HVAC Technician (Minimum 3 years experience)

HVAC Technician | Amesbury Public Schools

Amesbury Public Schools is looking for a dedicated HVAC Technician to ensure our learning environments remain safe, comfortable, and efficient for students and staff. You will be the go-to expert for maintaining the complex systems that keep our schools running smoothly year-round which may require on-call responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

Your primary mission is to keep the district's climate controlled and its equipment in peak condition:

• System Maintenance: Perform routine preventive maintenance on HVAC/R equipment, including filter changes, belt replacements, and coil cleaning.
• Troubleshooting & Repair: Diagnose malfunctions in complex electrical and mechanical systems. You will repair or replace compressors, motors, pumps, valves, and thermostats.
• Controls Management: Monitor and adjust Building Automation Systems (BAS) to optimize energy efficiency while maintaining occupant comfort.
• Emergency Response: Respond quickly to urgent calls regarding extreme temperature fluctuations or system failures that impact the school day.
• Safety & Compliance: Ensure all work meets local building codes and handle refrigerants strictly according to EPA regulations.
• Documentation: Maintain digital logs of all repairs, refrigerant usage, and equipment history.

Qualifications & Skills

We are looking for a technician who blends deep technical expertise with the ability to navigate a school environment:

• Experience: A minimum of 3-5 years of journey-level experience in commercial HVAC maintenance. Prior experience in a school or municipal setting is a significant plus.
• Licensing: Must possess a valid EPA Universal 608 Certification. A state Journeyman License is preferred.
• Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of hydronic systems (boilers/chillers), forced air, and digital control logic.
• Communication: Ability to explain technical issues clearly to non-technical staff—such as explaining to a principal why a classroom is experiencing a temperature spike.
• Clearance: Must pass a mandatory criminal background check and fingerprinting, as required for all Amesbury Public School personnel.

Physical Requirements

This is a physically active role that requires agility and strength:

• Lifting: Ability to lift and carry up to 50lbs regularly.
• Maneuverability: Comfort working in tight spaces like crawl spaces or crowded mechanical rooms.
• Heights: Ability to work comfortably at heights on ladders, scaffolding, and rooftops.

Pay: $65,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Commercial HVAC Maintenance: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• EPA Universal 608 Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Amesbury, MA 01913 (Required)

Work Location: In person