<p>Basic Qualifications</p> <ul> <li>Five (5) years experience in the trade as a journeyman, current Refrigeration Technician license, and EPA CFC Technician certification required. </li><li>Trade or vocational school mandatory. </li><li>Must have a valid Massachusetts driver's license. </li></ul> <p>Additional Information</p> <p>The health of our workforce is a priority for Harvard University. With that in mind, we strongly encourage all employees to be up-to-date on CDC-recommended vaccines.</p> <p>Position Description</p> <ul> <li>Operates central chilled water plant under varying load conditions. </li><li>Operates other miscellaneous plant equipment including water treatment systems and compressed air systems. </li><li>Works with other trades personnel and management personnel to maintain continuous plant operations/performance. </li><li>Takes all related plant readings critical for operations, efficient performance, and billing (e.g., pressures, temperatures, flows, oil levels, meter readings, etc.) Completes daily logs and prepares reports as necessary, enters daily information in computer. </li><li>Maintains chemical treatment program and enters information into computer. </li><li>Cleans and maintains plant and assigned boiler facilities. Perform inspections, preventive maintenance on various equipment as directed. </li><li>Operates and maintains various plant systems (including HVAC) as required to meet equipment and occupant requirements. Works with utility mechanics and performs other duties as directed. </li><li>Maintains work area, tools and equipment. </li></ul> <p>Job Summary</p> <p>A specifically trained mechanic, skilled in the trade of operating and servicing chilled water generation/distribution systems and related equipment/components. Responsible for maintaining an intimate knowledge of such systems and identifying and resolving problems associated with each system consistent with recognized trade practices, industry standards, codes/jurisdictional authorities, and University guidelines/practices. Also required to perform, as directed, other skills of the trade and related duties associated with the operation and maintenance of steam equipment and distribution systems, water/drainage distribution systems, and other related systems. Must maintain work area, tools and equipment in accordance with University standards/practices. Required to work independently and/or with others under the guidance of the Associate Manager and/or Working Foreman.</p>