Heat and Vent Mechanic - MIT Lincoln Laboratory
Lexington, MA
About the Job
Job Description
Heat & Vent Mechanic - CWP
(Tuesday-Saturday 3pm-11pm)
Will operate and maintain a semi-automated Chilled Water Plant utilizing York Turbomaster Chillers and associated pumps, valves, cooling towers, strainers, water treatment system, control systems and low-pressure steam systems. Will maintain records and logs of plant operations. Will install and maintain air conditioning and refrigeration systems and associated compressors, heat transfer coils, bearings, belts, pneumatic and DDC control systems. Within the lab, will operate and maintain compressed air systems, oil burners, low-pressure steam heating systems, and hot water heating systems. Will respond to emergency HVAC problems. Required to climb and maneuver on ladders, staging and work platforms and/or tight spaces, lift heavy objects up to 50#. Ability to climb over and around equipment in construction areas is a must. Position may require candidate to be on his/her feet upwards to 70-80% of the time.
Qualifications required of applicant:
Requirement
- Massachusetts Refrigeration Technicians license is required.
- Journeyman Pipefitter’s license desirable.
- Experience with Building Automation Systems desirable.
- Minimum of five years’ experience in the refrigeration field with solid experience in central chilled water plant operations and pneumatic/DDC control systems.
- Minimum supervision required. Must obtain within 15 months a 3A Hoisting Licenses required to operate overhead cranes.
- Position may require candidate to be on his/her feet upwards to 70-80% of the time.
- Must be able to work all shifts as required by MIT Lincoln Laboratory.
- Required to work during the site wide semi-annual steam plant facilities maintenance shutdowns.
At MIT Lincoln Laboratory, our exceptional career opportunities include many outstanding benefits to help you stay healthy, feel supported, and enjoy a fulfilling work-life balance. Benefits offered to employees include:
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans
• MIT-funded pension
• Matching 401K
• Paid leave (including vacation, sick, parental, military, etc.)
• Tuition reimbursement and continuing education programs
• Mentorship programs
• A range of work-life balance options
• ... and much more!
Please visit our Benefits page for more information. As an employee of MIT, you can also take advantage of other voluntary benefits, discounts, and perks.
Selected candidate will be subject to a pre-employment background investigation and must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret-level DoD security clearance.
MIT Lincoln Laboratory is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or genetic information; U.S. citizenship is required.
Requisition ID: 41374
