HVAC Technician

Middlesex Community College (MCC) established in 1970 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 provides a broad range of services that are essential to attract reward and retain talented faculty and staff. The MCC community promotes a work environment where our employees feel supported and empowered to best serve our student population. We are proud to offer our classes on both the Bedford and Lowell campuses as well as a robust online course offering. MCC is committed to transforming lives as we educate challenge and support all students as evident in our strategic plan.

Title:HVAC Technician

Unit:AFSCME Unit II

Department:Facilities Management

Reports to:Director of Facilities

Date:August 13 2024 (Update July 14 2026)

General Summary:The HVAC Technician performs diagnosis monitors BMS systems preventative maintenance and service on all heating ventilation and air conditioning equipment on the Colleges 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.
• 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 roof tops and some areas may be excessively noisy; are expected to lift heavy objects; are subject to standby (on call work status)

• 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 drivers 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:

• Bilingual skills a plus.

Salary Range: $88362.56 is the starting salary for a Grade 21 Step 6position 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:

• High-quality and affordable health insurance through the Commonwealths Group Insurance Commission (GIC)
• Competitive Dental and Vision Plans
• Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Assistance programs
• Low-cost basic and optional life insurance
• Retirement Savings: State Employees Pension or Optional Retirement Program (ORP) and Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan or 403(b).
• 12 paid holidays per year and competitive Sick Vacation and Personal Time
• Tuition Benefits for employees and dependents at state colleges and universities
• Short-Term Disability and Extended Illness program participation options
• Professional Development and Continuing Education opportunities
• Cell Phone Bill Discounts with Verizon and T-Mobile Cell Phone Carriers
• Access to the Commonwealths Mass4You employee assistance program
• Free employee parking on Bedford and Lowell campuses
• Eligibility towards Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Location:Both Bedford and Lowell campuses

Hours:40 of hoursper 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:August 2026

Application Deadline: This position will remain open until filled.

All applicants must apply online by submitting:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Names and contact information for three (3) professional references

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 .

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 or .