HVAC Systems Technician
About The Position
Bring more to life. Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics, and biotechnology? At Pall Corporation, one of Danaher’s 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we’re all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact. You’ll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher’s system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact – innovating at the speed of life. As a global leader in high-tech filtration, separation, and purification, Pall Corporation thrives on helping our customers solve their toughest challenges. Our products serve diverse, global customer needs across a wide range of applications to advance health, safety, and environmentally responsible technologies. From airplane engines to hydraulic systems, scotch to smartphones, OLED screens to paper—everyday Pall is there, helping protect critical operating assets, improve product quality, minimize emissions and waste, and safeguard health. For the exponentially curious, Pall is a place where you can thrive and amplify your impact on the world. Find what drives you on a team with a more than 75-year history of discovery, determination, and innovation. Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible. The HVAC Systems Technician for installing, operating, maintaining, and repairing HVAC, plumbing, electrical, control, and related building systems. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Facilities and Equipment Manager with opportunities for independent judgment. The position may lead maintenance staff, laborers, contractors, and others during assigned projects. This position reports to the Facilities and Equipment Manager and is located in Cortland, NY and is an on-site role. Shift will be Monday - Friday 6:00AM – 2:30PM.
Requirements
- Associate degree or certificate in air‑conditioning, heating, and refrigeration technology (or related field) and five (5) years of full‑time experience in commercial, industrial, or institutional HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and control systems; OR b) High school diploma or equivalent, completion of an apprenticeship with journeyman certification, and seven (7) years of full‑time experience as described above; OR c) An equivalent combination of training and experience as determined by the Commissioner of Personnel.
- Valid EPA 608 Technician Certification.
- Universal EPA CFC certification preferred at time of hire.
- Boiler Certificate required within one year of appointment.
- Note: Candidates without journeyman certification must have at least 12 years of hands‑on HVAC experience.
Responsibilities
- Maintain, repair, and troubleshoot facility mechanical systems including HVAC, plumbing, refrigeration, BAS, and associated controls; perform diagnostics, calibrations, commissioning, preventive maintenance, and emergency/on‑call response while ensuring compliance with safety standards, building codes, and operational requirements.
- Monitor, document, and optimize building operations by managing CMMS work orders and records, responding to maintenance requests and alarms, inspecting mechanical and control systems, recommending capital or major repairs, and identifying opportunities for efficiency, reliability, and energy conservation improvements.
- Support maintenance operations and team development by coordinating maintenance projects, maintaining tools, inventory, and logs, assisting with training apprentices and staff, providing customer service support, and performing work in confined spaces, at heights, or in adverse conditions as required.
Benefits
- Pall Corporation, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it’s a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job.
- Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.
- We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
