General Foreperson/Steam-Refrigeration Eng (L)

About the role

The General Foreperson/Steam-Refrigeration Eng (L) supervises and performs advanced-level work on boilers, steam plant, refrigeration & air conditioning systems, and equipment. This position requires work hours from Monday to Friday, 6:00 am – 2:30 pm.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and creates assignments for HVAC staff, evaluates work, and ensures it is completed competently.
• Acts as a resource to HVAC staff, providing technical guidance, mentoring, and support.
• Operates and maintains high-pressure/low-pressure boilers and associated HVAC systems and equipment.
• Follows OEM schedules, logs completed work, and interacts with zone-based personnel to identify problems and the locations of needed work.
• Maintains required log Books for the central HP plant, low-pressure plants, and refrigeration systems.
• Coordinates repairs and adjustments to the BMS, ensuring the BMS repair log is up to date and issues are resolved.
• Responds to service calls, troubleshoots problems, and assists other mechanics on difficult tasks.
• Conducts seasonal startups and changeovers.
• Coordinates HVAC operations with staff, completes work orders, and interacts with CMMS.
• Prepares monthly schedules for Stationary & Watch staff.
• Arranges extra coverage schedules for special events (Graduation, Jubilee, Opening, etc.).

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 7 years working with steam and/or air conditioning systems.
• Active NYC High-Pressure Steam Boiler Operating License.
• Active NYC COQ for Refrigeration Systems Operator’s License.
• EPA CFC Certification.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Must be computer literate with a high degree of proficiency in BMS systems.

Benefits

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program (EAP); tuition remission; and generous time off.

Pay

Minimum Biweekly Salary for Internal Applicants with 3 or more years of service: $5,571.20
Maximum Biweekly Salary for Internal Applicants with 3 or more years of service: $5,571.20
Minimum Biweekly Salary for New Employees: $5,571.20
Maximum Biweekly Salary for New Employees: $5,571.20

Schedule

Work hours are from Monday to Friday, 6:00 am – 2:30 pm.

Management Responsibilities

May provide peer-level coordination or subject-matter guidance to colleagues performing similar work and/or student, part-time workers, including helping organize tasks, clarifying priorities, or reviewing work for quality or consistency.

Additional Functions

Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills - Excellent communication and customer service skills. Must be computer literate with a high degree of proficiency in BMS systems. Preferred Qualifications - Proficiency and course training in Automated Logic's WebCTRL.