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Maintenance Operator

Cambridge, MA, usFull-time2026-11-03 → 2026-11-11
No visa sponsorship

Core

Provides initial response, triage, stabilization, and repair for building infrastructure maintenance requests, with emphasis on HVAC systems, boilers, heating, cooling, and auxiliary equipment.

Role type

Senior IC building maintenance operator (HVAC specialist)

Builds

Building infrastructure maintenance and operations for Harvard schools and departments

Domain

Higher education facilities management + HVAC/mechanical systems

Deliverable

physical/clinical work

Required skills

HVAC system installation, operation, troubleshooting, and repair; reading mechanical plans and specifications; DDC technology monitoring and setpoint adjustment; heavy lifting and equipment transport; safety code compliance

Preferred skills

Siemens system experience; Windows-based software proficiency; MS Office and desktop/handheld device applications

Technologies

DDC technology; Siemens systems; Windows; MS Office

Responsibilities

Inspect, adjust, modify, and repair boilers, heating, cooling, and auxiliary equipment; monitor and report on building system status; provide responsive customer support and advise on maintenance solutions; perform trades-related duties independently or as part of a multi-trade team

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC