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Harvard University

Ivy League university in Cambridge, MA

HVAC Worker

HVAC & Building SystemsPosted on Nov 11
Full-timeCambridge, MA, USA$35.47 /hr

About the Job

Requirements

  • A minimum of two years of field experience with HVAC equipment and/or trade or vocational school training is required.
  • Basic knowledge of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning machinery and components is required.
  • A valid state driver's license and satisfactory driving history are required.
  • The employee must be willing to work overtime during peak heating and cooling seasons and respond to emergencies.
  • The employee must provide a current address and telephone number as an ongoing condition of employment.
  • The employee must observe and comply with standard safety codes and practices and perform work in accordance with recognized trade and University standards.
  • The employee must be able to read and interpret basic plans, specifications, operating manuals, and other written materials associated with this trade.
  • The employee must communicate effectively in English with peers and customers.
  • The employee must supply a complete set of hand tools.
  • The employee must be willing to work in research laboratory environments and around hazardous materials.
  • The employee may be required to pass a respiratory physical and obtain certification for respirator use.
  • The employee must wear appropriate safety clothing and equipment at all times and wear the department-issued uniform.
  • The employee must be able to lift at least 50 pounds and transport piping and equipment weighing over 200 pounds with others; chain falls and come-alongs may be used for heavier lifting.
  • The employee must be able to push and pull heavy loads, stoop and bend for extended periods, work on hands and knees and in other awkward positions, walk between buildings carrying tools and equipment, work alone, climb stairs, and work from ladders, staging, and lifts.

Responsibilities

  • Provide responsive customer support in all phases of building maintenance and operations.
  • Under the direction of a licensed mechanic or supervisor, inspect and test heating, ventilating, and air conditioning equipment and other primary building systems to ensure proper functioning.
  • Report identified deficiencies to a supervisor or foreman to initiate corrective action.
  • Assist licensed tradespersons with the installation, repair, and operation of building equipment.
  • Collect equipment data to establish and update preventive maintenance records and work performance logs.
  • Identify and label equipment in accordance with preventive maintenance plans.
  • Perform scheduled preventive maintenance on primary building equipment, including lubricating components, changing filters, repacking small valves, replacing lamps, adjusting and replacing belts, and cleaning or replacing sedimentation traps and strainers.
  • Clean work areas, shops, and mechanical rooms, and maintain tools and equipment.
  • Provide customers with follow-up on the progress and status of work performed.
  • Work independently or as part of a multi-trade team under the guidance of the Area Supervisor and/or Working Foreperson, as assigned.
  • Perform property maintenance work or escort and assist inspectors from the Cambridge or Boston City Water Departments throughout campus, as assigned.
  • Provide on-site support during emergency situations as determined by management.

About the Company

Harvard University

Ivy League university in Cambridge, MA

Harvard University is a private research university in Cambridge, Massachusetts, founded in 1636 and the oldest institution of higher learning in the United States. It comprises Harvard College and multiple graduate and professional schools.

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