HVAC/Refrigeration Mechanic

Syracuse University; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Syracuse University in Syracuse, NY is seeking an HVAC technician to install, maintain and repair a wide range of HVAC equipment, including refrigeration and commercial kitchen systems.

Ideal candidates will have 1-2 years of practical trades training or equivalent experience, refrigerant recovery certification, and must bring their own hand tools along with a valid driver’s license permitting both manual and automatic transmission driving.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of HVAC operation and repair equivalent to 1-2 years practical trades training or previous work experience is required.
• Must be certified to recover and purchase refrigerants.
• At least 2 years additional practical experience is required.
• Must provide own hand tools.
• A valid driver’s license is required; ability to drive both a manual and automatic transmission vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Trouble shoot, diagnose and repair/replace pneumatic, electric and air conditioning, refrigeration and ventilating equipment.
• Remove, repair and install compressors, blowers, burners, motors, fans and drive equipment, belts, bearing, etc.
• Oil and grease motors and associated compressor equipment.
• May be required to perform duties of Steamfitter.

Job description

Job Description

Exercise judgment to plan and perform a sequence of operations in the installation, maintenance and repair of a wide variety of HVAC equipment, including refrigeration equipment and commercial kitchen equipment.

Job Description

Exercise judgment to plan and perform a sequence of operations in the installation, maintenance and repair of a wide variety of HVAC equipment, including refrigeration equipment and commercial kitchen equipment.

Education and Experience

An advanced knowledge of the operation and repair of HVAC systems equivalent to 1-2 years practical trades training or previous work experience is required.

Must be certified to recover and purchase refrigerants.

At Least 2 Years Additional Practical Experience Is Required.

Must provide own hand tools.

A valid driver’s license is required; ability to drive both a manual and automatic transmission vehicles.

Skills and Knowledge

An advanced knowledge of the operation and repair of HVAC systems equivalent to 1-2 years practical trades training or previous work experience is required. Must be certified to recover and purchase refrigerants. At least 2 years additional practical experience is required. Must provide own hand tools. A valid driver’s license is required; ability to drive both a manual and automatic transmission vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Trouble shoot, diagnose and repair/replace pneumatic, electric and air conditioning, refrigeration and ventilating equipment.
• Remove, repair and install compressors, blowers, burners, motors, fans and drive equipment, belts, bearing, etc.
• Oil and grease motors and associated compressor equipment.
• May be required to perform duties of Steamfitter.

Physical Requirements

Repetitive standing,bending, stooping, crawling, walking, daily lifting of items that weigh up to 50 pounds, pushing, and pulling.

Tools/Equipment

Operate test equipment including volt OHM meter, amprobe, recovery equipment and refrigeration gages.

Use a variety of electrical and hand tools including electrical pliers, screwdrivers, crescent wrenches, tube cutters, etc.

About Syracuse University

Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and nearly 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience. The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors and 100 minors offered through 13 schools and colleges; nearly 15,000 undergraduates and 5,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit www.syracuse.edu.

About The Syracuse Area

Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal.

EEO Statement

Syracuse University is an equal-opportunity institution. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law to the extent prohibited by law. This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in University programs, services, and activities.

Commitment to Supporting and Hiring Veterans

Syracuse University has a long history of engaging veterans and the military-connected community through its educational programs, community outreach, and employment programs. After World War II, Syracuse University welcomed more than 10,000 returning veterans to our campus, and those veterans literally transformed Syracuse University into the national research institution it is today. The University’s contemporary commitment to veterans builds on this historical legacy, and extends to both class-leading initiatives focused on making an SU degree accessible and affordable to the post-9/11 generation of veterans, and also programs designed to position Syracuse University as the employer of choice for military veterans, members of the Guard and Reserve, and military family members.

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Syracuse University fosters a welcoming learning environment where students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all aspects of campus life reflect a broad range of perspectives and experiences. The University community values the many similarities and differences among individuals and groups. At Syracuse, we are committed to preparing students to engage with and appreciate the richness of backgrounds, beliefs, and experiences that shape our society. To achieve this, we strive to cultivate a community that respects and encourages open dialogue, understanding, and mutual respect.