Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Technician HV-CS-9702

Hudson Valley Community College; City of Troy (NY); On-site; USD 47,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Eye Insurance

Tuition Waivers

Job summary

Hudson Valley Community College (HVCC) seeks an HVAC Technician to join the Facilities team. The role reports to the Facilities Maintenance Supervisor and includes supervision of an Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic and other staff, with emphasis on maintenance and repair of HVAC systems. Three full-time, 12-month positions are available at $34.5183 per hour.

Start date December 27, 2026. HVCC offers a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance,

Qualifications

• Graduate from a regionally accredited or NYS-registered 2-year college with an Associate degree in air conditioning or refrigeration technology, or related field; five years of full-time paid experience
• Or completion of a technical school course in air conditioning or refrigeration technology with five years of related experience
• Or equivalent combination of training and experience

Responsibilities

• Directs, supervises and assists Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic;
• Inspects, maintains and repairs refrigeration systems and equipment;
• Cleans, lubricates and services pumps, fans, and refrigeration systems;
• Plans, executes and supervises a preventive maintenance program for HVAC systems;
• Monitors system performance and adjusts controls for efficiency;
• Installs and repairs wiring, switches and controls;
• Keeps logs and prepares operating manuals;
• Prepares specifications for HVAC contractor work

Skills

Supervisory experience

Maintenance and repair

Reading blueprints

Education

Associate degree in air conditioning or refrigeration technology

Technical school course in air conditioning or refrigeration technology

Job description

Founded in 1953, Hudson Valley Community College (HVCC) located in scenic Upstate NY is a multi-campus College with locations in Troy and Malta New York. HVCC offers more than 80 degree and certificate programs in three schools: Business and Liberal Arts; Health Sciences; and Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). Hudson Valley is one of 30 community colleges in the State University of New York (SUNY) system and serves nearly 9,000 students each year. The college is a recognized leader in career and transfer preparation, workforce training initiatives, distance learning and service to a diverse population of students. Hudson Valley has an extension center in Malta, NY known as HVCC North and sponsors the Capital District Educational Opportunity Center in Troy, NY. With more than 80,000 alumni and nearly 1,000 employees, the college is a catalyst for educational opportunity and economic development in the Capital Region of New York State.

Hudson Valley seeks experienced, dynamic, capable, creative and caring individuals who would like to join our team on the Classified Staff and continue to build on decades of successful service to our community.

Department: Facilities

Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Technician

HV-CS-9702

To be considered an applicant for this position you must meet the minimum qualifications as stated in this announcement. Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restrictions. Applicants will need to complete a background check as well as a professional reference check. Pass a physical and back x-ray prior to assignment.

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS:

Candidates must have been legal residents of New York State for at least FOUR months immediately preceding the date of the test. Pursuant to subdivision 4a of Sec. 23 of the Civil Service Law, 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.

This is a provisional appointment. Selected candidate will need to sit, pass and be eligible on the next available Rensselaer County Civil Service Exam for HVAC Technician to be considered for permanent appointment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered 2 year college with an Associate degree in air conditioning or refrigeration technology, or related field and five (5) years of full-time paid experience in the repair and maintenance of air conditioning and refrigeration equipment, at least one (1) year of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity; (Or) Completion of a technical school course in air conditioning or refrigeration technology or related field and five (5) years of full-time paid experience in repair and maintenance of air conditioning, ventilation and refrigeration systems, at least one (1) year of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity; (Or) An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits of (a) and (b) above.

Duties and/or Essential Responsibilities:

The HVAC Technician will report to the Facilities Maintenance Supervisor. The HVAC Technician position involves responsibility for the performance and supervision of skilled maintenance and repair activities with a variety of components of air conditioning, and refrigeration system and apparatus. This position is distinguished from other maintenance and repair positions by the specialized nature of the work and supervisory duties. The work is performed under the general supervision of the Energy Systems Manager with leeway allowed for exercise of independent judgment in carrying out technical details of the work. Supervision of an Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic, and other assigned maintenance employees is normally a responsibility of this employee.

• Directs, supervises and assists Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Mechanic;
• Inspects, maintains and repairs refrigeration systems and equipment;
• Cleans, lubricates and otherwise services pumps, compressors, ventilation and refrigeration systems;
• Plans, executes, and supervises a preventive maintenance program for ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems;
• Inspects machinery and equipment replacing worn or broken parts;
• Monitors HVAC system performance and adjusts thermostats and control systems to ensure maximum system efficiency;
• Installs and repairs wiring, switches and controls;
• Plans estimates and requisitions materials needed for maintenance and repairs;
• Prepares specifications for HVAC system contractor work;
• Keeps logs of inspections and repairs, prepares and revises operating manuals;
• Performs a variety of related activities.

There are three (3) full-time 12-month, 40-hour work week position with an hourly rate of $34.5183. Start date December 27, 2026.

• Hudson Valley offers a full benefit package including Health Insurance, Dental and Eye Insurance, Retirement, employee and employee’s spouse and children free tuition waivers.
• HVCC also has a generous leave policy.
• If you’re employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, you might be eligible for the PSLF Program.
• The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on your Direct Loans.

Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Bi-lingual applicants strongly encouraged to apply.

Hudson Valley Community College is an Affintive Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.