HVAC/r Technician

About the role

The HVAC/R Technician will perform diversified duties for maintenance, repair and installation of refrigeration, air conditioning, chilled water, compressed air, heating and ventilation systems and associated controls. Participates in on-call rotation in accordance with standard operating procedures.

Responsibilities

• Install, troubleshoot, maintain, and perform basic repairs on a variety of equipment, including but not limited to heating, refrigeration, comfort cooling, air compression, air filtration, and ventilation systems.
• Follow up to ensure all repairs are completed and equipment is functioning properly.
• Evaluate external contractor work for quality control and provide input to the supervisor for follow-up.
• Operate, assist in maintaining, and diagnose problems with reciprocating, screw, and centrifugal chillers and associated cooling towers.
• Work with Senior HVAC/R Mechanics, supervisors, and contractors to resolve chiller issues.
• Assist in the setup and installation of laboratory equipment related to HVAC systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance on assigned equipment.
• Recover refrigerant and recharge systems in compliance with EPA regulations; handle all refrigerants in accordance with EPA requirements, including maintaining documentation for all transfers.
• Use computer-based building management systems to identify, diagnose, and repair HVAC systems.
• Assist with sensor calibration and installation.
• Evaluate, diagnose, repair, and maintain basic electrical control systems.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of related and progressively responsible HVAC/R experience, or an associate degree in an HVAC/R-related curriculum.
• EPA Refrigeration Certification (Type I and II or Universal) required within 120 days of hire.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license required.
• Ability to be medically qualified for respirator use required.

Qualifications

• Relevant combinations of education, training, and experience may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

• HVAC and control system installation and maintenance experience preferred.
• Experience with building management systems preferred.
• New York State 7G Commercial Certification for application of pesticides to cooling towers preferred.

Skills

• Basic refrigeration systems troubleshooting and repair.
• Identification and resolution of problems in field.
• Reading and interpreting blueprints, pneumatic prints, digital flow charts, schematic drawings and control diagrams.
• Utilizing electrical, pneumatic and digital control systems and applications.
• Operating and making basic adjustments to reciprocating and centrifugal chillers.
• Maintaining control air compressors.
• Using hand tools and power tools.
• Working on ladders, scaffolding, and lifts.
• Excellent customer relations skills.
• Independent and team working abilities.
• Computer usage for standard office software and industry specific software.

Benefits

Starting Salary/Rate: Expected hiring range: $25.00 - $27.00 Pay transparency disclosure: The selected candidate’s salary will be determined based on factors that include the available budget, internal equity, and the final candidate’s qualifications, experience, education and other job-related credentials. This hiring range is provided as Rensselaer’s good faith estimate of the expected hiring range at the time of posting.

Shift Business Hours

Shift Business Hours: Monday through Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm. Shift assignment and schedule are subject to change based on departmental and operational needs. Availability for overtime, emergency response, weekends, and holiday coverage may be required.

Travel

Local travel between campus locations only.

Driving

Driving a personal vehicle for non-passenger use.

Total Compensation And Benefits Information

Rensselaer’s Total Compensation Program is designed to provide stable pay growth, a comprehensive and affordable benefits package, and a comprehensive and affordable retiree medical and prescription plan. For more information, please visit Benefits | Human Resources (rpi.edu).