Heating Air Conditioning Specialist

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Summary:

Inspects, maintains, repairs, and installs heating, ventilation, air conditioning and odor control equipment and other light maintenance tasks

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Posting Period: 12/31/2025 to 1/22/20

26Location: Chelsea,

MASalary: $69,315.32 - $99,195.41 Annually $1,332.99 - $1,907.60 Week

lyWork Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:30

pm
Key Responsibilit

• iesInstalls, modifies, troubleshoots, repairs, and tests new and existing heating, ventilation, air conditioning and odor control systems, equipment, and fixtur
• es.Performs HVAC related activities specified by work ord
• er.Inspects and troubleshoots heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and odor control equipment using tools and instrumentation and techniques of the tra
• de.Performs preventative, predictive, and corrective maintenance on heating, ventilation, air conditioning and odor control equipment according to vendor specificatio
• ns.Installs duct work, hoods, ventilation devices and assemblies using manual and powered too
• ls.Obtains necessary parts through established procedur
• es.Follows established safety, operating, and emergency response procedures and policies established by MW
• RA.Operates motor vehicles, such as vans and pick-up trucks to pick-up and deliver supplies and equipment to work sit
• es.Performs work in a safe and professional mann
• er.Trains peers and subordinates as request
• ed.Performs inspections and documents and reports results of inspections and work perform
• ed.Performs work in compliance with Authority Integrated Contingency Pl
• an.Operates equipment manually and through instrument panels and programmable logic control (PLC) units as required in performance of maintenance tasks. Equipment may include, but will not be limited to pumps, valves, gates, meters, gauges, controllers, motor control centers and level control devic
• es.Troubleshoots and corrects equipment/systems using condition monitoring methods and equipme
• nt.Works from manufacturer manuals and specifications, blueprints, schematics and receives verbal instructions to install, repair, troubleshoot, inspect, check and maintain mechanical, electrical-mechanical and hydraulic syste
• ms.Assists other trades in the performance of their work, as required, or as assign
• ed.Works on the MWRA's building management systems (BMS), attends BMS training and strives to maintain a working knowledge of the BMS systems in MWRA faciliti
• es.Works on the MWRA's heat pump systems, attends heat pump training and strives to maintain a working knowledge of the heat pump systems in MWRA faciliti
• es.Performs light maintenance independently or as part of a team. Light maintenance shall include but not limited
• to:Operates forklift or other light equipment not requiring a special license.Inspects and troubleshoots various systems and equipme
• nt.Installs and retrofits/new equipment related to plant syste
• ms.Modifies and/or aligns existing equipment to specificatio
• ns.With proper training sets up ladders, staging and rigging and utilizes hoists, jacks, dollies, lifts, etc. for proper access to job and to remove and install equipme
• nt.Operates portable pumping, ventilation & other equipment necessary to support assigned ta
• sk.Greases and lubricates, replaces oil reserves, minor packing adjustments and opens hatch
• es.Installs safety rai
• ls.Removes snow from immediate work area in order to perform tas
• ks.Routine testing, lockout/tagout, operation (startup/shutdown) and adjustment of process equipme
• nt.Performs necessary cleanup and housekeeping for work areas and other light maintenance tas
• ks.Performs related duties as requir
• ed.Promotes and participates in productivity improvement pl
• an.Trains peers and subordinates as request

ed.
Required Qualificat

• ionsBasic reading, writing, mathematical and oral communication skills as normally attained through a high school education or equivalent;
• andAt least five (5) years of experience in the operation, repair and maintenance of industrial HVAC & related equipment
• ; orAny equivalent combination of education and experie
• nce.A Class D Operator's License (or equivale
• nt).A Massachusetts Refrigeration Technician Lic
• enseUniversal Chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) Certifica
• tionComplete competency based training program related to ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES as outlined above and successfully demonstrates required competenc
• ies.Complete training in Confined Space Entry, CPR and First Aid within six mon
• ths.Completion of Supervisory Development Program is encoura
• ged.This position has been designated as essential in instances where the MWRA Executive Director requires essential personnel to report to work such as inclement weather or other emergenc
• ies.Eligible for a Sign-on B

onus
Knowledge and Abil

• itiesThorough knowledge of the standard practices, materials, tools, occupational hazards and safety practices common to the t
• rade.Skill in the operation of tools, instruments and equipment of the tr
• ades.Thorough knowledge of the standard practices, material, tools, occupational hazards and safety practices common in the t
• rade.Be capable of entering, setting-up, installing, disassembling confined space equipment and ability to work in a confined s
• pace.Ability to attain knowledge & work processes required to perform maintenance task required by Reliability Centered Maintenance or similar Maintenance Management Pro

gram.
Tools and Equipmen

t UsedMotor vehicle, power and hand tools, hoist, mobile truck

radio.
Physical

DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential fun

ctions.While performing the essential functions the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, talk, hear, sit, climb or b

alance.
Work Env

ironmentThe work environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions. The employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts, and is occasionally exposed to fumes and airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electric shock. This job is hearing protection required and the noise level in the work environment is very loud in field settings and moderately loud at pumping s

tations.
Supervision Received and

ExercisedWorks under the general supervision of a Unit Su

pervisor.Exercises supervision of entry-level staff including providing guidance to HVAC Tec

hnicians.
Other Position I

nformationPC

R: 5470057Division:

OperationsDepartment: EQ

- GeneralUnion/Grade: AFSCME (Unit 2

)/Grade 17
Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or vete