Operates, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs HVAC and other critical building systems at a large Federal Reserve facility. Responsibilities include monitoring equipment readings, responding to service requests, completing work orders, interpreting schematics, managing refrigerant compliance, treating piping systems, supporting preventive maintenance, optimizing BAS operations, and responding to emergencies. The role works onsite on second shift and requires collaboration with HVAC, electrical, and plumbing teams.
Company
Federal Reserve Bank of Boston
As an employee of the Boston Fed, you will work to promote sound growth and financial stability in New England and the nation. You will contribute to communities, the region, and the nation by conducting economic research, participating in monetary policy-making, supervising certain financial institutions, providing financial services and payments, playing a leadership role in the payments industry, and supporting economic well-being in communities through a variety of efforts. The Boston Fed is one of 12 Reserve Banks and we serve all or parts of Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont. Our mission is accomplished through our Bank's values: community, innovation, integrity, trust, leadership, and excellence.
2nd shift Tuesday - Saturday 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm
You will be required to work onsite for this role.
Reporting to the Building Engineering HVAC Supervisor, the Building Engineer (BE/HVAC) plays a key role in ensuring the smooth and uninterrupted operation and integrity of critical building systems at the Bank's 1 million sq..ft.. facility. The BE/HVAC is responsible for the operation, maintenance and repair of the
building's heating, ventilating, air conditioning (HVAC), refrigeration, fire protection, emergency generator, pumping, water, air and steam distribution systems.
This position is part of a collaborative team of highly skilled and licensed HVAC technicians, electricians and plumbers. The BE/HVAC interacts regularly with
people at all levels of the organization and our tenant firms, representing RESG as a professional partner. Take and evaluate operational readings of utilities and equipment, interpret status, and take appropriate corrective actions as warranted. Inspect, test, and make repairs to equipment located throughout the
building as assigned. Ensure compliance with all policies, standards and procedures regarding shop operations and equipment repairs, including those pertaining to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) chloroflouorocarbon (CFC) and Hydro chloroflouorocarbon (HCFC) refrigerants. Provide input and
suggestions to the Building Engineering Supervisor regarding potential improvements or enhancements to systems or equipment. Assist in compiling pertinent information on building operating systems to support development of required designs and plans. Regularly test, evaluate and take appropriate action to
chemically treat the building's piping distribution system. Troubleshoot system issues by interpreting schematics, blueprints, and systems and building diagrams. Respond to service requests from Bank departments and tenant firms, as assigned, for all HVAC related issues, e.g. temperature adjustments,
installation of thermostats, adjustment of VAV box, etc. Track and complete all work orders in a timely manner via the proprietary FedTRAC system. Assist other Operations units as needed. Respond to off-shift emergency calls as needed. Perform other duties as assigned. Comply with all Bank and department policies and procedures. This position is not required to directly supervise others.
Total Base Pay range: 85,500.00 -106,200.00 - 127,400.00 depending on experience.
This position requires a Massachusetts HVAC/RE Journeyman's license and EPA Universal Refrigerant Recovery Certification, and a minimum of 5 years' experience working in large central plant operations. CEM Certification a plus. Must have a thorough and demonstrable knowledge of all types of mechanical systems, including package units, split systems, chillers, boilers, pumps, VFD's and BAS Control Systems. Must have experience working within a structured PM program and the ability to read, understand and interpret schematic drawings. Must be capable of evaluating building systems, evaluating status indicators and taking appropriate action independently without supervision; must be able to take BAS readings and develop strategies to operate at optimal efficiencies.
Must have a successful track record of working collaboratively on HVAC teams. Must have a strong working knowledge of energy management best practices and must be committed to a continuous program of professional development in energy management strategies.
Physical Requirements
This position involves movement between departments, floors and buildings to perform work. Staff are regularly required to stand, walk, reach and use hands and arms to grasp, lift and/or move equipment weighing 20-50+ pounds; speak and hear and occasionally required to taste and smell. They are frequently required to sit, stoop, crouch, kneel, crawl, balance, climb stairs and ladders, work at heights and in environments with wide temperature ranges, working outside and inside. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision and depth perception.
