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Heat and Vent (HVAC) Mechanic

HEAT AND VENT (HVAC) MECHANIC, will be responsible for installation, maintenance and repair of all types of heating, ventilation, air conditioning equipment including hot water and steam heating systems, HVAC controls, building management systems, boilers, water treatment, and refrigeration systems for MIT Haystack Observatory and on-site Lincoln Laboratory properties buildings and equipment. Will inspect and test the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems to ensure proper functioning; operate and maintain steam heating systems, HVAC controls, gas- and oil-fired heating systems and boilers, water treatment, and refrigeration systems; troubleshoot, repair, and install electronic temperature control systems; maintain, repair, and rebuild pumps, ice machines, air compressors, and other building systems equipment; Research and order materials, and complete tasks accurately with detailed written comments provided on our electronic equipment maintenance system. The ability to plan and complete jobs, order stock, and work independently with and without engineering supervision, and work directly with research staff. Perform scheduled preventative maintenance on building equipment, including lubricating components, changing filters, and adjusting and replacing belts; clean work areas and maintain tools and equipment; provide customers with information about the progress of work; and communicate and assist supervisor with all tasks related to ensuring smooth operations of HVAC equipment. This is a remote site with limited staff and unique job demands.

Technician B Electro – Mechanical

TECHNICIAN B ELECTRO-MECHANICAL, to support operations, maintenance, fabrication, and repair of many complex electro-mechanical systems. Work will include but is not limited to supporting electro-mechanical antenna systems, data acquisition systems, fiber optic equipment and networks, and cryogenically cooled receiver systems. Other responsibilities may include fabricating many types of cables. i.e. Communications, Rf, Fiber Optics.