Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Technician HV-CS-9702

Hudson Valley Community College•City of Troy, NY

1d•$35•Onsite

About The Position

Hudson Valley Community College (HVCC) is seeking experienced, dynamic, capable, creative, and caring individuals to join their team on the Classified Staff. This role is within the Facilities Department and involves the performance and supervision of skilled maintenance and repair activities for various components of air conditioning and refrigeration systems. The position is distinguished by its specialized nature and supervisory duties, reporting to the Facilities Maintenance Supervisor and working under the general supervision of the Energy Systems Manager. The selected candidate will be responsible for directing, supervising, and assisting Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanics, as well as performing inspections, maintenance, and repairs on refrigeration systems, pumps, compressors, and ventilation systems. The role also includes planning and supervising preventive maintenance programs, inspecting and replacing machinery parts, monitoring HVAC system performance, installing and repairing wiring and controls, planning and requisitioning materials, preparing specifications for contractor work, and maintaining logs and operating manuals.

Requirements

Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered 2 year college with an Associate degree in air conditioning or refrigeration technology, or related field and five (5) years of full-time paid experience in the repair and maintenance of air conditioning and refrigeration equipment, at least one (1) year of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity
Completion of a technical school course in air conditioning or refrigeration technology or related field and five (5) years of full-time paid experience in repair and maintenance of air conditioning, ventilation and refrigeration systems, at least one (1) year of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity
An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (a) and (b) above
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restrictions
Candidates must have been legal residents of New York State for at least FOUR months immediately preceding the date of the test
Selected candidate will need to sit, pass and be eligible on the next available Rensselaer County Civil Service Exam for HVAC Technician to be considered for permanent appointment

Nice To Haves

Preference may be given to successful candidates who have been legal residents of the municipality to which the appointment is to be made for at least FOUR months preceding the date of the written test.

Responsibilities

Directs, supervises and assists Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic
Inspects, maintains and repairs refrigeration systems and equipment
Cleans, lubricates and otherwise services pumps, compressors, ventilation and refrigeration systems
Plans, executes, and supervises a preventive maintenance program for ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems
Inspects machinery and equipment replacing worn or broken parts
Monitors HVAC system performance and adjusts thermostats and control systems to ensure maximum system efficiency
Installs and repairs wiring, switches and controls
Plans estimates and requisitions materials needed for maintenance and repairs
Prepares specifications for HVAC system contractor work
Keeps logs of inspections and repairs, prepares and revises operating manuals
Performs a variety of related activities