Service and Repair Mechanic (HVAC-R)

Stony Brook University•Town of Brookhaven, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Service and Repair Mechanics (HVAC-R) operate, maintain, repair, and install HVAC equipment in a State facility. As specialists, they supervise and train skilled, semiskilled, and unskilled department employees in servicing and repairing HVAC equipment. Equipment may include refrigerants, coolers, HVAC systems such as PTACs, mini-splits, RTUs, and FCUs, humidifiers and dehumidifiers, compressors, ventilators, cooling towers, and related equipment. The role includes operating and maintaining HVAC systems and mechanical equipment, performing HVAC trade electrical troubleshooting and repairs, supervising and planning installation and preventive maintenance work, monitoring and adjusting heating systems, and working in confined spaces and utility tunnels. The mechanic follows safety procedures, work orders, campus vehicle policies, and applicable operating standards. The position may require responding to HVAC emergency calls on or off shift and is designated as essential, requiring attendance during campus closures or emergency limited operations. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. It is an FLSA nonexempt position eligible for overtime. The hiring rate is $52,694 per year, plus location pay of $4,150 per year. A background investigation is required. Candidates must provide relevant experience and training or education information, and proof of qualifications may be requested. The selected candidate must have and maintain an appropriate valid New York State driver's license; out-of-state applicants must provide a valid license and driving abstract within five business days of a conditional offer and obtain a New York State driver's license within 30 days of the official start date. The employer is unable to sponsor work visas.

Requirements

Successful completion of a New York State two-year Service & Repair Mechanic (HVAC-R) traineeship or two-year refrigeration repair and maintenance training program; or an equivalent two-year refrigeration training or apprenticeship program; or four years of full-time mechanical or electrical trades experience under a skilled journey-level mechanic or electrician, including one year of training and work operating and maintaining commercial refrigeration or air-conditioning equipment.
Apprenticeship training in the mechanical or electrical trades, or relevant technical courses completed at a school, institute, or branch of the Armed Services, may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the specified experience.
For the traineeship and training program route: completion includes 288 hours of trade-specific classroom instruction, 45 hours of technical math, 45 hours of technical communications, and 15 hours of blueprint/schematic reading, with coursework completed at an average of C or better; the traineeship also includes 4,000 hours of on-the-job training.
Have and maintain an appropriate valid New York State driver's license and a motor vehicle record free from major violations or a pattern of repeat violations.
Ability to perform physical tasks including bending, lifting, stretching, and climbing.
Ability to work in confined spaces and from a ladder, scaffolding, or man lift more than ten feet above ground.
Successfully clear a background investigation.
Provide relevant work experience and training or education information with the application and verifiable proof of stated credentials when requested.
Ability to perform the position's physical and supervisory duties and responsibilities satisfactorily.

Responsibilities

Operate, maintain, repair, and install HVAC systems and related mechanical equipment, including pumps, fans, pneumatic controls, hydronic heat exchangers, building management systems, compressors, boilers, chillers, and steam generators.
Perform HVAC trade electrical troubleshooting and repairs; follow wiring diagrams as needed.
Maintain equipment logs and clean mechanical rooms.
Operate HVAC heating and cooling systems in compliance with applicable standards and guidelines, and monitor and adjust heating systems accordingly.
Supervise, prioritize, plan, and lay out installation and preventive maintenance work for mechanical equipment.
Conduct repairs on equipment such as pump bearings and hand valves, and test and treat open- and closed-loop chemical treatment systems.
Enter confined spaces, including manholes and air handlers, and work for extended periods in utility tunnels.
Implement and enforce safety procedures and standards, use power tools carefully, maintain clean and safe work areas, and follow Lock Out/Tag Out procedures and campus PPE requirements.
Operate assigned vehicles safely and follow campus motor vehicle rules, regulations, and parking policies; promptly report accidents, safety problems, or service needs.
Follow work-order tasks and complete work orders daily, including recording time and materials used.
Follow directions from senior personnel and work with peers and subordinates; instruct Maintenance Assistants or helpers on routine jobs and equipment inspections.
Respond to HVAC emergency calls on and off shift.
Perform other duties as assigned, consistent with rank and department mission.