Licensed HVAC Technician

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a licensed HVAC mechanic to perform maintenance, repairs, and installations of HVAC systems across campus. The role involves operating and overhauling air conditioning, ventilation, and refrigeration equipment, with responsibilities including emergency response, snow removal, and routine documentation.

Qualified candidates will have HVAC vocational training, MA Refrigeration Technician License within 1 year, CFC Universal Certificate, 3–5 years of related

Qualifications

• HVAC technician training completed or equivalent
• Licenses required: MA Refrigeration Technician License within 1 year of hire
• CFC Universal Certification required (Certificate 1)
• 3–5 years of related work experience preferred
• Strong familiarity with Building Automation Systems
• Experience brazing and silver soldering, and able to perform piping alterations
• Proficient with computer systems and MS Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)

Responsibilities

• Performs repairs and maintenance of heating/cooling and ventilating components in building operations
• Operates, installs, repairs and maintains mechanical equipment (air handlers, exhaust fans, valves, pneumatic/electrical controls, refrigeration systems, space heating/cooling)
• Responds to emergencies (floods, power outages) during off-shift hours as directed
• Snow removal is part of the department duties and allMaintenance employees participate
• Keeps records and completes written reports as part of daily routine

Skills

Building Automation Systems

Brazing

Silver solder

Pipe alterations

MS Office

Emergency response

Technical troubleshooting

Education

HVAC vocational/technical training

Massachusetts Refrigeration Technician License

1-CFC Universal Certificate

Tools

Outlook

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Access

Job description

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

The licensed HVAC mechanic is responsible for general maintenance, repairs and installations of HVAC systems. Operates, tests and overhauls a variety of air conditioning, ventilation, refrigeration systems and associated equipment. Assists the HVAC supervisor in the training of new personnel on equipment and systems. Performs tasks within capabilities involving piping systems, motors and controllers, pneumatic systems, chilled water, etc.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

• Performs all repairs and maintenance of all heating/cooling and ventilating components common to the building operations.
• Operates, installs, repairs and maintains mechanical equipment such as air handlers, exhaust fans, automatic valves, pneumatic and electrical controls, refrigeration systems, space heating and cooling units.
• Required to respond to emergencies such as floods, power outages, etc. during off shift hours, if directed to by the department supervisor
• Snow removal is also the responsibility of the Maintenance Department, and all Maintenance employees are required to participate.
• Performs record keeping requirements and written reports as part of a daily routine.

Required Qualifications

• Vocational or Technical training in HVAC required.
• Massachusetts Refrigeration Technician License must be obtained within 1 year of hire.
• Certificate 1 CFC Universal Certificate required.
• 3-5 years related work experience required.
• Excellent familiarity with Building Automation Systems.
• Experienced in brazing, silver solder and performing pipe alterations.
• Experience with computer systems required, including web-based applications and some Microsoft Office applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access.

Competencies

Decision Making: Ability to make decisions that are guided by general instructions and practices requiring some interpretation. May make recommendations for solving problems of moderate complexity and importance.

Problem Solving: Ability to address problems that are varied, requiring analysis or interpretation of the situation using direct observation, knowledge and skills based on general precedents.

Independence of Action: Ability to follow precedents and procedures. May set priorities and organize work within general guidelines. Seeks assistance when confronted with difficult and/or unpredictable situations. Work progress is monitored by supervisor/manager.

Written Communications: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in written English with internal and external customers.

Oral Communications: Ability to comprehend and converse in English to communicate effectively with medical center staff, patients, families and external customers.

Knowledge: Ability to demonstrate full working knowledge of standard concepts, practices, procedures and policies with the ability to use them in varied situations.

Team Work: Ability to interact respectfully with other employees, professional staff and/or external contacts to offer ideas, identify issues, obtain information or deliver services.

Customer Service: Ability to demonstrate a positive attitude and respond to requests in a timely and respectful manner.

Physical Nature Of The Job

Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and or up to 20 pounds of force frequently. Job is physical in nature and employee needs to stand and/or move around through the majority of their shift.

Pay Range

$41.00 - $55.18

The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients' lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled