Working Supervisor /HVAC Technician

Explanation of Labor Service Job Type can be found on the City of Cambridge Human Resource Department's website under Tips & FAQs

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the supervision of the Superintendent of Buildings:

• Supervises a crew of workers and performs hands on tasks related to installation, repairs, and maintenance to heating, ventilating and air conditioning equipment; Systems including refrigeration units, air and water filters, motor, fans, air compressors, condensers, pumps, boiler, chiller plants and automatic temperature controls.
• Inspects equipment for malfunction and makes adjustments and/or corrections.
• Checks equipment and systems for proper temperature, operation and climatic conditions.
• Lubricates motors and bearings.
• Replaces worn and defective parts; and performs related work and other tasks as required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum two (2) years demonstrated experience in institutional HVAC and Refrigeration Systems operations, maintenance, repairs, and installation. 
• Certificate of completion from accredited vocational school curriculum in HVAC, Refrigeration Training Program. 
• Current EPA 608 Universal Refrigerant Certification. 
• Commonwealth of Massachusetts License as Refrigeration Technician or Refrigeration Contractor. 
• Valid Class D Driver’s License.
• Experience with direct digital control-based energy management systems preferred. 

 PHYSICAL DEMANDS: All labor positions, skilled, semi-skilled, and unskilled in the Cambridge Department of Public Works require a combination of:  Lifting between 25-100 pounds, proper bending, squatting, stretching, pushing, climbing, dragging, pulling, and reaching.  Ability to climb ladders.

 WORK ENVIRONMENT:  Exposuretoallweather conditions.  Workinamoderatetohighnoiselevelenvironmentcausedbysoundof machineryorpoweredequipmentbeingused. Occasional odor may occur during work.  General inside buildings environment including entry and exit into confined spaces.

 REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

• Resume