Facilities Technician

Job Description

Job DescriptionSummary

This position focuses on maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing HVAC and Refrigeration equipment across multiple buildings in a Campus setting. You'll spend a significant portion of your time performing hands-on technical work requiring expertise in HVAC-R systems maintenance in a life sciences environment. While significant site-specific training will be provided, you must be familiar with Building Automation Systems (BAS), Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), and blueprint reading to complete assigned tasks effectively. As part of a shift rotation, you'll participate in on-call coverage and respond to emergency situations, as needed.

Responsibilities

• Monitor operation of refrigeration, HVAC, centrifugal chillers, cooling towers, VAV systems, and related equipment
• Respond immediately to system alarms, troubleshoot issues and take appropriate corrective action
• Log complaints, status updates, and follow-up actions in CMMS database
• Analyze system operations to determine causes of problems, make adjustments to mechanical systems and implement solutions to ensure optimal operation
• Perform preventive maintenance on building and critical system equipment
• Install and repair piping, valves, filters, hot water systems, and HVAC units including package units, mini-splits, actuators, and VAVs
• Service water heaters, motors, heating units, pumps, and air compressors
• Rebuild heat exchangers and replacing bearings and seals in equipment
• Install and repair
• Check CMMS for new service requests and respond promptly
• Record system readings and document all maintenance activities in CMMS database
• Report equipment conditions to Management
• Assist other technicians with major repairs and maintenance tasks
• Ensure safe handling of refrigeration and other compressed gases
• Maintaining accurate records of materials, labor, and costs in the work order system
• Keeping work areas clean and returning tools to proper storage locations
• Repair/Correct alarm condition, if possible, otherwise start follow-up trail for each alarm. You are responsible for all alarms that occur during your shift when on the On Call schedule.
• Monitor the operation and make adjustments on refrigeration, heat exchanger, HVAC, Centrifugal Chillers, Cooling tower, VAV systems, electrical, emergency backup systems and hot water systems; monitors operation, adjusts, and maintains refrigeration, chilled water, and air conditioning equipment; boilers, and ventilating and hot water heaters; pumps, valves, piping and filters; other mechanical and electrical equipment; record readings and make adjustments where necessary to assure proper operation of equipment. Requires the ability to analyze the operation of various systems, determine the cause of any problems/malfunctions and take corrective action as required.
• Inform upper management about equipment conditions.
• Perform preventive maintenance on all base building and critical system equipment which includes but not limited to: assemble all tools, supplies and instruments necessary to complete the job, performing work with a minimum amount disruption, conducting immediate clean-up of work area, completing the work order task sheet, returning tools to workshop, and unused supplies to store room, reporting any equipment problems, impending supply or material shortages to your supervisor.
• Install and repairs HVAC units, like package units, mini splits, actuator, VAVs water heaters, motors, heating units etc. Install and rebuild pumps and motors; install and rebuild air compressors; heat exchangers; replace bearings in all types of motors; replace seals on pumps; install and repair piping, valves, filters, hot water systems and associated controls; assist other technicians and operators with major repairs and maintenance of building and equipment. Inspect, repairs, and maintains electrical controls, switching and motor controls.
• Complies with departmental policy for the safe handling of hazardous materials.
• Ensures that all appropriate R&M data (i.e. material costs, contract labor costs, Jones Lang LaSalle effort, etc.) is captured on a work order.
• Maintain compliance with the JLL ESCP audit Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• High school diploma or state equivalent required
• Ability to communicate well in both oral and written reports
• Knowledge of OSHA standards and local codes
• Proficient with computer-based systems and programs, including Microsoft Office and Outlook\
• Skilled and physically able to operate electric hand tools, work on a ladder, carry tools, lift and carry heavy loads, operate required equipment, and operate a motor vehicle
• Able to work in close places such as closets, crawl spaces, attics, vaults, etc.
• Able to work on roofs of buildings

Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Massachusetts Refrigeration Technician License (active)
• High school diploma or state equivalent
• 2 years of related trade schooling or equivalent
• Minimum 3 years' experience working with HVAC/mechanical systems
• Strong troubleshooting skills for HVAC and refrigeration equipment
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written formats
• Knowledge of OSHA standards and local building codes
• Proficiency with computer-based systems including Microsoft Office and Outlook
• Good understanding of refrigeration system functions and operations, including walk-in coolers, environmental chambers, ice machines etc.
• Skill in operating electric hand tools and required technical equipment
• Valid driver's license
• Physical ability to work in confined spaces (closets, crawl spaces, attics, vaults)
• Capability to work on building roofs
• Ability to frequently bend, twist, reach, and lift up to 50 lbs
• Willingness to participate in on-call rotation

Preferred Qualifications

• Massachusetts Refrigeration Contractor License
• EPA certification for handling refrigerants
• Experience with centrifugal chillers and cooling tower systems
• Knowledge of Building Automation Systems (BAS)
• Experience with Variable Air Volume (VAV) systems
• Familiarity with Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical blueprints and schematics
• Experience with commercial boiler systems
• Background in commercial or industrial building maintenance
• Knowledge of energy conservation practices for HVAC systems
• Experience with emergency power and backup systems




Additional Skills Requested for Role

Centrifugal Chillers & Cooling Tower Systems

Variable Air Volume (VAV) Systems

Preventive & Corrective Maintenance

Commercial HVAC Equipment Maintenance

Refrigeration System Operations (Walk-in Coolers, Environmental Chambers, Ice Machines)

Mechanical Blueprint & Schematic Reading

Commercial Boiler Systems

Electrical Controls & Motor Controls

Pumps, Heat Exchangers, Air Compressors

OSHA Standards & Building Codes

Microsoft Office & Outlook

Emergency Power & Backup Systems

EPA Refrigerant Certification

Energy Conservation Practices

Commercial/Industrial Building Maintenance

On-Call Support & Emergency Response

Strong Documentation & CMMS Work Order Management

Valid Driver's License

Must-Have Screening Skills:

Active Massachusetts Refrigeration Technician License

HVAC/Refrigeration Troubleshooting Experience (3+ years)

BAS and/or CMMS Experience

Chillers, Cooling Towers, and VAV Systems Experience

Ability to Work 3rd Shift and Participate in On-Call Rotation

Skills

• HVAC repair
• EPA Refrigerant Certification
• Universal EPA/CFC Certification