Instrumentation Mechanic

Job Description

Req. – Instrumentation Mechanic, 1st Shift, Monday-Friday 7:30AM-4PM

Under the direct supervision of the HVAC Shop Supervisor, Assistant Supervisor or other designated staff,
the Instrumentation Mechanic performs skilled journeyman level work in the operation, maintenance, repair and
installation of mechanical, pneumatic and digital controls for refrigeration, heating, ventilating and air conditioning
systems, and the College’s Energy Management Control Systems (EMCS). Monitors the EMCS from multiple
locations and reviews data/readings and makes necessary adjustments. 
Provides written (electronic) records of work completed on a daily basis. Communicates with supervisors,
contractors, Work Order Center and customers on a continuous basis through multiple means. Employees may
perform other duties as assigned to meet the needs of Trades and Facilities Services and Boston College. This
position is deemed essential.
 
Requirements:
•            Must have a minimum of three (was five) years recent, full-time experience working for a licensed
Contractor, or maintenance organization installing, repairing, testing, calibrating pneumatic and digital control
systems.
•            Proficient knowledge and demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and repair HVAC and Refrigeration systems
controls (pneumatic and digital).
•            Excellent communication skills
•            Demonstrated ability to work independently and ability to work from written or verbal instructions
•            Skilled in the use of equipment and tools used in the HVAC trade
•            Must hold and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator's license
•            Ability to assist vendors as directed by their supervisor 
•            Maintains paper and electronic records
•            Maintains appropriate parts and equipment inventory levels to facilitate quick and seamless repairs and
maintenance
•            Demonstrates working knowledge of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS). Utilizes
tablet and desktop computer systems to monitor, adjust and trouble systems and to track and report work
progress.
•            Must be able to read and understand plans, blueprints and schematics related to HVAC
and refrigeration systems.
•            Must hold and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator's license.
•            High School graduate/GED
•            Must be able to communicate orally, read, comprehend, write, reason and analyze and perform
calculations
•            Must be able to bend, sit, squat, stand, crawl, walk, climb, push/pull, kneel, handle objects (manual
dexterity), reach above shoulder level and use fine finger movements.

•            Must be able to lift over 50 pounds.
•            The employee will be subject to the following Environmental Conditions on the job:
o    Exposure to excessive noise
o    Will be around moving machinery
o    Exposure to marked changes in temperature and/or humidity
o    Exposure to dust, fumes, gasses
o    Will drive motorized equipment
o    Will work in confined quarters with proper PPE
 
Preferred:
•            EPA Universal Recovery License a plus
•            Possession of an Electrical license or other trades licenses a plus 
•            Experience with and an understanding of Direct Digital Controls (DDC), Johnson Controls (Metasys) and/or
Schneider (EcoStruxure) energy management systems preferred. 
•            Experience in a higher education environment a plus