Maintenance Craftsperson - HVAC

brooklinema; Brookline (MA); On-site; USD 97,994,198 - 102,926,006; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tools provided

Uniform supplied

Annual cash allowance $600

Health and dental insurance

12 paid holidays

2 weeks vacation to start

Personal days

Job summary

The Town of Brookline's Building Department is seeking a HVAC Maintenance Craftsperson to keep town buildings operating safely and efficiently. The role includes preventive maintenance, installation and repair of HVAC systems, plus general building maintenance across plumbing and electrical trades.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent and 3–5 years HVAC experience; a valid Class D Driver’s License is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; HVAC training preferred.
• 3–5 years HVAC experience or equivalent.
• Valid Class D Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Perform HVAC preventive maintenance, service and installation of HVAC equipment.
• Test and troubleshoot HVAC equipment including boilers, chillers and air handling units.
• Maintain software databases and records of equipment location and maintenance dates.
• Conduct general maintenance across plumbing, electrical and other trades.

Skills

HVAC systems

Reading plans

Troubleshooting

Hand & power tools

Emergency response

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

HVAC technical training

Tools

Laptop computer

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

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.

The Town of Brookline is an equal opportunity employer and dedicated to maintaining a diverse workforce.