Campus HVAC & Mechanical Maintenance Tech I

Columbia University in the City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia University in the City of New York seeks a Service Mechanic for the Manhattanville Campus. You will maintain, repair, and monitor HVAC and refrigeration systems, and assist with mechanical equipment across the DES and campus operations. The role emphasizes safety, cost efficiency, and reliability.

Independent work with limited supervision, plus collaboration with licensed personnel, is expected. Strong troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and CMMS tracking are essential for success.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or GED required.
• Two years of Maintenance Worker – Level 2 or equivalent HVAC/refrigeration experience.
• Active safety certifications and ability to read schematics are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Respond to calls related to Plant, HVAC, refrigeration, and mechanical issues.
• Maintain, repair and operate system equipment and monitor via CMMS.
• Perform preventive maintenance on HVAC, refrigeration, steam and related systems.
• Troubleshoot and repair dampers, valves, pumps, and motors.
• Provide on‑the‑job training and guidance to junior staff.

Skills

HVAC systems

Refrigeration

Mechanical repair

Troubleshooting

BMS interpretation

Safety practices

Teamwork

Education

HS diploma or GED

Tools

CMMS

Building Management System (BMS)

HVAC diagnostic tools

Job description

Columbia University in the City of New York seeks a Service Mechanic for the Manhattanville Campus. You will maintain, repair, and monitor HVAC and refrigeration systems, and assist with mechanical equipment across the DES and campus operations. The role emphasizes safety, cost efficiency, and reliability.

Independent work with limited supervision, plus collaboration with licensed personnel, is expected. Strong troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and CMMS tracking are essential for success.