HVAC Technician

Looking for a rewardingHVAC Technician career with excellent benefits The Town of Needham seeks HVAC Technician candidates to maintain and control the Town of Needham HVAC systems by using a direct digital centrally located stand-alone building management controllers and manual mechanical controls. The Building Maintenance Division is responsible for the maintenance of the HVAC systems in all Town and School buildings in a campus style environment with most buildings renovated since 2000.

Weekly schedule is Monday through Friday 6am 2:30pm with on call availability needed.

CON #27019

• Maintain control system for all types of ventilation distribution systems including variable air volume controllers RTUs ERUs Fan Coil Units MAUs pumps VFDs and independent building control systems (pneumatic electric/electronic or a combination of both)
• Order and maintain inventory of parts for routine HVAC maintenance and repairs; provide services at night or on weekends and holidays at the request and direction of the HVAC Supervisor; respond to emergency service calls on a 24-hour basis; participate in snow and ice removal efforts from all buildings as assigned; perform other related duties as required. Monitor analyze and correct alarms and system problems both by computer and by performing repairs in the field.
• Monitor and provide for the proper maintenance and operation of all burners boilers service pneumatic electric and electronic temperature controls; and calibrate rebuild and replace thermostats.
• Perform periodic maintenance on roof-top exhaust fans and associated equipment; service unit ventilators including dampers actuators and sensors; maintain air-handling equipment and troubleshoot air conditioning units; and perform periodic maintenance on air compressors and related devices.
• Operate troubleshoot and program computerized energy management systems; rebuild and replace steam traps and valves; inspect and repair ductwork including dampers diffusers grills and insulation; conduct air testing operations including measurements for carbon dioxide air flow humidity and temperature; and perform routine service on condensate return systems and tanks and boiler water chemical treatment and feed systems.
• Participate in meetings with contractors town committee members managers and others to discuss or explain technical systems problems installations and design issues. With other skilled trade staff in the department participate in coordination and/or installation of larger projects requiring multiple trades.
• Collaborate with other HVAC Technicians and contractors to ensure preventative maintenance of control systems and components meets standards and the expectations of the manufacturer.
• Carry out System Utilization Review of system software to ensure the operating logic is performing optimally.
• Uncover abnormal system conditions and initiate corrective action.
• Work with contracted MEP services for preventative and corrective maintenance.
• Perform Remote Diagnostics.
• Provide technical assistance and training to other trades staff if needed.
• Keep abreast of all safety and building codes asbestos laws and guidelines and material safety data sheets (MSDS) regarding products and supplies used in the performance of duties; maintain a clean and orderly work area and vehicle.

To be considered for the position applicants must have at least:

• Minimum of three (3) years of relevant work experience in diagnosing repairing and maintaining commercial level heating ventilation refrigeration and air conditioning systems (a two-year technical degree in HVAC programming controls or equivalent may be substituted for two years of experience)
• Completion of four years of high school or equivalent
• EPA Universal certification
• Motor vehicle license
• OSHA 10 Hour Training is required by the end of the first year of employment.
• Experience installing inspecting servicing repairing replacing and calibrating building automation systems and experience using programming features of building automation systems.

• One of the following preferred valid state or federal licenses in: Refrigeration Oil Burner Powerplants Fireman Pipefitter Steamfitter or equivalent.

• Applicants are subject to a CORI/SORI check physical and drug and alcohol screening as conditions of employment.
• Applicants working in a Needham Public School Building are subject to a separate CORI/SORI check and fingerprints for the national criminal background check as a condition of employment.

To apply please submit your resume cover letter and application by clicking Apply.

Applications will be accepted until 11:59 AM on Monday October 5 2026.

The Town of Needham is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive and encouraging workplace. There shall be no discrimination on the basis of race age gender national origin disability religion or belief sexual orientation marriage/civil partnership pregnancy/maternity veteran status or any other protected class. We are an inclusive organization and actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent skills and potential. We welcome all applications from a wide range of candidates. Selection for roles will be based on individual merit alone.

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