HVAC - Licensed Refrigeration Technician - Class 30

Position Title: HVAC Licensed Refrigeration Technician Class 30

FLSA: NonExempt

Reports To: Director of Public Facilities or Designee

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 12 month 260 days) with benefits and salary in accordance the SEIU Local 888 collective bargaining agreement

Start Date: Immediately

Hourly range: $31.5726 $38.3766

Starting salary: Class 30 Step 1 $65671

Seasonal snow stipend: $300 per the SEIU contract

Annual Clothing Allowance: $150 allowance per the SEIU Contract

Benefits include:

Vacation 2 weeks accrued annually after the first year of employment

Sick 2 weeks annually

Personnel 16 hours

Health

Dental

Life

FSA

Vision

Longevity

Town Retirement/Pension

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must have a valid drivers license.
• Maintain a safe driving record
• Five 5 years of experience in the HVAC/R trade.
• Possess a current Massachusetts Journeyman HVAC/R Technician License. Master License preferred.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal record check (CORI) Sexual Offender Registry (SORI) SAFIS finger printing and a preplacement medical exam with drug screening.
• Demonstrate the ability to operate complex Digital Control Systems.
• Thorough knowledge of all codes pertaining to the maintenance and installation of HVAC/R systems.
• Expertise with electrical circuits transformers fuses motors relays magnetic starters switchesgrounds shorts faults voltmeters and other test equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to perform a wide variety of HVAC/R tasks using hand or power tools and related equipment to maintain buildings and equipment as detailed in the performance responsibilities listed below.
• Possess basic computer skills including ability to perform simple word processing and send/receive email and ability to access internet programs or willingness and ability to be trained on such items.
• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to perform basic math understand written procedures write routine documents and speak clearly; and understand multistep written and oral instructions.

Job Goal:

To maintain a safe comfortable and functional environment in all town and school buildings in a cost effective customer oriented manner that helps the town fulfill its mission of service to its residents and protects the capital investment made by the town in public facilities.

Maintenance functions include routine and emergency repairs and scheduled preventive services for all building systems weekend building checks and on call services

Performance Responsibilities:

General Performance Responsibilities:

• 1. Perform all emergency repairs to town buildings and equipment.
  2. Perform preventative maintenance inspections.
  3. Keep Supervisor informed of the progress of the work and any significant developments as they occur.
  4. Keep all work areas free and clear of debris.
  5. Perform building security checks including boiler and refrigeration equipment.
  6. Perform miscellaneous related duties as required by the Director of Facilities.

Primary Performance Responsibilities:

1. Provide installation of new HVAC/R equipment to new areas when required to do so.
2. Replace or repair switches valves and their actuators belts and motors etc.
3. Maintain on a regular schedule all motors and other mechanical equipment requiring preventive maintenance services.
4. Respond to Emergency situations when called upon by a Department Supervisor.
5. Ensures compliance with all applicable building fire health safety electrical and any other applicable codes and standards.
6. Troubleshoot HVAC/R systems and perform corrective maintenance in a timely fashion.
7. Identifies and corrects health and safety issues in a time efficient manner.
8. Assists the Director of Facilities or the Project Manager with the review of construction documents for both
new and renovation projects.
9. Assists in the development of the building preventive maintenance plan.
10. Assist with the ongoing updating and implementation of planned preventive maintenance.
11. Performs corrective action and preventive maintenance regarding building systems.
12. Obtain materials and supplies needed to complete assignment.
13. Maintain records of work performed including labor and materials used; receive work orders and determine priorities; estimate materials needed; request materials needed according to established guidelines.
14. Work from plans oral instructions sketches and blueprints.
15. Shovel plow and/or treat Municipal Properties; Perform snow removal operations and run associated equipment as instructed by Supervisor
16. Pulls appropriate permits when necessary
17. Safe operation of Town vehicles to work sites; check oil fuel water levels and tires. Any deficiencies should be immediately reported to Department of Public Facilities Management.
18. Perform related duties as assigned.

Miscellaneous Performance Responsibilities


Carpentry (Helper):
1. Remodel and repair classrooms and office space including the removal of old walls and any other
preparation necessary
2. Install counters cabinets benches Partitions doors bulletin boards etc.
3. Repair doors and related hardware
4. Replace floor and ceiling tiles as needed
5. Patch leaking roofs
6. Repair broken windows

Plumbing (Unlicensed Work):
1. Repair and install sinks toilets drinking fountains showers sill cocks kitchen equipment etc.
2. Unclog and maintain drains in toilet areas kitchens boiler rooms shower rooms and art and science areas.

Electrical (Electrical Helper):
1. Wire new areas.
2. Replace or repair switches ballasts lamps and motors etc.
3. Maintain on a regular schedule all motors and other mechanical equipment requiring scheduling of services.

Essential Functions of the Job:
Must possess the ability to:
1. Perform a wide variety of skilled journeylevel HVAC/R work in the maintenance and repair of Town facilities and equipment.
2. Read and interpret shop drawings sketches plans and specifications
3. Prioritize schedule assign and review work.
4. Interpret explain and apply codes rules and regulations involved in assigned maintenance activities.
5. Effectively and safely operate a variety of tools and equipment used in the electrical trade.
6. Understand and follow oral and written directions.
7. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
8. Estimate labor and material cost for specific projects.
9. Make arithmetic calculations quickly and accurately.
10. Work independently with little direction
11. Meet schedules and time lines
12. Maintain routine records.
13. Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
14. Observe legal and defensive driving practices
15. Use and operation of Computer and/or electronic devices to maintain assigned work
16. Safe operation of Town vehicles.

Physical and Environmental Demands:
The physical and environmental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Work is performed both inside and outside and the employee may be subject to loud noise exposure to extremes in temperature inclement weather dust odors cleaning chemicals and related fumes etc. Employee is subject to one or more hazards such as those associated with working power equipment climbing ladders and working from scaffolding and aerial lifts. Regular and sustained periods of strenuous physical exertion. Operation of
equipment that causes loud noise level and high vibrations.

May require the exercise of caution when operating equipment and handling chemicals or other toxic materials and the utilization of proper sanitary precautions when handling trash garbage blood spills and other potential hazards.

Work is mutually mental and physical. While performing the functions of this job the employee is required to bend at the waist push pull move lift and carry a minimum of 50 pounds twist/turn climb ladders shovel snow seek to assure proper and complete cleaning and use dexterity of hands and fingers to operate power
equipment.

The physical and environmental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Experience and commitment to working in a racially and culturally diverse teaching and learning community.

Applicants for employment are considered without regard to age disability race religion sexual orientation gender identity marital status national origin or military status.

Required Experience:

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