Hvac/R Maintenance Technician - Utility Plant Operator, Facilities Department

About North Shore Community College:

North Shore Community College is a diverse, caring, inclusive community that inspires our students to become engaged citizens and to achieve their personal, academic, and career goals through accessible, affordable, rigorous educational opportunities that are aligned with our region's workforce needs and will prepare them for life in a changing world. NSCC is one of 15 Massachusetts community colleges, which serves the 26 cities and towns north of Boston. Since its founding in 1965, NSCC has grown from a single leased building to an urban campus in downtown Lynn and a suburban campus in Danvers, and from five to 80 academic programs of study. Nearly 50,000 students have graduated from NSCC. The college is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE).

Job Description:

HVAC/R Maintenance Technician

• Utility Plant Operator, Facilities Department

Grade 18, Step 7, AFSCME Unit position, 40 hours/week

Campus Location: Lynn campus with assigned duties in Danvers

Work Schedule: 6:30 am

• 3:00 pm

STARTING SALARY: $2,759.59 bi-weekly ($71,749.34 per year). An appointment made from outside the bargaining unit (AFSCME) will start at Step #6 of the range or as adjusted in accordance with the AFSCME collective bargaining agreement. Full time benefited employees at North Shore Community College are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package offered through the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Click HERE for a highlight of these benefits.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

NSCC operates five academic buildings over two campuses that contain a plethora of different building systems and technologies. These systems range from the simple and conventional all the way to modern energy efficient systems such as geothermal heating and cooling, solar photovoltaic system, LED lighting, Energy Management System, and chilled beams. The primary responsibilities of this essential personnel position are to operate, maintain, repair, inspect and monitor these systems. They include but are not limited to automated electric controls, HVAC&R, access control and accessibility, chilled water systems, alarm systems, sanitary graywater, and acid neutralization systems.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Operates, maintains, inspect and repairs heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems and other facilities systems: Including but not limited to:

• Geothermal systems

• Chilled water condenser & recirculating pumps

• Chillers and cooling towers

• Air compressors

• Air supply, exhaust and recirculating fans

• Electric heating & cooling

• Hydronic heating and cooling coils

• Unit ventilators

• Emergency generator

• Kitchen equipment, (fryers, grills, ovens, ice machines, refrigeration and freezer)

• Air handler units

• Heat recovery units

• Natural gas boosters

• Operates solar photovoltaic systems and associated equipment.

• Operates computerized Energy Management Systems and associated equipment; TAC-Visa / Allerton /Niagara-4.

• Inspects machinery, reads meters and gauges; performs tests on chilled water, boiled water to control pollution and quality of water; starts and stops equipment and machinery according to schedule.

• Maintains operating logs, records and reports on all equipment; develop and determine material lists for maintenance and repairs; measures and reports fuel levels to appropriate personnel.

• Performs lubrication and air filter exchange preventative maintenance for heating, ventilating and air conditioning equipment, motors, bearings, heating coils, fan belts, and circulating pumps.

• When needed, clean inspect smoke and fire detectors located in buildings including ventilation ducts, and areas only accessible by ladder.

• Assist management in the development of standard operating procedures and maintenance service schedules.

• Assist management in the oversight and support of outside contractors, tradespeople, inspectors and vendors.

• Under direction of management, provide supervision of other NSCC facilities employees

• Perform other duties as assigned.

The Human Resource Division Classification Specification for this position is available at http://www.mass.edu/foremployees/classificationspecs/classspecs-pers.asp or in the Human Resources Department.

Requirements:

• Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of the following:

• Commercial hydronic and electric heating and cooling systems

• Computerized Control and Energy Management Systems

• Geothermal heating & cooling systems

• Solar photovoltaic systems

• Natural gas boosters

• Knowledge of the types and uses of:

• Pneumatic controls used in power plant operations

• Precision measuring equipment used in a power plant such as manometers, voltmeters, anemometers, tachometers, etc.

• Pumps used in water and fuel systems

• Chemicals used in water treatment

• Low-pressure boilers

• Centrifugal chillers and cooling towers

• Glycol and water energy delivery systems

• Possess or have the ability to obtain an EPA 608 certification within probationary period.

• Knowledge of the operation, maintenance and repair of fire alarm systems and control systems for mechanical /electrical systems.

• Knowledge of the operating characteristics of electrical generating systems.

• Knowledge of the types, uses, and principles of operation of industrial ventilation systems.

• Knowledge of safety practices and procedures followed in power plants.

• Knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques used in firing and operating low-pressure gas fired boilers and their auxiliary equipment.

• Knowledge of the proper methods for storing and handling fuels.

• Skill in using small hand tools such as wrenches, pliers, screwdrivers, hacksaws and pipethreaders.

• Ability to:

• Follow written and oral instructions

• Lift heavy objects

• Adjust to changing situations to meet emergency or changing program or production requirements

• Read and interpret building plans, control wiring schematics, blueprints drawings, technical manuals, etc.

• Maintain accurate records

• Snow removal equipment

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite programs such as Word, Excel, Outlook and Gmail.

• Candidates will be required to pass a CORI/SORI and/or National background check as a condition of employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Possess a valid drivers license.

• Have 3 years of prior working experience as a HVAC technician or related field

• Possess HVAC training and or certifications such as but not limited to: NATE, ACCA's QI standard, EPA 608, MA Refrigeration Technician License.

• Possess or have the ability to obtain 2A/1A MA Hoisting License.

Additional Information:

STARTING DATE: ASAP

North Shore Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran or military status, genetic information, gender identity, or sexual orientation in it programs and activities as required by Title IX or the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Action of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquires or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or sexual violence shall be referred to the College's Affirmative Action and/or Title IX Coordinator, Nick Royal, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination or the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights. North Shore Community College will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Prospective employees are encouraged to review the College's Annual Security Report (ASR), in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistic Act, which can be found on the disclosure page of the College's website by clicking here.

Application Instructions:

Submit resume and cover letter outlining how your experience meets the qualifications of the position.