"HVAC and Refrigeration Mechanic II"

Overview:

The HVAC and Refrigeration Mechanic II will take the lead in installing advanced heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems. The HVAC and Refrigeration Mechanic II's expertise will ensure seamless operations by troubleshooting, maintaining and repairing equipment and replacing defective components to keep everything running at peak efficiency.

Note: There are two vacancies for this position.

Salem State University offers more than just a job—it’s a gateway to professional success and personal fulfillment. We welcome employees from all backgrounds, providing a nurturing environment where your unique skills and perspectives are valued. Our emphasis on civic engagement and social justice drives everything we do, ensuring that your work here will have a lasting impact. As an emerging Hispanic and minority-serving institution, we are proud to celebrate diversity and enrich both the university and the greater community. At Salem State, your career will thrive, and so will you.

Required Qualifications:

1. (A) Applicants must have at least two years of full-time, or equivalent part-time technical experience in the installation, maintenance and repair of heating, refrigeration, ventilating and air conditioning systems, or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below.

Substitutions: A certificate or diploma from a recognized institution above the high school level, as evidence of completion of a two-year program in refrigeration and heating, may be substituted for one year of the required experience. (Education toward such a certificate or diploma will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed.)

License/Certifications Required: Based on assignment, may be required to possess a current and valid Massachusetts Refrigeration Technician's license with CFC certification.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Demonstrated knowledge of standard preventive maintenance procedures for HVAC and related electrical systems

2. Proven knowledge of methods and techniques for installing, maintaining, and repairing HVAC, refrigeration, and electrical systems

3. Understanding and application of safety practices in the installation, maintenance, and repair of HVAC, refrigeration, and electrical systems

4. Familiarity with the types and uses of small hand tools (e.g., pliers, screwdrivers) and power tools (e.g., saws, drills), including methods for lubricating machinery and equipment

5. Ability to skillfully use electrical testing equipment (e.g., voltmeters, amprobes) and an understanding of related terminology, coding, symbols, and abbreviations

6. Supervisory experience including effective planning, assigning, and reviewing of work, assessing training needs, and recommending or taking disciplinary action when necessary

Working Location:

This is an on-site, in-person position in Salem, MA.

Salem State University complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. For accommodation information or requests please email eo-hr@salemstate.edu.

Application Instructions:

Please apply online. Resume and cover letter are not required, but appreciated.

Employment is contingent upon a completed background and CORI check satisfactory to the university.

This position is not eligible for H1B visa sponsorship.

EEO Statement:

The university considers all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition or any other characteristic protected by law.