HVAC Technician

HVAC Technician

Salary

$67,518.29 - $93,634.30 Annually

Location

Boston Fire Headquarters - 115 South Hampton Street

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

2026-00044

Department

Fire Department

Opening Date

09/16/2026

Closing Date

10/31/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

• Description
• Benefits

Overview

Under the direction of the Buildings Systems Engineer, the Maintenance Mechanic (HVAC Technician) will perform a variety of complex and technical work to maintain building systems for all Boston Fire Department buildings, including heating and cooling, and provide front-line troubleshooting of issues as they arise.

Responsibilities

• Acts as the senior on-site maintenance technician when assigned to buildings outside of Boston Fire Headquarters, responsible for tracking and reporting building issues through the work order system and to the Facilities Maintenance Management.
• Responds to work orders, troubleshoots issues with heating and cooling equipment along with other building systems issues such as power outages, elevator entrapments, leaks, fire alarm, sprinkler, or life-safety system issues, or property damage, and notifies other staff or vendors as necessary to resolve issues.
• Directs Maintenance Mechanics (Building Systems) in performing the above duties.
• Works with Facilities Maintenance Management staff, along with outside vendors and trades, to ensure the safe and smooth operation of all building systems and to maintain building integrity.
• Performs preventive maintenance and repairs on HVAC and other systems; installs, relocates, tests, and expands existing systems; monitors, inspects, tests, and repairs pipes and boiler systems.
• Troubleshoots and repairs heating and cooling systems using the right tools and according to the manufacturers repair manuals while complying with all safety regulations for repairing systems.
• Procures spare parts for replacement and completes necessary documentation.
• Studies plans, drawings, specifications, and work orders to determine work requirements and sequence of repair and/or installations.
• Keeps updated records of work performed, completion dates, parts used, and time allocated to work performed, utilizing the department-provided resources.
• Uses systems used to control HVAC devices like remote controls, handsets, and laptop computers. Follows standardized operating procedures and local and state guidelines relating to the safe operation of HVAC and other systems.
• Reads and understands engineering blueprints for the repair of HVAC and related appliances.
• Effectively operates cooling and air conditioning, including heat-exchanging compressors, thermostats, motor fans, ducting, and electrical controls.
• Works on electrical and compression devices. Effectively troubleshoots and diagnoses air conditioning appliances and detects technical defects, malfunctions, and other faults.
• Demonstrates knowledge of principles of electricity and mechanical processes of HVAC systems.
• Demonstrates adequate knowledge of electro-mechanical systems.
• Demonstrates knowledge of mechanical functions like welding, soldering, fabrication, and brazing.
• Demonstrates good analytical thinking and communication skills.
• Works in small spaces requiring bending and/or crawling.
• Physical ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds and maneuver a minimum 6-foot ladder.
• Performs related work as required.

Minimum Entrance Qualifications

• Must have at least four (4) years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, paid experience as an HVAC Technician, Stationary Engineer, Operating Engineer, Steam Fireman, or in a related field, such as pipe fitter, steamfitter, plumber, electrician, sprinkler fitter, facilities manager, engineer, gas fitter, or refrigeration technician.
• Must have the ability to complete required responsibilities under minimal supervision or while working a shift alone.
• Must have and maintain a current Massachusetts drivers license.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and focus on detail as required by the job.
• Works in small spaces requiring bending and/or crawling.
• Physical ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds and maneuver a minimum 6-foot ladder.
• Reads and understands engineering blueprints for the repair of HVAC and related appliances.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Mass. Licensed Refrigeration Technician ("HVAC")

PREFERRED ENTRANCE QUALIFICATIONS:

Progress toward or possession of one or more of the following is preferred:

Mass. Licensed 2nd or 3rd Stationary or Operating Engineer

Mass. Steam Fireman

Mass. Licensed Pipe-fitter or Steamfitter

Mass. Licensed Plumber or Gasfitter

Mass. Licensed Sprinkler fitter

Boston Residency is required upon appointment

CORI & SORI check required

Pre-Employment Drug Test required

Terms:

Union/Salary Plan/Grade: AFSCME/RA1-17A

Hours per week: 40

Please refer to the Salary Information section on the Boston Career Center site for more information on compensation. For each Salary Plan, salaries are listed by Grade and Step.

The City of Boston is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite applications from all qualified individuals and do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other protected category.

At the City of Boston, we provide our employees with a wide array of benefits and resources that foster both their professional and personal development. Our goal is to make City government a place where everyone is empowered to make a positive impact for the communities in which we live, work, and play.

For full-time positions, employees may be eligible for the following benefits depending on the nature of their employment and applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) for the position. View the Collective Bargaining Agreements page to learn more.

Benefits Available to City Workers

• Retirement & Savings Opportunities: Membership in the Boston Retirement System (BRS), a benefit pension plan providing lifetime income to vested employees when they retire, along with deferred compensation options to help you build a secure future. Visit boston.gov/retirement to learn more.

• Health Insurance & Benefits: The City offers competitive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus flexible spending (FSA), dependent care accounts, and life insurance for our employees. Visit boston.gov/insurance to learn more.

• Other Benefits: City employees enjoy a benefits package featuring paid time off and leave, subsidized transit (MBTA and Bluebikes), educational assistance, and employee wellness programs. Visit boston.gov/life-city-boston to learn more.

• Salary information: To view salary plans and understand how salaries work at the City of Boston, go to boston.gov/salary.

Part-time employees who are scheduled to work for 20 hours or more per week may also be eligible for benefits on a pro-rated basis. Please refer to the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) to learn more about any benefits available for this position.

If you have any questions about the benefits offered for this position, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 617-635-3370 or ohr@boston.gov.

Employer City of Boston (MA)

Address 1 City Hall Plaza, Room 612

Boston, Massachusetts, 02201

Phone 617-635-3370

Website https://www.boston.gov