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Tri-Town School UnionHVAC TechnicianThe Tri-Town School Union seeks well qualified and experienced candidates for the position of HVAC Technician in the Facilities Department. The position will involve a combination of hands-on repair and maintenance work along with administrative components relative to the work. The HVAC Technicians primary responsibility is the maintenance of building HVAC systems and gas fired equipment. The incumbent performs a full range of HVAC duties.

Work is performed in compliance with Massachusetts HVAC codes and is checked in progress or upon completion to ensure it complies with accepted standards and codes. The incumbent performs assigned tasks without close supervision, following established procedures, and is given direct and detailed instructions on new and different assignments. The Incumbent must have a thorough understanding of the trade and be knowledgeable in the use of all trade tools and instruments. The work schedule requires some early morning, night, weekend, stand by and emergency work.Principal Responsibilities: Install heating, ventilating, air-conditioning and refrigeration equipment, including related fixtures; checks equipment for malfunctions; maintains and repairs or replaces defective equipment.

Performs related work as required. Install, maintain and repair air duct systems, refrigeration piping and control wiring, according to established procedures for heat load and equipment. Perform seasonal start up and shut down maintenance on all heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment including classroom, rooftop and air handling units. Perform and or supervise water treatment on chilled water systems and heating systems according to established procedures.

Install, inspect, and maintain heating and cooling hot water heating systems including roof top units, air handlers, cabinet ventilators and exhaust fans according to established procedures and manufacturers specifications. Uses testing equipment such as voltmeter, ohmmeters, amp-probes, gas meters, refrigeration gauges and vacuum pumps to ensure proper operation and efficiency. Monitors system performance of equipment and scheduling through building management systems, pressure and temperature gauges and other indicators. Maintains and repairs equipment by replacing worn or defective parts such as switches, fuses, motors, bearings, valves and damper operators, thermostats and electrical wirings.

Pumps specified gas or fluids into a system, adds necessary liquids, lubricates motors and bearings, and changes filters and belts. Repairs and replaces pneumatic and DDC controls, motors, thermostats and sensors. Joins tubing and/or pipes, cuts and threads pipes, solders and brazes joints, mounts compressor and condenser units, connects motors, compressors, temperature controls, humidity controls and related equipment. Recovers CFC and HCFC refrigerants using safe procedure while operating appropriate recovery equipment.

Supervises various licensed and skilled Trades Workers who are assisting on the repair, installation and operation of HVAC equipment. Processes and completes work orders, reviews reports and invoices for accuracy. Plans, schedules and performs preventative and predictive maintenance on all HVAC, refrigeration and other equipment as assigned. Performs corrective maintenance and repair of all building equipment including but not limited to BMS systems, VAVs, fan coils, unit ventilators, HVs RTUs, Chillers, exhaust systems, pumps and commercial Boilers.

Ability to work on Refrigeration equipment Kitchens and Cafeterias. Ability to research, specify and quote repair parts, replacement systems and maintenance of inventories of spare parts as related to all HVAC systems and gas fired equipment Performance of other job-related duties as assigned. Required / Desired Qualifications: Must possess EPA universal refrigeration license. Have 7 - 10 years experience minimum as a licensed HVAC technician working on commercial HVAC equipment and controls.

Must possess Massachusetts Journeymans Pipefitter license. OSHA 10 Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Must have computer skills with email, MS Office, Google suite and computerized maintenance management software. Must have ability to occasionally work outside of the scheduled hours and on weekends.

Must have transportation for work day travel. Must have a valid drivers license. Massachusetts Sheet Metal License desirable. Additional Qualifications: Knowledge of BMS Systems (Metasys, Control Suite and StruxureWare preferred) Ability to lift a minimum of 75 lbs.

Ability to stoop and bend for long periods of time and work on hands and knees. Must be able to work alone. Must be able to climb ladders and carry all necessary tools. Must observe and comply with all standard safety codes and practices, perform work in accordance with recognized trade and OSHA standards.Must be able to effectively communicate with peers and customers.Boxford, Middleton, and Topsfield Public Schools are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action EmployerIt is the policy of the Boxford, Middleton, and Topsfield Public Schools not to discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, national origin, color, homelessness, age, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity in its education programs, services, activities or employment practices.

Every available opportunity will be taken in order to assure that each applicant is selected on the basis of qualifications, merit and ability.Applicants are informed that school systems are required to obtain all available criminal offender record information (CORI and SAFIS Background Check per 603 CMR51.00) from the criminal history systems board (CHSB) of any current or prospective employee of the school department.

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