HVAC II

Brandeis University is delighted to announce a career opportunity as a Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Technician II. Brandeis University offers generous benefits package including tuition remission for employees and dependents; generous paid time off and holidays with additional days off around the holidays; medical and dental insurance with a generous retirement savings match. Brandeis University located in Waltham Massachusetts only 10 miles from Boston with easy access to 128/95 and the Mass Pike free parking and a commuter rail stop across the street.

This person installs troubleshoots and repairs a variety of heating cooling and ventilating equipment involving work of a diverse nature with minimum supervision. Must have a good knowledge of building temperature control systems and experience in preventative maintenance procedures.

Shift Information: Monday Friday 7:00 am 3:30 pm (Sat/Sun off)

Key Responsibilities:
Install maintain and repair a variety of refrigeration equipment such as centrifugal and reciprocating compressors steam absorption units air compressors fan coil units fan units pumps cooling towers and related piping.
Install and maintain pneumatic and electric control systems associated with HVAC and refrigeration equipment.
Work from piping diagrams schematics blueprints and sketches to plan lay out and troubleshoot HVAC systems.
Keep records write reports and determine materials to be used and quantities needed.
Utilize a variety of tools and instruments associated with the trade.
Must observe safety regulations and be familiar with OSHA and EPA requirements.
Must clean work area and maintain tools and equipment.
Must be experienced in brazing and silver soldering.
May direct and train lowerrated helpers.

Job Qualifications and Requirements:
Must possess a valid drivers license and drive assigned University vehicle. Must possess a valid Massachusetts State Refrigeration License with at least four years
Universal type license
Must be a high school or trade school graduate with additional courses in refrigeration and air conditioning installation and repair.
Minimum of 2 years documented work experience maintaining and installing HVAC systems
Basic knowledge of electrical and plumbing equipment in order to assist those trades in making minor repairs and adjustments

Must be physically able to perform all of the essential duties of the position as set forth in this Position Description including but not limited to the following:
Must work on ladders scaffolds and in pits.
Read write understand and carry out oral and written instructions in English.
Establish and maintain a positive cooperative working relationship with supervisors fellow workers department heads and other members of the campus community. Ability to work in an environment subject to frequently changing priorities and time deadlines.
Ability to manually lift up to 60 pounds. Heavier material or equipment is lifted using other methods.
Ability to install maintain and repair a variety of refrigeration equipment such as centrifugal and reciprocating compressors steam absorption units air compressors fan coil units fan units pumps cooling towers and related piping.
Ability to install and maintain pneumatic and electric control systems associated with HVAC and refrigeration equipment.
Ability to work from piping diagrams schematics blueprints and sketches to plan lay out and troubleshoot HVAC systems.
Ability to keep records write reports and determine materials to be used and quantities needed.
Ability to utilize a variety of tools and instruments associated with the trade.
Ability to observe safety regulations and be familiar with OSHA and EPA requirements.
Ability to clean work area and maintain tools and equipment.
Ability to braze and silver solder.
Ability to direct and train lowerrated helpers.

Commitment toDiversity Equity and Inclusion
Diversity equity and inclusion are important values at Brandeis todayand always have been forthey are rooted in our founding as an institution.These valuesserve as a reminder for selfreflection and a continuous call to grow for us asBrandeisans. Founded as amodel institution forethnic and religious pluralism Brandeis University welcomes students faculty and staff ofall nationalitiesreligions and orientations. Moreover social justice is central to the mission of Brandeis which endeavors to foster a just and inclusive campus culture that embraces theevolvingdiversityof our larger society. Read more online about our Mission andDiversityStatements at Brandeis Mission andDiversityStatements.

If you are interested in a role and have relevant experience but your work history does not align perfectly with every qualification in the job description we nevertheless encourage you to apply.

Closing Statement

Brandeis University is committed to providing its students faculty and staff with an environment conducive to learning and working and where all people are treated with respect and dignity.We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color ancestry national origin ethnicity caste sex pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity/expression including transgender identity religion disability age genetics active military or veteran status and any other characteristics protected under applicable federal or Massachusetts law.