HVAC Systems Specialist (HVAC II) - Cape Cod Community College
GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
The HVAC Systems Specialist (HVAC II) is responsible for the installation, maintenance and repair of heating systems, boilers, ventilation systems, air-conditioning and refrigeration equipment, Building Management Controls, and related fixtures. This includes Chillers, VRF Systems, pumps, motors, exhaust systems, fume hoods, and lab controls.
This position includes on call/stand-by responsibilities and is considered an essential personnel role for repairing equipment off hours and to respond for weather-related emergencies and snow removal, even if the College is closed.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:
- Instructs and may functionally supervise personnel of a lower grade, i.e., HVAC Technicians, etc., in all phases of maintenance and operation of building HVAC systems (heating, ventilation, air conditioning/ refrigeration) and their allied sub-systems and components for the purpose of assuring optimum HVAC systems performance.
- Inspects, repairs, tests, troubleshoots all types of building HVAC systems, related sub systems and their related controllers and control devices.
- Operates and maintains building HVAC systems, sub systems, with their related devices. Repairs and calibrates HVAC systems components and allied devices for assurance of proper operation and optimum system performance.
- Recommends appropriate methodology for operation, installation and modification of HVAC systems associated with existing facilities, new buildings/or new construction or alterations of systems within buildings.
- Provides input as to effectiveness of the standard preventive maintenance program being performed on the HVAC systems and their allied sub systems and devices. This input will be provided as a result of appropriate performance testing of subject systems.
- Make recommendations for new instructional, research, and maintenance techniques.
- Establish practices, procedures, files and training for controlling, minimizing/ or preventing accidents.
- Maintains required records and statistical data.
- Estimates quantities of materials, supplies, and equipment required and initiates procurement through established procedures.
- Reclaims refrigerant form equipment in need of repair or disposal, while developing and maintaining an inventory of refrigerants both in equipment and stored for future use.
- Operates motor vehicle to travel to campus work sites and satellite campuses.
- Assists in planning and scheduling work and keeps necessary records.
- Additional related duties, as assigned.
Job Requirements:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- State of MA Refrigeration Technician License which includes a universal CFC certification, plus 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 any equivalent combination of the required experience and the following substitution:
- 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. *
- Possession of Class "D" driver's license.
- Earned Metasys Facility Operators Certificate (or equivalent) within 24 months from date of hire.
- Thorough knowledge of fundamental principles of HVAC systems with a high degree of technical competency in the following fields: heating and ventilation, refrigeration and air conditioning, hydronic systems, pneumatic electronic, electrical-control systems, air/water balancing, water treatment, electro-mechanical and steam and hot water systems and their related sub-systems with allied components.
- The ability to instruct, train, functionally supervise subordinate personnel in all phases of building HVAC systems service maintenance and operations.
- Complete knowledge and understanding of the occupational hazards associated with this specialty and all the safety precautions that must be complied with.
- Considerable ability to read and interpret blueprints, sketches, specifications, technical literature, and written instructions.
- Ability to accurately maintain equipment inventory and history records, present comprehensive reports, and present facts clearly both orally and in writing.
- Ability to understand and carry out complex oral instructions.
- Unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.
*Education toward such a certificate or diploma will be prorated based on the proportion of the requirements completed.
ADDITIONAL PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Certification of successful schooling in two or more building HVAC control systems (i.e., pneumatics, electric, electro-mechanical, hydronics, refrigeration and air conditioning, heating and ventilation).
- Certification of successful completion of HVAC building systems, comfort control, for large and small facilities, and control systems application for energy conservation.
- Knowledge of techniques and procedures required to install, maintain, operate and repair energy management communications systems.
Additional Information:
COMPENSATION: Full-time, benefited AFSCME Unit Position, HVAC Systems Specialist (HVAC II) Job Grade 17 - Step 14 with starting annual salary of $86,518.22 plus additional compensation for Stand-By responsibilities, up to $11,700 annually. Position includes participation in a comprehensive employee benefits program including membership in the Massachusetts State Employees' Retirement System.
Candidates may qualify for placement above entry-level salary if currently employed in the State system. A copy of full State Classification Specification for Account is available in the Office of Human Resources, or at https://www.mass.edu/foradmin/humanresources/classspecs.asp.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 27, 2026
Please visit our website at www.capecod.edu for information on Cape Cod Community College.
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