Laboratory Assistant, HVAC HV-CS-8638

Hudson Valley Community College•City of Troy, NY

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Hudson Valley Community College (HVCC) is seeking an experienced, dynamic, capable, creative, and caring individual to join their team as a Laboratory Assistant in the Applied Technologies Department. This is a provisional appointment, and the selected candidate will need to pass the next available Rensselaer County Civil Service Exam for Laboratory Assistant to be considered for permanent appointment. The role involves supporting the HVAC laboratory, including equipment maintenance, inventory management, and assisting students. The college is a recognized leader in career and transfer preparation, workforce training, distance learning, and serves a diverse student population across its multiple campuses in Troy and Malta, NY. With a large alumni base and nearly 1,000 employees, HVCC is a significant contributor to the educational and economic development of the Capital Region.

Requirements

Graduation from High School or possession of an equivalency diploma and two years of full time paid experience working in a particular kind of scientific or technical laboratory or performing skilled services in the particular technical occupation or trade associated with the specific title.
OR graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with an Associate’s Degree in the scientific or technical field indicated in the title.
OR an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Must be either a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident of the United States.
Candidates must have been legal residents of New York State for at least FOUR months immediately preceding the date of the test.

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

Constructs, assembles, and maintains HRS (HVAC) laboratory equipment.
Orders, maintains, and controls inventory of laboratory supplies to include refrigerants, equipment, supplies, and tools.
Issues lab equipment and supplies to students and assists in student services performed by the Applied Technologies Department.
Maintains the cleanliness of laboratories, storage areas, and equipment.
Prepares and maintains a variety of related records and reports to include the Applied Technologies Department’s inventory of equipment and furnishings.
Performs preventive maintenance and minor repairs to laboratory equipment.
Performs related tasks as required.
Works with Lab Assistant colleagues in the Applied Technologies Department to ensure all programs are supplied and maintained.