Licensed HVAC Refrigeration Mechanic

Boston Children's Hospital; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable health insurance

Flexible schedules

Tuition reimbursement

Child care subsidies

Job summary

Boston Children's Hospital is seeking a Refrigeration Technician to maintain air conditioning and refrigeration systems. Candidates should have a high school diploma and at least one year of experience in HVAC. The role involves troubleshooting and fixing various HVAC components, ensuring compliance with safety protocols.

This position operates on a night shift from Tuesday to Saturday, featuring a comprehensive benefits package that supports work-life balance and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Up to one year of basic technical training in HVAC or a related field.
• Current Massachusetts Refrigeration Technician License required.
• 1 year of experience required in HVAC maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Install, inspect, and repair air conditioning and refrigeration equipment.
• Respond to routine and emergency service requests.
• Maintain communication with engineering personnel and document work performed.

Skills

Troubleshooting HVAC systems

Installing refrigeration units

Knowledge of HVAC components

Maintaining safety standards

Education

High School/GED

Tools

HVAC diagnostic tools

Soldering tools

Job description

Position Summary

Under general supervision and following established standards, policies and procedures, installs, inspects, tests, repairs and replaces window air conditioning units and refrigeration equipment for air conditioning hospital buildings, preserving food, making ice and cooling water.

Key Responsibilities

• Responding to routine and emergency heating/cooling, ventilation, refrigeration and facilities automation and control service requests via on-line work order, radio dispatch or as assigned by group Leader/Supervisor.
• Planning assigned work by selecting and obtaining needed equipment and materials and determining appropriate sequence of tasks.
• Trouble shooting and repairing Basic Facilities Automation and control components. IE: thermostats, VAV box controllers, Both Pneumatic and DDC Cooling Valves, Heating valves and sensors etc.
• Installing and maintaining refrigeration Equipment. IE: Ice machines, DX split systems and Refrigerators/Freezers.
• Pressurizing and inspecting piping/tubing for leaks, soldering joints, repairing, adjusting and replacing valves and refilling or reclaiming refrigerant as needed.
• Installing and maintaining air conditioning and refrigeration equipment, fixtures and component parts. Disassembling devices as necessary and removing, adjusting, cleaning, lubricating and/or replacing mechanical parts/equipment such as motors, compressors and filters.
• Trouble shooting and repairing basic heating ventilation and cooling issues pertaining to VAC box systems, Air Handlers, and Fan coils.
• Maintaining communication with other engineering department personnel in order to plan and coordinate work assignments and describe and refer problems/issues outside scope of authority/trade.
• Completing, filing and/or routing a variety of logs and records required to document work performed and ensure compliance with hospital and regulatory requirements.
• Maintaining neatness and safety of work area. Cleaning and maintaining tools and equipment in working condition, reporting items in need of repair or replacement to Group Leader/Supervisor.
• Maintaining technical knowledge and skills through attendance at in service and continuing education programs and participation in other related activities.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• High School/GED and up to one year of basic technical training

Experience

• 1 year of experience required
• 3 years of facilities experience preferred

Licensure/Certifications

• Current Massachusetts Refrigeration Technician License is required

Shift / Hours

• Tuesday – Saturday: 11:00pm – 7:00am

Location

• Boston

The posted pay range is Boston Children’s reasonable and good‑faith expectation for this pay at the time of posting.

Any base pay offer provided depends on skills, experience, education, certifications, and a variety of other job‑related factors. Base pay is one part of a comprehensive benefits package that includes flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T‑passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.