits Include

• Health Insurance - 75% paid by Town, Health Reimbursement Account
• Pension
• 15 Holidays
• 15 Sick Days
• 12 Days Vacation
• 6 Personal days earned is possible each year.
• Double-Time for snow and ice clean-up

Definition

Skilled manual, technical and supervisory work in maintaining and repairing heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration, computerized digital controls and energy management systems in all school and town buildings. Troubleshoots, analyzes and repairs electrical circuitry, mechanical equipment and temperature control systems. All other related work as required and directed.

Supervision

Works under the general supervision of the Building Automation Manager, following departmental rules, regulations and policies, requiring the ability to plan and perform operations to complete assigned task or tasks according to a prescribed time schedule; refers unusual problems to the supervisor. Performs functions which are generally well defined and limited in scope but which may involve a choice of two or more approaches to well-precedented problems. Supervises one full time employees as well as vendors and contractors.

Work Environment

Work is performed in all weather, with frequent exposure to noise, heated pipes and boilers, wastes and toxic chemical materials; the incumbent works near moving mechanical parts . The incumbent is exposed to all conditions expected to be encountered as necessary to survey and inspect all interior and exterior areas of buildings and surrounding sites. Work is performed on ladders, scaffolding, roofs, catwalks, in high places and in confined spaces such as steam tunnels, crawl spaces, and limited access mechanical rooms. Periodic exposure to accidental injury could result in occupational disability. The employee operates a computer including word processing and e-mail; manual and power trade tools; motor vehicle; telephone; smartphone, scanning and copy machines. The employee has frequent contact with other town tradespeople, town departments, and schools. Responds to emergency situations as directed. Errors could result in personal injury, injury to others, delay or loss of service, damage to buildings or equipment or legal repercussions.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

• Performs corrective and preventive maintenance of all heating, ventilation, air conditioning, energy conservation equipment, HVAC controls and refrigeration systems. Assists with new installations.
• Ensures safe condition and proper functioning of all heating, air conditioning and ventilation systems in all school and town buildings, including troubleshooting problems.
• Ensures all work performed is in accordance with Federal, State and Local codes and completed in a safe and professional manner. Understands applicable codes, attends trainings and keeps licenses current.
• Prepares estimates for materials and labor costs associated with HVAC repair projects.
• Performs tasks associated with a Direct Digital Control and web based Energy Management System including trending, overrides, troubleshooting, replacement of parts, etc. Adjusts or repairs to damper actuators or valve actuators and thermostats.
• Inspects and repairs exhaust system fans, motors, belts etc. Recommends supplies and equipment for purchase and maintains an inventory of system owned tools, equipment and supplies.
• Assists in the development of the building preventive maintenance plan. Assists with the ongoing updating and implementation of planned preventive maintenance.
• Utilizes a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) to obtain work order assignments and to make notification changes when assigned work orders are complete or status otherwise changes. Reviews department email daily and prepares word processing documents or spreadsheets for parts lists, maintenance instructions and other minor correspondence.

Recommended Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience

High school diploma , three (3) minimum, five (5) years preferred, of experience in the heating, ventilation and air conditioning trade; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience with Johnson controls a plus.

Additional Requirements

• Valid Massachusetts Drivers License, Class D
• 608 EPA License Type I, Type II
• Massachusetts Refrigeration Technician’s License

Knowledge, Ability and Skill

Thorough understanding of the HVAC trade and be knowledgeable in the use of all tools and instruments of the trade. Ability to read, interpret and diagnose problems from work requests, detailed blueprints, wiring diagrams, specifications and operating manuals, as well as follow verbal and written instructions in order to properly install and/or repair HVAC systems. Ability to reads and interpret mechanical/electrical plans, sketches, blueprints, drawings, operations/maintenance manuals, and other specifications. Working knowledge with the operation of all standard mechanical system configurations such as but not limited to VAV, constant volume with or without reheat, economizer cycling, cooling towers, chillers etc. Thorough knowledge of codes pertaining to maintenance and installation of heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems. Ability to demonstrate techniques of using maintenance tools, repairing machinery and providing preventive maintenance to HVAC equipment. Experience in repairing circulating pumps and installing ductless split units a plus. Ability to work effectively in a busy environment, follow instructions and work as a team player. Excellent oral and written communications skills. Ability to speak, read and write English. Ability to work independently and interact professionally with other team members, town and school staff and other departments. Advanced computer skills a plus.

Physical Requirements

Strenuous physical effort is generally required to perform duties. The employee is frequently required to use hands to operate equipment, walk, stand, speak, hear, reach with hands and arms, balance, crouch, crawl, stoop, and climb. Stamina is required to work in adverse environmental conditions. Required to work in confined spaces and lift or move items weighing up to 50 pounds. Physical ability is required to use power and hand tools. Vision requirements include the ability to read routine documents.

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and is subject to change by the employer, as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.