Town of Brookline Senior EMS HVAC Technician

SENIOR EMS/HVAC TECHNICIAN
JOB POSTING

https://www.brooklinema.gov/1415/Job-Opportunities-NEW

Join our building maintenance team! The Town of Brookline is seeking a full-time Senior EMS/HVAC
Technician to perform licensed HVAC maintenance and repairs on equipment and providing support
for the Energy Management Systems; and other related work, as required.
Starting salary $37.08 per hour with potential up to $42.55, plus generous leave time, health and dental
insurance benefits, 12 paid holidays, 2 weeks’ vacation to start, up to 7 personal days, 15 paid sick
days, pension system and excellent working conditions. Includes town vehicle with tools, uniform and
additional annual cash allowance of $600. Applications accepted until filled.

Please apply with Resume and Cover Letter.
Position open until filled.
https://www.brooklinema.gov/1415/Job-Opportunities-NEW

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The essential functions or duties listed below are illustrations of the various types of work performed.
The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is
similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

GENERAL MAINTENANCE ACTIVITIES
Based on skills and training, and the needs of the department for specific trade specialties, a Senior
EMS/HVAC Technician performs a range of skilled and semi-skilled maintenance, repair and building
construction related activities which may include other technical skills. Each Senior EMS/HVAC
Technician performs a range of maintenance activities.

EMS/HVAC RELATED ACTIVITIES
Perform HVAC work in town buildings; maintain service and install HVAC equipment along with
associated automatic temperature controllers devices, management systems and components. Includes
trouble shooting HVAC equipment and controls using EMS software and laptops or related computer
equipment.
Perform HVAC preventive maintenance on all equipment such as air handling units, fan coil units,
exhaust fans, condensing units, circulator pumps, air compressors, variable frequency drives, heating
and chilled water systems etc. Maintenance shall include thorough inspections of all equipment,
replacement and alignment of belts, shafts and pulleys, Lubrication or replacement of bearings, motors,
pumps and seals. Replacement of air filters, cleaning of evaporator coils, condenser coils and
evaporator drain pans and water treatment. Maintain records on work order software application of all
above equipment such as equipment location, size, model, replacement parts, scheduled maintenance
dates, recommended repairs etc.

RECOMMENDED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
High school diploma; additional technical training in HVAC plumbing or electrical work; five to seven
years of experience performing a range of HVAC work; or an equivalent combination of education and
experience.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
• Valid Driver’s License, Class D
• Massachusetts Journeyman or Master Refrigeration/HVAC License
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, ABILITY
• Knowledge of the principles of HVAC codes, tools, techniques, equipment, and procedures,
including all safety procedures used to maintain heating systems and pipefitting.
• Basic knowledge of various types of energy management systems – Johnson Controls/Metasys.
• Knowledge of the Massachusetts HVAC Code, the principles and practices of electrical wiring
and requirements for electrical service, energy management, and HVAC controls.
• Ability to read plans and specifications, make repairs and address unique situations, lift heavy
objects, and perform strenuous labor, use power and hand tools and respond to emergencies to
prevent damage.
• Skill in using hand and power tools; troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.