Machinist

Basic Qualifications

• Five (5) years related experience as a machinist in the trade or equivalent trade or vocational school training and licensed as required by the University.

• Must have experience maintaining and/or rebuilding pneumatic ejector systems.

• Must possess a valid driver's license.

Additional Information

The health of our workforce is a priority for Harvard University. With that in mind, we strongly encourage all employees to be up-to-date on CDC-recommended vaccines.

Position Description

• Fabricates parts such as shafts, bearings, supports, etc.

• Modifies and rebuilds equipment to achieve satisfactory operation

• Erects and aligns equipment such as fans, pumps, conveyors, etc.

• Fabricates specialty items for other trades

• Inspects and repairs condensate meters, prepares and updates prints and records as necessary

Job Summary

Energy & Facilities (E&F) operates and manages Harvard's energy supplies, district energy plants, and utility infrastructures on the Cambridge/Allston campuses, as well as 24/7 facilities -related call, alarm monitoring and dispatch center. E&F provides a broad portfolio of labor-based services, including building maintenance, landscaping and custodial to a large portion of the University, as well as engineering, technical, and sustainability services. Facilities Maintenance Operations (FMO) a department within E&F, offers primary building maintenance, landscape, fire safety, custodial and event support services to Harvard schools and departments on a fee-for-service basis. All services are provided in strict accordance with regulatory requirements and customer-determined standards.

Position Summary:

A specifically trained Mechanic skilled in the trade of operating and servicing entire building and support systems including standard metal working machine systems such as fans, pumps, motors, hand and electric trucks, conveyors, kitchen equipment, laboratory equipment, etc., for HVAC, steam, HHW, CHW, refrigeration, pneumatic and building safety equipment.