HVAC Refrigeration Mechanic 2

Tewksbury Hospital, operated by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH), is seeking an experienced HVAC Mechanic II professional who will be responsible for installation, routine maintenance and service repairs on heating, ventilating, air conditioning systems and refrigeration equipment including related equipment. The selected candidate performs preventative maintenance on all equipment and maintains all HVAC and refrigeration equipment in proper operating order.   

Please note\:  This position is full-time, 40 hours per week working 1st shift. The schedule will be 7\:00 a.m. to 3\:30 p.m. The days off will be Saturday and Sunday.

Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive)\:

• Installs heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment, including controls and related fixtures such as air and water filters and piping used by refrigeration.
• Maintains, repairs, and completes preventative maintenance on various types of HVAC equipment including but not limited to, window A/C units, fan cooled chilled water units, split systems, various size steam absorbers, cooling towers, Fan Coil Units, air handlers, and pneumatic controls.
• Maintains, repairs and completes preventative maintenance on various types of refrigeration units including but not limited to, refrigerators, walk-in coolers, ice machines, and chilled water units for drinking water.
• Provides repairs and preventative maintenance on various types of heating systems, exhaust systems, ventilation systems, and make-up air handler units.
• Verifies equipment for malfunctions by observing pressure and vacuum gauges and other indicators, adjusting controls, testing joints and connections for gas leaks, by using testing equipment such as voltmeters, ohmmeters, amprobes, etc. to ensure proper operation.
• Maintains, rebuilds, and replaces worn or defective parts, replacing and/or reclaiming specified gases or fluids into systems, by lubricating motors and bearings, etc.
• Handles both open and closed water systems such as cooling towers by adding algecides to prevent the spread of airborne bacteria
• Performs other related work such as pipe fitting, pipe threading, soldering and brazing of joints, installation of compressors, temperature controls, humidity controls, belt replacement, motors, air filters, and circulating fans
• Orders, maintains, and inventories various supplies and equipment associated with heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, and refrigeration work.
• Leads the department 

Required Qualifications\:

• Demonstrated knowledge of the standard preventative maintenance procedures for heating, ventilation, refrigeration, air conditioning systems, and related electrical systems
• Familiarity with the methods for lubricating machinery and equipment, including care and maintenance of small hand tools and power tools.
• Experience with the safety practices and procedures followed in the installation, maintenance, and repair of heating, ventilation, refrigeration, air conditioning, and electrical systems.
• Skilled in the use of the terminology, coding, symbols, and standard abbreviations used in the installation, maintenance and repair of heating, ventilation, refrigeration, air conditioning, and related electrical systems.
• Capacity to work effectively as a member of the interdisciplinary team.
• Talent for establishing rapport and maintain harmonious working relationships with persons from varied ethnic, cultural and/or economic backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications\:

• Prior experience in a hospital and/or campus setting working with multiple disciplines and vendors. 

About Tewksbury Hospital\: 

Tewksbury Hospital offers a broad range of services, including a physician on site at all times, around-the-clock nursing care, rehabilitation services including physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy, psychology services, social services, nutritional services, and an on-site dialysis clinic.

Pre-Offer Process\:

A criminal background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services prior to the candidate being hired. For more information, please visit http\://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori

Education, licensure and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division’s Hiring Guidelines

Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law and may be published on the Commonwealth’s website.

ADA Reasonable Accommodation\:

If you require a reasonable accommodation with the application/interview process, please contact us at\: EOHHS Candidate ADA Requests.

For questions, please contact Employment & Staffing at 1-800-510-4122 Option 4.

MassCareers questions and access issues, please contact the ESC at 617-979-8500.

Tewksbury Hospital, operated by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH), is seeking an experienced HVAC Mechanic II professional who will be responsible for installation, routine maintenance and service repairs on heating, ventilating, air conditioning systems and refrigeration equipment including related equipment. The selected candidate performs preventative maintenance on all equipment and maintains all HVAC and refrigeration equipment in proper operating order.   

Please note\:  This position is full-time, 40 hours per week working 1st shift. The schedule will be 7\:00 a.m. to 3\:30 p.m. The days off will be Saturday and Sunday.

Duties and Responsibilities (these duties are a general summary and not all inclusive)\:

• Installs heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment, including controls and related fixtures such as air and water filters and piping used by refrigeration.
• Maintains, repairs, and completes preventative maintenance on various types of HVAC equipment including but not limited to, window A/C units, fan cooled chilled water units, split systems, various size steam absorbers, cooling towers, Fan Coil Units, air handlers, and pneumatic controls.
• Maintains, repairs and completes preventative maintenance on various types of refrigeration units including but not limited to, refrigerators, walk-in coolers, ice machines, and chilled water units for drinking water.
• Provides repairs and preventative maintenance on various types of heating systems, exhaust systems, ventilation systems, and make-up air handler units.
• Verifies equipment for malfunctions by observing pressure and vacuum gauges and other indicators, adjusting controls, testing joints and connections for gas leaks, by using testing equipment such as voltmeters, ohmmeters, amprobes, etc. to ensure proper operation.
• Maintains, rebuilds, and replaces worn or defective parts, replacing and/or reclaiming specified gases or fluids into systems, by lubricating motors and bearings, etc.
• Handles both open and closed water systems such as cooling towers by adding algecides to prevent the spread of airborne bacteria
• Performs other related work such as pipe fitting, pipe threading, soldering and brazing of joints, installation of compressors, temperature controls, humidity controls, belt replacement, motors, air filters, and circulating fans
• Orders, maintains, and inventories various supplies and equipment associated with heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, and refrigeration work.
• Leads the department 

