Job no: 528302
Work type: Staff Full Time
Categories: Other Staff Positions, Facilities

POSITION TITLE: Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC) Mechanic I

AGENCY: University of Massachusetts Dartmouth

SALARY: 15

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Installs, maintains and repairs heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment. Incumbent installs heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment including related fixtures; check heating, ventilation, air condition and refrigeration equipment for malpractice; maintain and repair heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment; and performs related work as required. Follows the University's best practices to build and/or support student academic success and retention and assist in meeting strategic objectives for persistence and timely graduation of all the student population.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Incumbents of positions at this level receive general supervision from Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanics or other employees of higher grade who provide training and instruction, assign work and review performance through written and verbal reports for compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations.

DIRECT REPORTING STAFF:

Incumbents of positions at this level may exercise functional supervision (i.e., over certain but not all work activities or over some or all work activities on a temporary basis) over 1-5 trades personnel.

THEIR STAFF: None

DETAILED STATEMENT OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Installs heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment, including control and related fixtures such as air and water filters and piping by using refrigeration, pipe fitting and structural layout techniques, blueprints, appropriate machines, tools and work aids to join tubing and/or pipes; to cut and thread pipes; to solder or braze joints; to mount compressor and condenser units; and to connect motors, compressors, temperature controls, humidity controls and circulating ventilation fans to electrical power sources
• Checks equipment for malfunctions by observing pressure and vacuum gauges and other indicators; by adjusting controls in testing joints and connections for leaks; by injecting refrigerant and adjustment valves, controls and pumps, and by using testing equipment such as voltmeters, ohmmeter, amprobes, etc. to ensure proper operation
• Maintains, rebuilds and repairs by replacing worn or defective parts such as switches, fuses, thermostats and electrical wirings; by pumping specified gas or fluid into systems; by adding necessary liquids; by lubricating motors and bearings; and by changing filters
• Calculates heat loads for new installations; analyzes and treats both open and closed water systems such as cooling towers by adding algaecides to prevent the spread of airborne bacteria
• Performs related work such as making and assembling metal ducts and chassis parts for heating, air condition and refrigeration systems; drilling holes for mounting brackets; screwing, boring, riveting and welding parts to assemble structural and functional components such as motors, controls, switches and gauges; and installing shells and cabinets of systems
• Ensures proper safety practices and procedures are followed in the installation, maintenance and repair of heating, ventilation, refrigeration, air conditioning and electrical systems
• Uses terminology, coding, symbols and standard abbreviations in the installation, maintenance and repair of heating, ventilation, refrigeration, air conditioning and related electrical systems
• Operates heating, refrigeration, ventilating, air conditioning machinery and related equipment
• Employees shall be called and asked to report to work on a rotational as needed basis for emergency coverage on nights, weekends, and holidays
• Performs other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED AT HIRE:

• Knowledge of the standard preventive maintenance procedures for heating, ventilation, refrigeration, air conditioning systems and related electrical systems
• Knowledge of the methods for lubricating machinery and equipment
• Knowledge of the methods for care and maintenance of small hand and power tools
• Knowledge of the types and uses of small hand tools such as pliers and screwdrivers
• Knowledge of safety practices and procedures followed in the installation, maintenance and repair of heating, ventilation, refrigeration, air conditioning and electrical systems
• Knowledge of the terminology, coding, symbols and standard abbreviations used in the installation, maintenance and repair of heating, ventilation, refrigeration, air conditioning and related electrical systems
• Knowledge of the methods and techniques followed in the installation, maintenance and repair of heating, refrigeration, ventilating, air conditioning and related electrical systems
• Knowledge of the methods and techniques of pipe threading
• Knowledge of the types and uses of equipment and materials used in heating, refrigeration, ventilating, air conditioning and related electrical systems
• Skill in using small hand tools such as hammers and screwdrivers
• Skill in using small handheld power tools such as saws, drills and power hammers
• Skill in the use of electrical testing equipment
• Skill in operating heating, refrigeration, ventilating, air conditioning machinery and related equipment
• Knowledge of electrical, electronic and pneumatic HVAC control systems
• Knowledge of the use of electrical test equipment such as voltmeters, amprobes, etc.
• Ability to understand and apply the policies, procedures, specifications, standards and guidelines governing assigned unit activities
• Ability to understand and apply the laws, rules and regulations governing assigned unit activities
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as specifications, operation manuals and blueprints
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Mechanical aptitude
• Manual dexterity

QUALIFICATIONS ACQUIRED ON JOB:

• Knowledge of the laws, rules and regulations governing assigned unit activities
• Knowledge of the policies, procedures, specifications, standards and guidelines governing assigned unit activities

MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants must have at least one year 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 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 AND/OR CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Must possess at least one of the following:
a. A current and valid Massachusetts Refrigeration Technician's License, or
b. A valid Journeyman Pipefitter License, or
c. A valid Journeyman Sheet Metal License
• Must possess a current and valid motor vehicle driver's license and be eligible to operate a vehicle in the state of Massachusetts
• Must possess a valid EPA Universal Certificate

REMARKS:

Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods of time under varying climatic conditions may be required, as well as physical activity.

DEPARTMENT: HVAC

NO. OF POSITIONS: 2

INTERNAL/EXTERNAL POSTING: Yes

STATE FUNDED: No

SALARY: $51,418.12-$72,259.46

HOURS: M-F 7 am - 3 pm

GRADE: 15

UNION: AFT Maintainers

UMass Dartmouth offers exciting benefits such as:

75% Employer-Paid Health Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Life Insurance
Long Term Disability
State Pension Retirement Plan
Optional Retirement Savings Plans
Tuition Credit (Employee, Spouse, & Dependents)
Twelve (12) paid holidays
Paid personal, vacation, and sick time
And More!

Benefits for AFT Maintainers Union- AFT Maintainers

Applicants must be authorized for employment in the U.S. on a full-time basis. Employment-based visa sponsorship is not available.

To apply please submit a letter of interest, a current resume and the contact information for three professional references.

The deadline for internal applicants is November 19, 2025.

The review of internal and external applications will be ongoing until the position is filled.

Advertised: 07 Nov 2025 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close:

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