All employees assigned to this position will be subject to FBI fingerprint/ criminal background and Patriot Act/ Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) watch list checks at least once every five years. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work required of this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or skills associated with this position or the personnel so classified. While this job
description is intended to be an accurate reflection of this position, management reserves the right to revise this or any job description at its discretion at any time.
Full Time / Part Time
Full time
Regular / Temporary
Regular
Job Exempt (Yes / No)
No
Job Category
Facilities/Real Estate Family Group
Work Shift
Second (United States of America)
The Federal Reserve Banks are committed to equal employment opportunity for employees and job applicants in compliance with applicable law and to an environment where employees are valued for their differences.
Always verify and apply to jobs on Federal Reserve System Careers (https://rb.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/FRS) or through verified Federal Reserve Bank social media channels.
Privacy Notice
Federal Reserve Bank of Boston
As an employee of the Boston Fed, you will work to promote sound growth and financial stability in New England and the nation. You will contribute to communities, the region, and the nation by conducting economic research, participating in monetary policy-making, supervising certain financial institutions, providing financial services and payments, playing a leadership role in the payments industry, and supporting economic well-being in communities through a variety of efforts. The Boston Fed is one of 12 Reserve Banks and we serve all or parts of Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont. Our mission is accomplished through our Bank's values: community, innovation, integrity, trust, leadership, and excellence.
2nd shift Tuesday - Saturday 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm
You will be required to work onsite for this role.
Reporting to the Building Engineering HVAC Supervisor, the Building Engineer (BE/HVAC) plays a key role in ensuring the smooth and uninterrupted operation and integrity of critical building systems at the Bank's 1 million sq..ft.. facility. The BE/HVAC is responsible for the operation, maintenance and repair of the
building's heating, ventilating, air conditioning (HVAC), refrigeration, fire protection, emergency generator, pumping, water, air and steam distribution systems.
This position is part of a collaborative team of highly skilled and licensed HVAC technicians, electricians and plumbers. The BE/HVAC interacts regularly with
people at all levels of the organization and our tenant firms, representing RESG as a professional partner. Take and evaluate operational readings of utilities and equipment, interpret status, and take appropriate corrective actions as warranted. Inspect, test, and make repairs to equipment located throughout the
building as assigned. Ensure compliance with all policies, standards and procedures regarding shop operations and equipment repairs, including those pertaining to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) chloroflouorocarbon (CFC) and Hydro chloroflouorocarbon (HCFC) refrigerants. Provide input and
suggestions to the Building Engineering Supervisor regarding potential improvements or enhancements to systems or equipment. Assist in compiling pertinent information on building operating systems to support development of required designs and plans. Regularly test, evaluate and take appropriate action to
chemically treat the building's piping distribution system. Troubleshoot system issues by interpreting schematics, blueprints, and systems and building diagrams. Respond to service requests from Bank departments and tenant firms, as assigned, for all HVAC related issues, e.g. temperature adjustments,
installation of thermostats, adjustment of VAV box, etc. Track and complete all work orders in a timely manner via the proprietary FedTRAC system. Assist other Operations units as needed. Respond to off-shift emergency calls as needed. Perform other duties as assigned. Comply with all Bank and department policies and procedures. This position is not required to directly supervise others.
Total Base Pay range: 85,500.00 -106,200.00 - 127,400.00 depending on experience.
This position requires a Massachusetts HVAC/RE Journeyman's license and EPA Universal Refrigerant Recovery Certification, and a minimum of 5 years' experience working in large central plant operations. CEM Certification a plus. Must have a thorough and demonstrable knowledge of all types of mechanical systems, including package units, split systems, chillers, boilers, pumps, VFD's and BAS Control Systems. Must have experience working within a structured PM program and the ability to read, understand and interpret schematic drawings. Must be capable of evaluating building systems, evaluating status indicators and taking appropriate action independently without supervision; must be able to take BAS readings and develop strategies to operate at optimal efficiencies.
Must have a successful track record of working collaboratively on HVAC teams. Must have a strong working knowledge of energy management best practices and must be committed to a continuous program of professional development in energy management strategies.
