Job Description
Job DescriptionJoin Our Team as an Operating Engineer at PDS Tech Commercial in Andover MA!
Drive Excellence in Facility Operations – Be Part of Something Bigger!
Location: Andover, MA
Schedule: Sunday–Wednesday, 6:00 AM - 4:30PM
4 day x 10 hour schedule
Type: Contract-to-Hire
Pay Range: 43-46
Position Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled and hands-on Facilities Maintenance Technician to join our facilities maintenance team. This role focuses on maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing HVAC and refrigeration systems across multiple buildings. A high percentage of “wrench time” is expected, and the ideal candidate will be a multi-skilled technician with a strong understanding of building automation systems (BAS), CMMS, and mechanical systems.
Key Responsibilities
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Perform preventive maintenance and repairs on HVAC, refrigeration, and mechanical systems
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Monitor and adjust systems including chillers, boilers, cooling towers, VAVs, heat exchangers, and hot water systems
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Respond to and resolve alarms and emergency maintenance issues during assigned shifts and on-call rotations
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Accept, log, and follow up on all service requests and alarms using CMMS
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Install, repair, and rebuild HVAC units, pumps, motors, compressors, and associated piping and controls
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Conduct inspections and document findings; escalate equipment issues to management
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Support equipment installations, upgrades, and major repairs
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Ensure compliance with OSHA standards, safety protocols, and hazardous materials handling procedures
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Maintain accurate records of labor, materials, and service activities
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Assist with interdepartmental coordination and support other technicians as needed
Required Qualifications
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High school diploma or state equivalent
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Minimum 3 years of experience with HVAC and refrigeration mechanical systems
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Massachusetts Refrigeration License required
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Familiarity with BAS, CMMS, and technical documentation (blueprints, schematics)
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Strong understanding of refrigeration systems, including walk-in coolers and ice machines
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Ability to work independently and as part of a team
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Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word)
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Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
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Willingness to work flexible hours, including on-call shifts and overtime
Physical Requirements
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Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs
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Comfortable working in confined spaces, on rooftops, and in various environmental conditions
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Frequent bending, twisting, reaching, and standing for extended periods
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Ability to operate electric hand tools and powered industrial trucks
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Use of PPE including ESD smocks, gloves, safety glasses, and ionizers as required
Why Join Us
This is a critical role supporting the infrastructure of a high-performance facility. You’ll be part of a skilled team that values safety, precision, and reliability. Your expertise will directly impact the performance and compliance of essential systems in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Apply Today
If you’re a licensed HVAC-R professional with a passion for hands-on work and technical excellence, we want to hear from you.
Pay Details: 43.00 to 46.00 per hour
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.
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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:
- The California Fair Chance Act
- Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
- Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
- San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Company DescriptionSince 1977, the PDS family of companies has become among the largest and most respected staffing companies in the United States. A vital part of the PDS family, PDS Tech Commercial connects highly skilled employees with Fortune 500 clients’ needs for project support such as contingent labor, statement of work/offload engineering projects, and permanent placements.
PDS Tech Commercial has staffing partnerships with leading organizations based in the United States and globally. We hire jobseekers daily for openings across skill categories, including Engineering, IT, Business Professional, Administrative, Accounting/Finance, Skilled Trades and Industrial.
We offer eligible associates an ala carte benefits package, that can include direct deposit, free career counseling, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonuses, and an affordable medical coverage plan.
Now part of The Adecco Group, our shared synergies combined with the investment Adecco continues to make in PDS offers significant advantages to both clients and associates alike. We share Adecco’s dedication to unlocking our Associates’ potential by unleashing the Future@Work and to the importance of human and labor rights, diversity and inclusion, environmental responsibility, and more.
Company Description
Since 1977, the PDS family of companies has become among the largest and most respected staffing companies in the United States. A vital part of the PDS family, PDS Tech Commercial connects highly skilled employees with Fortune 500 clients’ needs for project support such as contingent labor, statement of work/offload engineering projects, and permanent placements.\r\n\r\nPDS Tech Commercial has staffing partnerships with leading organizations based in the United States and globally. We hire jobseekers daily for openings across skill categories, including Engineering, IT, Business Professional, Administrative, Accounting/Finance, Skilled Trades and Industrial.\r\n\r\nWe offer eligible associates an ala carte benefits package, that can include direct deposit, free career counseling, 401(k), select paid holidays, short-term disability insurance, skills training, employee referral bonuses, and an affordable medical coverage plan.\r\n\r\nNow part of The Adecco Group, our shared synergies combined with the investment Adecco continues to make in PDS offers significant advantages to both clients and associates alike. We share Adecco’s dedication to unlocking our Associates’ potential by unleashing the Future@Work and to the importance of human and labor rights, diversity and inclusion, environmental responsibility, and more.