HVAC Mechanic

Job Summary/Basic Function Wheaton College in Massachusetts invites applications for the position of HVAC Mechanic. This full-time role is essential to maintaining a safe, comfortable, and energy-efficient campus environment for students, faculty, and staff. The HVAC Mechanic will be responsible for installing, troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining a wide range of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems across campus facilities. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical expertise, a commitment to preventive maintenance, and a collaborative approach to supporting the College's mission through reliable building operations. Functions of this position include, but are not limited to the following:

Supervisor Support:

Performs all duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor. This may include attendance of and participation in required training for role.

Project Oversight:

Plan and coordinate HVAC projects, including interpreting blueprints, estimating labor/materials, and managing site workflows to ensure timely completion.

Advanced Troubleshooting:

Diagnose and resolve complex mechanical, electrical, and refrigerant issues that junior staff cannot solve independently.

Quality Control:

Inspect completed installations and repairs to verify compliance with local building codes, safety regulations, and manufacturer specifications.

Customer Relations:

Act as the primary onsite contact for clients, explaining technical findings, providing repair recommendations, and ensuring high customer satisfaction.

Documentation:

Maintain accurate records of work orders, material usage, payroll/time logs, and refrigerant tracking (EPA compliance).

Controls Troubleshooting:

Diagnosing and fixing issues within the HVAC systems to ensure efficiency and accurate operations Minimum Qualifications High school diploma or GED Minimum of 1-3 years of hands-on experience in the HVAC industry with a proven track record of specialized technical expertise. Working knowledge of chilled water systems, including chiller troubleshooting ability Steam heating systems experience. Understanding of Building management systems experience, ability to set schedules and trends. Ability to troubleshoot system and component problems. Preferred experience with Johnson Controls. EPA Section 608 Universal Certification Preferred Qualifications Vocational or technical training or degree in HVAC Technology NATE Certification (North American Technician Excellence) 2nd Fireman License Journeyman Refrigeration Technician license Compensation and Benefits To attract and retain the most talented individuals, Wheaton College maintains a flexible and competitive staff compensation and benefits program. When determining and establishing hiring rates or recruitment ranges for a position, the College considers a number of factors including the budget for the position, the range of the grade, the external market for the position or similar positions, level and scope of responsibilities, required education, skills and relevant experience as well as internal equity. All salary offers must have the prior approval of the Office of Human Resources. The starting hourly rate for this position is $30

• $35 per hour. The actual salary will be commensurate with the qualifications, education and experience of the candidate hired. Physical Demands Standing Walking Bending Stooping Climbing stairs/ladders Kneeling, squatting Crouching Crawling Reaching overhead Pulling, pushing Lifting
• up to 20 pounds Lifting
• up to 50 pounds Lifting
• over 50 pounds

Outdoor Environment:

Employees work outdoors and may not be protected from weather conditions.

Noise:

There is sufficient noise to cause you to shout in order to be heard above the noise level.

Hazards:

Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts of machinery or tools used to perform work, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, or exposure to chemicals.

Oils:

There is air or skin exposure to POLS (Petroleum, Oil and Lubricants) or other cutting fluids.

Atmospheric Conditions:

Conditions that affect the respiratory system, such as fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, or poor ventilation.

Close Quarters:

Employees are frequently required to work in crawl spaces, shafts, man holes, sewage and water line pipes, and other areas that could cause claustrophobia. ADA Statement Individuals must possess these knowledges, skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities. Eeo Statement Wheaton College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or disability. In a continuing effort to maintain and enrich an intellectually diverse learning environment, the Department and the College actively encourages applications from women and members of underrepresented groups. Wheaton's core belief is that valuing diversity is pivotal to personal development, intellectual expansion, and societal equity. Our community is united by a shared dedication to equity and access that is essential to providing a transformative education in the Liberal Arts and Sciences. Special Instructions to Candidates The federal government and the state of Massachusetts have made the decision to end the

COVID-19

public health emergency. Effective June 1, 2023, the college will no longer require

COVID-19

vaccinations and boosters for members of our community. Rather, we strongly recommend that everyone stay up to date on their vaccinations, including boosters, as recommended by their health care provider. While we will no longer require

COVID-19

vaccinations, we strongly encourage members of our campus community to adhere to public health recommendations for vaccination to protect against COVID-19, as well as influenza and other diseases.