Required Qualifications\:

• Demonstrated knowledge of the standard preventative maintenance procedures for heating, ventilation, refrigeration, air conditioning systems, and related electrical systems
• Familiarity with the methods for lubricating machinery and equipment, including care and maintenance of small hand tools and power tools.
• Experience with the safety practices and procedures followed in the installation, maintenance, and repair of heating, ventilation, refrigeration, air conditioning, and electrical systems.
• Skilled in the use of the terminology, coding, symbols, and standard abbreviations used in the installation, maintenance and repair of heating, ventilation, refrigeration, air conditioning, and related electrical systems.
• Capacity to work effectively as a member of the interdisciplinary team.
• Talent for establishing rapport and maintain harmonious working relationships with persons from varied ethnic, cultural and/or economic backgrounds.

Preferred Qualifications\:

• Prior experience in a hospital and/or campus setting working with multiple disciplines and vendors. 

About Tewksbury Hospital\: 

Tewksbury Hospital offers a broad range of services, including a physician on site at all times, around-the-clock nursing care, rehabilitation services including physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy, psychology services, social services, nutritional services, and an on-site dialysis clinic.

Pre-Offer Process\:

A criminal background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services prior to the candidate being hired. For more information, please visit http\://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori

Education, licensure and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division’s Hiring Guidelines

Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law and may be published on the Commonwealth’s website.

ADA Reasonable Accommodation\:

If you require a reasonable accommodation with the application/interview process, please contact us at\: EOHHS Candidate ADA Requests.

For questions, please contact Employment & Staffing at 1-800-510-4122 Option 4.

MassCareers questions and access issues, please contact the ESC at 617-979-8500.

First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

Minimum Entrance Requirements\: 

Applicants must have at least two years of full-time, or equivalent part- time technical experience in the installation, maintenance and repair of heating, refrigeration, ventilating and air conditioning systems, or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below. 

Substitutions\: 

I. A certificate or diploma from a recognized institution above the high school level, as evidence of completion of a two year program in refrigeration and heating, may be substituted for one year of the required experience.* 

*Education toward such a certificate or diploma will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed. 

Special Requirements\: Based on assignment, a current and valid Massachusetts Refrigeration Technician's License may be required.

Salary placement is determined by a combination of factors, including the candidate’s years of directly related experience and education, and alignment with our internal compensation structure as set forth by the Human Resources Division’s Hiring Guidelines. For all bargaining unit positions (non-management), compensation is subject to the salary provisions outlined in the applicable collective bargaining agreement and will apply to placement within the appropriate salary range.

Comprehensive Benefits

When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.

Want the specifics?Explore our Employee Benefits and Rewards!

Title 101 CMR 23.00 (“Regulation”) requires certain agency staff to have received the COVID-19 vaccination and Influenza vaccination, or have taken required mitigation measures, to prevent viral infection and transmission in State Hospitals and State Congregate Care Facilities. The Regulation applies to this position. Successful candidates will be required to acknowledge and attest to your vaccination status for both COVID-19 and Influenza.

An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.  Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.  Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements.  We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.

First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days.

Minimum Entrance Requirements\: 

Applicants must have at least two years of full-time, or equivalent part- time technical experience in the installation, maintenance and repair of heating, refrigeration, ventilating and air conditioning systems, or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below. 

Substitutions\: 

I. A certificate or diploma from a recognized institution above the high school level, as evidence of completion of a two year program in refrigeration and heating, may be substituted for one year of the required experience.* 

*Education toward such a certificate or diploma will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed. 

Special Requirements\: Based on assignment, a current and valid Massachusetts Refrigeration Technician's License may be required.

Salary placement is determined by a combination of factors, including the candidate’s years of directly related experience and education, and alignment with our internal compensation structure as set forth by the Human Resources Division’s Hiring Guidelines. For all bargaining unit positions (non-management), compensation is subject to the salary provisions outlined in the applicable collective bargaining agreement and will apply to placement within the appropriate salary range.

Comprehensive Benefits

When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.

Want the specifics?Explore our Employee Benefits and Rewards!

Title 101 CMR 23.00 (“Regulation”) requires certain agency staff to have received the COVID-19 vaccination and Influenza vaccination, or have taken required mitigation measures, to prevent viral infection and transmission in State Hospitals and State Congregate Care Facilities. The Regulation applies to this position. Successful candidates will be required to acknowledge and attest to your vaccination status for both COVID-19 and Influenza.

An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.  Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.  Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements.  We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.

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