Maintenance Operator

Basic Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Five years related experience in the maintenance and operation of complex building system infrastructure.

• Must possess a current State HVAC license (or equivalent).

• Must possess a valid driver's license.

Additional Information

Emergency Status Designation: Critical Operations Personnel (required to provide on-site support during emergency situations as determined by management).

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

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides initial response, triage, stabilization and/or repair for all types of building infrastructure maintenance requests, with emphasis on HVAC systems.

• Inspects, adjusts, modifies, and repairs all types of boilers, heating systems, cooling systems and auxiliary equipment.

• Interprets mechanical plans and prints and updates as necessary.

• Monitors, queries and reports on the status of building systems managed by DDC technology.

• Initiates follow-up actions as required.

• Provides responsive customer support in all phases of building maintenance and operations.

• Assists and advises customers on maintenance solutions and provides follow-up on progress and status of work.

• Performs other core skills of the trades and related duties as required.

• May be assigned to work independently or as part of a multi-trade team under the guidance and direction of the Area Supervisor and/or Working Foreperson.

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.