Maintenance Craftsperson - HVAC

Brooklinema; Brookline (MA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

12 paid holidays

2 weeks' vacation to start

Pension system

Annual cash allowance of $600

Job summary

The Town of Brookline's Building Department is seeking an HVAC Maintenance Craftsperson to keep town buildings running safely and efficiently. You will perform HVAC preventive maintenance, installation, and repair, plus general building maintenance across plumbing, electrical, and related areas.

Essential duties include installing and servicing HVAC equipment, testing control systems, and maintaining records with work-order software.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical training in HVAC preferred.
• 3-5 years of HVAC experience or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Valid Class D Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Perform HVAC work in town buildings; maintain, service and install HVAC equipment along with associated automatic temperature controllers devices, facility management systems and components.
• Perform testing and troubleshooting of all types and sizes of HVAC equipment such as package chillers, package ac units, split multi stage ac units, ductless units, air handling units, boilers etc.
• Perform testing and troubleshooting of all software related field controllers with use of laptop computer and other required software tools while maintaining software database backups.
• Perform HVAC preventive maintenance on all equipment such as air handling units, fan coil units, exhaust fans, condensing units, circulator pumps, air compressors, variable frequency drives, heating and chilled water systems etc. Maintenance shall include thorough inspections of all equipment, replacement and alignment of belts, shafts and pulleys, Lubrication or replacement of bearings, motors, pumps and seals. Replacement of air filters, cleaning of evaporator coils, condenser coils and evaporator drain pans and water treatment. Maintain records on work order software application of all above equipment such as equipment location, size, model, replacement parts, scheduled maintenance dates, recommended repairs etc.
• Maintain records on work order software application of all above equipment such as equipment location, size, model, replacement parts, scheduled maintenance dates, recommended repairs etc.

Skills

HVAC maintenance

Troubleshooting

Reading plans

Physical endurance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

HVAC technical training

3-5 years HVAC experience

Class D Driver's License

Job description

Maintenance Craftsperson / HVAC
Town of Brookline - Building Department
Salary Range: $34.18 - $35.92 hourly

The Town of Brookline's Building Department is seeking a HVAC Maintenance Craftsperson to help keep our buildings operating safely and efficiently. This role performs HVAC preventive maintenance, installation, and repair work, along with general building maintenance tasks across plumbing, electrical, and other technical areas.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions or duties listed below are illustrations of the various types of work 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.

General Maintenance Activities

Based on skills and training, and the needs of the department for specific trade specialties, a Maintenance Craftsperson performs a range of skilled and semi-skilled maintenance, repair and building construction related activities which may include, plumbing, electrical, HVAC or other technical skills.

Heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) Related Activities

• Perform HVAC work in town buildings; maintain, service and install HVAC equipment along with associated automatic temperature controllers devices, facility management systems and components.
• Perform testing and troubleshooting of all types and sizes of HVAC equipment such as package chillers, package ac units, split multi stage ac units, ductless units, air handling units, boilers etc.
• Perform testing and troubleshooting of all software related field controllers with use of laptop computer and other required software tools while maintaining software database backups.
• Perform HVAC preventive maintenance on all equipment such as air handling units, fan coil units, exhaust fans, condensing units, circulator pumps, air compressors, variable frequency drives, heating and chilled water systems etc. Maintenance shall include thorough inspections of all equipment, replacement and alignment of belts, shafts and pulleys, Lubrication or replacement of bearings, motors, pumps and seals. Replacement of air filters, cleaning of evaporator coils, condenser coils and evaporator drain pans and water treatment. Maintain records on work order software application of all above equipment such as equipment location, size, model, replacement parts, scheduled maintenance dates, recommended repairs etc.
• Perform similar or related work as required, or as situation dictates.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical training in HVAC preferred.
• 3-5 years of HVAC experience or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Valid Class D Driver's License.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong understanding of HVAC systems, building maintenance, and relevant codes.
• Ability to read plans, diagnose issues, make repairs, and respond to emergencies.
• Skilled with hand and power tools; strong troubleshooting abilities.
• Comfortable performing physical work, including lifting up to 60 lbs.

Why Join Us:
Salary Range is $34.18 - $35.92 hourly as well as generous leave time, health and dental insurance benefits, 12 paid holidays, 2 weeks' vacation to start, up to 7 personal days, 15 paid sick days, pension system and excellent working conditions. This position includes tools, uniform and additional annual cash allowance of $600. This is an opportunity to work independently and as part of a professional facilities team that takes pride in maintaining safe, efficient, and comfortable public buildings.

Positions available immediately. Appy by July 6, 2026.