HVAC Technician

Middlesex Community College Job Posting : HVAC Technician

Middlesex Community College (MCC) provides access to affordable education to prepare individuals for success and lifelong learning. We promote academic excellence, provide workforce development opportunities, and empower all learners to become productive and socially responsible members of our local and global communities.

The College delivers services essential to attract, reward, and retain talented faculty and staff. MCC promotes a work environment where employees feel supported and empowered to best serve our student population. MCC offers classes on both the Bedford and Lowell campuses, with a robust online course offering and is committed to transforming lives as we educate, challenge, and support all students as evident in our strategic plan.

Date : August 13, 2024 (Update August 19, 2025)

General Summary

The HVAC Technician performs diagnosis, monitors BMS systems, preventative maintenance, and service on all heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment on the College\'s Lowell and Bedford Campuses. The HVAC Technician will be responsible for cleaning machinery and equipment and responding to emergencies or equipment breakdowns. This individual will evaluate maintenance and repair needs to determine if the services of an outside contractor are required for repairs.

Duties and Responsibilities

• To ensure that equipment functions / operates in a safe, efficient and pollution-free manner, checks, inspects and monitors various types of air conditioning, heating, and ventilating systems
• Operates HVAC machinery and mechanical equipment
• Maintains HVAC machinery and equipment by servicing boilers, burners, motors, pumps and compressors, and other equipment, turning over auxiliary equipment as needed and making minor electrical or plumbing repairs to keep equipment operating efficiently and to prevent breakdowns
• Cleans and maintains work areas and HVAC machinery and equipment
• Responds to emergencies and breakdowns. Assesses and troubleshoots equipment to identify problems. Determines necessary repairs and takes corrective action. Decides when to shut down equipment or systems, transfer from automatic to manual operation. Performs necessary operations to ensure uninterrupted service
• Performs related functions such as inspecting operating systems on a regular basis and identifying and reporting faulty equipment; responding to complaints; and setting work or repair priorities
• Monitors computer control systems
• Meets and / or works with representatives of vendors and / or contractors
• Evaluates maintenance and repair needs to ascertain whether the services of an outside contractor are required or requests maintenance and repair services from other agency units
• Determines the suitability of new equipment, prior to purchase, based on review of specifications and conferences with manufacturers\' representatives
• Requisition and verification of receipt of equipment and supplies
• Prepares weekly reports on preventive maintenance schedules, repairs and status of mechanical problems
• Schedules preventative maintenance work on the equipment and operating systems
• This is a designated essential personnel position
• Conduct on-the-job training for new personnel
• Develop and implement work schedules to ensure 24 hour coverage
• Other duties as assigned

Working Conditions

HVAC Technicians may be exposed to the hazards of gases or noxious fumes, boiler rooms, walk-in freezers, equipment located on rooftops and some areas may be excessively noisy; are expected to lift heavy objects; are subject to standby (on call work status)

Requirements

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Information

Salary Range : $83,266.04 is the starting salary for a Grade 21, Step 6 position in accordance with the AFSCME Collective Bargaining Agreement. Employees of Middlesex Community College are considered employees of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and receive benefits, which include :

Location : Both Bedford and Lowell campuses

Hours : 40 hours per week, schedule to be determined upon hire. Standby duty during the evenings and weekends may be required. The position is designated essential personnel.

Expected Start Date : October 2025

Application Deadline : This position will remain open until filled.

Application Instructions :

All applicants must apply online by submitting :

Pre-Employment Requirements :

The College will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

All offers of employment at Middlesex Community College are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates, as deemed necessary.

Middlesex Community College only accepts application materials through our online application system. We are unable to accept application materials through mail, email, fax, or hand delivery. If you do not have access to a computer, please contact Human Resources at careers@middlesex.mass.edu.

Middlesex Community College strives to make the application and interview process accessible for all applicants but understands that applicants may still encounter barriers due to ability, language, or technology. If we can make the process any more accessible for you, contact Human Resources at 781-280-3549 or careers@middlesex.mass.edu.

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