Service & Repair Mechanic (HVAC-R)

About the role

In this position the candidate should expect to spend a majority of their time in the field responding to daily HVAC-R service requests (work orders) and scheduled preventative maintenance in support of the University’s HVAC and energy management equipment. This equipment consist of the building automation direct digital controllers, air handlers, VAV boxes, fin radiation, fan coils, exhaust fans, heat pumps, humidifiers, heat recovery units, and other heating, cooling and ventilation systems on campus. Key responsibilities include:

• Respond to daily service requests (work orders) and scheduled preventative maintenance
• Perform a variety of trouble shooting, installation, repair, and maintenance tasks.
• To be successful in this position the incumbent must be able to diagnose, troubleshoot and overhaul the following:
• All types of coolers, refrigerators, freezers, air conditioning units and systems
• Humidifiers
• Compressors
• Ventilators
• Cooling towers and other similar and related equipment
• Diagnose, troubleshoot and service the HVAC building automation systems (BAS) and electrical/mechanical equipment of all types found on campus. These are mechanical, electrical and computerized equipment used to perform HVAC energy management and climate control.
• Use computer to document service work performed
• Operate computers used in the field of direct digital controls (D.D.C.)
• Perform the removal or installation of electrical/mechanical HVAC building control equipment and systems
• Involved in all facets of small mechanical HVAC equipment and building control system (BCS) projects
• Provide high level of customer service
• Expected to perform emergency service promptly when-notified
• Read and understand prints and schematics
• Work with and direct outside contractors when necessary

Responsibilities

The candidate must have demonstrated experience and understanding of commercial/institutional HVAC-R mechanical and electrical equipment, systems, controls and sequence of operations that support building energy management. This equipment includes but is not limited to DDC controllers, air handling units, roof top units, VAV boxes, fan coil units, fume hoods, unit heaters, exhaust fans, variable speed drives, humidifiers and all other institutional equipment and systems. The candidate must demonstrate the knowledge, skills and ability to:

• Diagnose, service, repair and replace HVAC-R equipment and systems
• Perform repairs and troubleshooting of various types of control devices
• Replace parts, reassemble and check performance of energy management equipment
• Read and understand prints and schematics

Requirements

• Successful completion of a NYS two-year Refrigeration Mechanic Traineeship;
• Or Successful completion of a NYS two-year refrigeration repair and maintenance training program;
• Or Successful completion of any equivalent refrigeration two-year training or apprenticeship program;
• Or * Successful completion of four years of full time experience in the mechanical or electrical trades under a skilled journey level mechanic or electrician which would provide training equivalent to that given in an apprenticeship program, one year of which must include both training and work in the operation and maintenance of commercial type of refrigeration or air-conditioning equipment. Apprenticeship training in the mechanical or electrical trades
• Or Training gained by completion of technical courses in the mechanical or electrical trades at a school, institute, or branch of the Armed Services may be substituted on a year for year basis.
• * Successful completion of the traineeship and the training program includes a total of 288 hours of trade specific class room instruction, 45 hours of technical math course work, 45 hours of technical communications course work, and 15 hours of blueprint/schematic reading course work. Course work must be completed with an average of C or better. Additionally, successful completion of the traineeship also includes 4,000 hours of on the job training.
• When required to operate motor vehicles, candidates must possess a valid New York State driver’s license appropriate for the type of vehicle to be operated.

Qualifications

• Preferred Qualifications:
• ACCA Certified HVAC-R Technician
• Refrigeration handling certification
• Strong Information Technology aptitude
• Four Years Building Automation Systems (BAS) field experience
• Certifications from Siemens or Andover Controls BAS training schools