Plumber and/or HVAC Technician ($41.00 - $46.00/hr)

Williams College; Williamstown (MA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan contributions

Tuition reimbursement

Paid leave

Gym access

Job summary

Williams College seeks a Mechanical Trades Technician to join a full-time Mechanical Trades team on the Williamstown, MA campus. You will perform installation and maintenance of HVAC equipment, with emphasis on high-level preventative maintenance, across a single campus on a consistent schedule.

Your role supports a stable, year-round environment, with opportunities in refrigeration, plumbing or general HVAC. Overtime and shift differentials apply on selected shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, plus minimum of 3 years relevant experience or equivalent combination.
• Licenses in refrigeration/plumbing/sprinkler fitter are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and installation of HVAC equipment on campus.
• Monitor field work for efficiency and best practices.
• Coordinate with campus to schedule maintenance and repairs.
• Assist Preventive Maintenance Technicians with work orders.
• Assist with campus snow control and steam distribution.
• Install and maintain heat pumps across campus.
• Handle boiler and HVAC controls and pneumatic/electronic systems.

Skills

HVAC systems

Refrigeration

Plumbing

Chiller maintenance

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Are you a licensed Tradesperson tired of chasing billable hours, driving site-to-site, and dealing with seasonal layoffs? Williams College offers the opportunity to work in a stable, year-round environment maintaining our top-tier educational facilities.To support our dedicated Mechanical Trades team and enhance our service capabilities, we are currently looking to fill a full-time Mechanical Trades Technician position. Whether your strength is primarily Refrigeration, Plumbing, or General HVAC, your expertise will be a valued addition to our versatile team.You will focus on high-level preventative maintenance and repairs, ensuring our campus infrastructure operates efficiently. You will work on a single campus in Williamstown, MA, with a consistent schedule and a supportive crew.Pay: $41.00 - $46.00 per hour, commensurate with experience.Position: Full time, benefits-eligible, reporting to the Mechanical Trades SupervisorShift: Monday - Friday, 7:00AM to 3:30PMThis position is eligible for premium pay, including overtime and applicable shift differentials, for work performed during holidays, weekends, emergency snow response, and other qualifying shifts. Schedules are subject to change based on the needs of the department.As a Mechanical Trades Technician, you play a critical role in keeping the College moving forward. By completing maintenance work orders assigned to the Mechanical Trades team, you'll be a key partner in preventing disruptions and solving problems, maintaining the underlying structure that makes the College's mission to provide a nurturing educational environment possible.Responsibilities:Performing assigned work orders regarding the installation and maintenance of the College’s HVAC equipmentMonitoring field work for efficiency and best practices.Communicating with the campus community to effectively schedule maintenance and repairsAssisting Preventive Maintenance Technicians with work orders.Assisting with Campus snow controlSteam DistributionInstalling and maintaining Heat Pumps throughout campusOther duties as assignedRequirements:High school diploma, plus minimum of 3 years relevant experience required, or equivalent combination of education and experience.Valid driver’s license required.In addition, at least one of these licenses must be held, active and current at the time of hire and maintained throughout employment:Refrigeration License [MA Refrigeration Technician License] (preferred)Plumbing License [MA Plumbing, MA Gasfitters, or MA LP License]Sprinkler Fitter License [MA Journeyman Sprinkler Fitter License]Additional Qualifications:Ability to independently manage workload and schedule activities with assigned customers.The ability to work safely and efficiently without close supervision is essential. Ability to work on a ladder.Strong verbal and written communication skills.Demonstrable working knowledge of and experience with:Hot Water/Chilled Water Closed loop maintenanceChiller MaintenanceHeat pumpsComputer Basics DCS systemPlumbing/PipefittingBoiler ControlsHVAC Controls-pneumatic/electronicCompressor MaintenanceSteam Distribution MaintenanceApplication review will begin immediately, and will continue until all positions are filled. Pay range is from $41.00 - $46.00 per hour, commensurate with experience.Williams invests in our employees, offering comprehensive health insurance with coverage starting your first day of work, robust retirement plan contributions, tuition reimbursement, professional development opportunities, paid leave, access to gym facilities, discounts with local vendors and more.Our vibrant 450-acre campus is home to around 2,000 students who benefit from a 6:1 student-faculty ratio, and their energy is the heartbeat of our active population. Many people come to Williams for the job and stay for decades because of the lively environment and warm neighbors. You’re more than a person doing a job; you are joining our community.Please visit careers.williams.edu to apply.ALL employees must have completed an I-9 BEFORE they can begin work.Employment at Williams is contingent on the verification of background information submitted by the applicant, including the completion of a criminal record check, and education when applicable. Decisions regarding appointments, promotions, and conditions of employment comply with applicable federal or state law prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, or military service.It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.Beyond meeting fully its legal obligations for non-discrimination, Williams College is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community where members from all backgrounds can live, learn and thrive. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please feel free to contact us via phone at [phone] or email at [e-mail].