HVAC Controls Mechanic

Columbia University in the City of New York; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 79,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

The HVAC Controls Mechanic role at Columbia University in the City of New York involves performing preventive maintenance, operation, and repair on boiler and refrigeration plant equipment across heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems.

The position requires extensive troubleshooting of pumps, bearings, motors, and control interfaces, with overtime or 24-hour emergency response as needed under the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Regular work schedule applies.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
• Four years trade school required or equivalent in combination of education and experience required.
• Must have a minimum of two years technical training in HVAC field and two years of experience in maintenance and troubleshooting of all control systems.
• A total of six years of experience in HVAC required.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintenance of all types of pumps (centrifugal, rotary, positive displacement, submersible, turbine, and reciprocating).
• Shall be capable of repairing or replacing bearings, bushings, impellers, shafts, couplings, packing, drive belts, and sheaves without direct supervision.
• Shall be able to repair or fabricate parts using standard machine shop tools.
• Shall be able to troubleshoot, service, and perform preventive maintenance on fans and pneumatic/electro pneumatic building systems computer control interfaces.
• In accordance with Collective Bargaining Agreement, may be required to respond to emergencies on a 24 hour basis and work overtime.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Preventive maintenance

Maintenance

Repair skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Trade school

Tools

Machine shop tools

Job description

• Job Type: Support Staff - Union


• Bargaining Unit: TWU - B&G


• Regular/Temporary: Regular


• End Date if Temporary:


• Hours Per Week: 40


• Standard Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8am - 4:30pm


• Building:


• Salary Range: $ 37.92- $ 47.40

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Position Summary

The HVAC Controls Mechanic performs operations as required by job work order and/or blueprint or diagram in preventive maintenance, operation, and repair to various types of boiler and refrigeration plant equipment used in building heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems.

Responsibilities

Must be experienced in repair and maintenance of all types of pumps (centrifugal, rotary, positive displacement, submersible, turbine, and reciprocating), handling water, condensate, and steam.

Shall be capable of repairing or replacing bearings, bushings, impellers, shafts, couplings, packing, drive belts, and sheaves without direct supervision.

Shall be able to repair or fabricate parts using standard machine shop tools.

Shall be able to troubleshoot, service, and perform preventive maintenance on fans, all types of pneumatic and electro pneumatic building systems computer control interfaces.

In accordance with Collective Bargaining Agreement, may be required to respond to emergencies on a 24 hour basis and work overtime.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent required


• Four years trade school required or equivalent in combination of education and experience required

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision

Other Requirements

• Must have a minimum of two years technical training in HVAC field and two years of experience in maintenance and troubleshooting of all control systems. A total of six years of experience in HVAC required

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.