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HVAC Tech 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 trouble shoots 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. Requirements: Applicants must have at least two years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, experience in the operation and/or maintenance of HVAC equipment. Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of electrical heating systems, the types and uses of electronic control systems, and the operation, maintenance and repair of control systems for mechanical systems. Knowledge of the fundamentals of electrical practice, low-pressure boilers. Knowledge of the types and uses of pumps used in hot and chilled water systems. Knowledge of the methods of general report writing Skill in using hand power tools such as drills, electric saws, etc. and small hand tools such as wrenches, pliers, screwdrivers, and hacksaws. Ability to follow written and oral instructions. Ability to explain the procedures, guidelines, policies, etc. governing assigned unit activities. Ability to use tools and equipment required for maintaining and repairing power plant and utility distribution systems. Ability to do routine electrical and mechanical repair work, read gauges, adjust equipment and observe the operation of machinery. Ability to read and interpret building plans and control and wiring schematics, read and interpret documents such as plans, specifications, blueprints, drawings, technical manuals, etc. Ability to maintain accurate records, communicate effectively in writing, communicate effectively in oral expression and give oral instructions in a precise, understandable manner. Ability to operate a motor vehicle and must possess a valid driver\'s license with a clean record, free from any major violations or recent accidents. A driving record check will be conducted as part of the hiring process. Experience with equity-minded work and working with individuals of diverse identities such as socioeconomic level, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity and veterans, including those with different levels of academic preparation and varying physical and learning abilities. Preferred Qualifications: