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Department
Facilities Management
Job Description
Job Summary
Under the direction of the facilities manager, mechanical trades or designee, safely operate, repair and maintain the HVAC/R systems for the college.
*This position works Monday-Friday, 7am-3pm*
Job Responsibilities
The operator is responsible for the operations, servicing and maintenance of heating, ventilating, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment and control systems.
Servicing and maintenance including, but is not limited to, the installation, set-up, calibration, troubleshooting, upgrading, monitoring and repairing a wide variety of HVAC/R equipment and control systems in all campus facilities.
This includes the daily monitoring and operation of a microprocessor-based energy management system and a 4,000-ton chiller plant, which includes both mechanical and absorption chillers.
Program changes in the energy management system as required.
Inspect, test, lubricate, clean, adjust and replace parts (such as fan belts, bearings, couplings, etc.) and repair and adjust varied types of mechanical-electrical equipment (such as fans, motors, pumps, compressors, filters, engines, generators, refrigeration equipment and controls, etc.) on a regular schedule or as assigned.
Service, operate and monitor building ventilation, heating, air conditioning and refrigeration systems to control temperature and humidity within the buildings.
Service, operate and monitor swimming pool pumps, water treatment and filters.
Record necessary operating information, maintain preventive maintenance records and service records on all pieces of equipment.
Maintain metering equipment, log associated data and analyze systems to maintain accurate records.
Ensure specified temperature, humidity levels and control points are being maintained efficiently and at the desired levels. Report more serious issues to manager.
Maintain areas surrounding mechanical equipment, keeping them clean and free from dirt, grease and oil, and in safe operating condition.
Replace, install or maintain all safety devices on equipment.
Observe OSHA safety regulations and practices at all times.
Be responsible for reading and recording the data of various types of energy metering devices such as electric, gas, steam and condensate meters.
Participate in training sessions related to technical and personal performance and apply training to improve system operation.
Assist in analyzing existing systems and their schematics to suggest operating improvements.
Drive college vehicles as assigned.
Responsible for cleaning vehicles, inspecting for damage and performing visual check prior to using. Reporting any issues discovered to the supervisor immediately.
Report all necessary maintenance and repair items via the work order system.
Clean and maintain a neat and orderly work area.
Remove ice and snow and perform sanding as assigned.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Must have a valid driver’s license and furnish own transportation as required to carry out college work. A mileage allowance is provided, per the union contract. Must complete and comply with all college driving credentialing requirements. Upon award of this position, a Division of Motor Vehicles background check will be completed.
A Massachusetts State Refrigeration Technicians license, desired
Certified Pool Operators license, preferred or ability to obtain within 1 year of hire.
OSHA 10 or 30-hour certification may be required
Must be proficient in the operation of automated control systems.
Must be able to safely lift and carry up to fifty pounds regularly and up to ninety pounds occasionally.
Must be able to bend, stoop, kneel, walk, stand, climb stairs and ladders and work in very warm/cold and cramped spaces for extended periods of time.
Must demonstrate proficiency in accessing the internet, using the Smith…