Facility HVAC Technician (Night)

NY CREATES; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 37,195 - 68,880; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, and Dental

Competitive Pay and PTO

Flexible Health Spending Accounts

Employer retirement contribution

Job summary

NY CREATES in Albany, NY is seeking a Facility HVAC Technician to maintain critical systems for cleanroom and office operations. This role requires independent work along with adherence to safety standards.

Candidates need at least 5 years of mechanical work experience, or 8 years HVAC experience. Benefits include competitive pay, medical, dental, and retirement contributions.

This position operates mainly at night with potential for overtime and requires excellent communication skills and technical proficiency.

Qualifications

• 5 years of related mechanical work experience or 8 years of HVAC experience in facility operations.
• Ability to pass a physical exam and fit test for Emergency Response Team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain HVAC and mechanical systems for cleanroom and office operations.
• Perform preventive maintenance and respond to alarms.
• Conduct work independently and adhere to safety protocols.

Skills

EPA Universal Refrigeration Certification

Mechanical systems knowledge

Good communications skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Technical trade degree

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Building Management Systems (Siemens, Honeywell)

PLC's

Job description

About NY Creates:

NY Creates serves as a bridge for advanced electronics, leads projects that advance R&D in emerging technologies, and generates the jobs of tomorrow. NY Creates also runs some of the most advanced facilities in the world, boasts more than 3,000 industry experts and faculty, and manages public and private investments of approximately $25 billion - placing it at the global epicenter of high-tech innovation and commercialization.

Job Description:

Position Summary, Facility HVAC Technician (Night)

As a Facility HVAC Technician, you'll maintain and troubleshoot critical systems supporting cleanroom and office operations. You'll perform preventive maintenance, respond to alarms, and ensure reliable equipment performance while working independently and following safety protocols.

This position will primarily be assigned to the night shift with 12-hour shifts (7:00pm-7:30am). Assigned evenings will be for the N2shift working Wednesday- Fridayand every other Saturday.

Key Responsibilities

• HVAC and Mechanical operations and maintenance of heating, ventilating, air conditioning, exhaust, and mechanical systems supporting cleanroom and office operations.
• Preventive maintenance; lock-out tag-out protocol.
• Inventory and facility operating system document control.
• Monitoring and responding to all facility reporting alarms & controls
• System balancing.
• Operation and maintenance of boilers, chillers, compressors, pumps, air handling units, etc.
• Understanding all related disciplines such as process, waste and water treatment, building automation.
• Attention to customer satisfaction and support.
• Must conduct work in an independent manner.
• There will be opportunities for overtime hours.
• Other reasonable duties assigned.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications, Facility HVAC Technician

• The position requires EPA Universal Refrigeration Certification AND a technical trade degree with 5 years of related mechanical work experience OR a High School Diploma or equivalent with a minimum of 8 years of Mechanical/HVAC experience in a facility operations or construction environment.
• Must have the ability to pass a physical exam and fit test to earn and maintain membership and certification in the Emergency Response Team.
• Must have the ability to provide off-shift coverage.
• Good communications skills and proficient use of Microsoft Office and computer maintenance management programs are also required.

This position is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a background check; this position may require annual background checks.

Preferred Qualifications, Facility HVAC Technician

• Experience with the installation and operation of integrated Building Management Systems (Siemens, Honeywell) and PLC's

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental
• Competitive Pay and PTO
• Flexible Heath Spending and Dependent Care Accounts
• Basic / Optional Life Insurance
• Post-Retirement Health Insurance
• Employer contribution of 7% of earnings to a Basic Retirement plan after meeting one year of service.
• Optional employee contributed retirement account.

Location

257 Fuller Road, Albany, NY 12203

Salary Range

Tech Level 1-3 Years of experience 1 - 8 years = $27.00 - $37.00

Tech Level 3 - 5 Years of experience 6 - 20 years = $36.00 - $50.00

Night Sight receives a shift differential of 15% from 7:00pm-7:30am, must work a minimum of 4 hours to receive shift differential.

Posted salary rates are determined upon experience and education.

Additional Information:

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Employment is with the Research Foundation for SUNY. The Research Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

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