Physical Requirements
This position involves movement between departments, floors and buildings to perform work. Staff are regularly required to stand, walk, reach and use hands and arms to grasp, lift and/or move equipment weighing 20-50+ pounds; speak and hear and occasionally required to taste and smell. They are frequently required to sit, stoop, crouch, kneel, crawl, balance, climb stairs and ladders, work at heights and in environments with wide temperature ranges, working outside and inside. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision and depth perception.
All employees assigned to this position will be subject to FBI fingerprint/ criminal background and Patriot Act/ Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) watch list checks at least once every five years. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work required of this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities or skills associated with this position or the personnel so classified. While this job
description is intended to be an accurate reflection of this position, management reserves the right to revise this or any job description at its discretion at any time.
Full Time / Part Time
Full time
Regular / Temporary
Regular
Job Exempt (Yes / No)
No
Job Category
Facilities/Real Estate Family Group
Work Shift
Second (United States of America)
The Federal Reserve Banks are committed to equal employment opportunity for employees and job applicants in compliance with applicable law and to an environment where employees are valued for their differences.
Always verify and apply to jobs on Federal Reserve System Careers (https://rb.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/FRS) or through verified Federal Reserve Bank social media channels.
Privacy Notice
Similar Jobs at Federal Reserve Bank of Boston
2 Hours Ago
Fintech • Information Technology • Payments • Sharing Economy • Financial Services • Cryptocurrency
Supports Federal Reserve research and development on digital money and payment technologies, including digital currency, tokenized assets, smart contracts, ledger design, and cryptography. Coordinates with legal, audit, finance, procurement, and other stakeholders; develops process improvements and management reports; and supports agile planning and delivery. The role is designed for undergraduate or graduate students interested in payments, finance, government, law, business, economics, or engineering.
Top Skills:
MS Office
Fintech • Information Technology • Payments • Sharing Economy • Financial Services • Cryptocurrency
Performs building maintenance across hardware, partitions, tile, masonry, furniture, glass, drywall, ceilings, window treatments, wood structures, and finish millwork. Supports critical building systems and serves internal departments and tenant firms professionally. The role requires onsite work, physical mobility, lifting 20–50+ pounds, climbing, working at heights, and operating indoors and outdoors across varied temperatures. Employees undergo recurring FBI fingerprint, criminal background, Patriot Act, and OFAC checks.
2 Hours Ago
Fintech • Information Technology • Payments • Sharing Economy • Financial Services • Cryptocurrency
Supports Federal Reserve research and development on digital money and payments, including digital currency, tokenized assets, smart contracts, ledger design, and cryptography. Collaborates with Legal, Audit, Finance, Procurement, and other stakeholders; improves processes; prepares management reports; and supports agile planning and delivery. Open to undergraduate and graduate students with strong project management, communication, teamwork, and Microsoft Office skills.
Top Skills:
Advanced CryptographyAgile DeliveryExcelMS OfficeMicrosoft PowerpointMicrosoft WordSmart ContractsTokenized Assets
What you need to know about the Colorado Tech Scene
With a business-friendly climate and research universities like CU Boulder and Colorado State, Colorado has made a name for itself as a startup ecosystem. The state boasts a skilled workforce and high quality of life thanks to its affordable housing, vibrant cultural scene and unparalleled opportunities for outdoor recreation. Colorado is also home to the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, helping cement its status as a hub for renewable energy innovation.
Key Facts About Colorado Tech
- Number of Tech Workers: 260,000; 8.5% of overall workforce (2024 CompTIA survey)
- Major Tech Employers: Lockheed Martin, Century Link, Comcast, BAE Systems, Level 3
- Key Industries: Software, artificial intelligence, aerospace, e-commerce, fintech, healthtech
- Funding Landscape: $4.9 billion in VC funding in 2024 (Pitchbook)
- Notable Investors: Access Venture Partners, Ridgeline Ventures, Techstars, Blackhorn Ventures
- Research Centers and Universities: Colorado School of Mines, University of Colorado Boulder, University of Denver, Colorado State University, Mesa Laboratory, Space Science Institute, National Center for Atmospheric Research, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Gottlieb Institute
