HVAC Technician

Riverdale Country School; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shuttle service

Professional development budget

Sabbatical after 10 years

Health, dental, and vision insurance

TIAA retirement plan

Job summary

Riverdale Country School in New York City seeks an HVAC Technician to maintain and support the school's heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and related mechanical systems. The role ensures campus buildings remain safe, comfortable, energy-efficient, and operational for students, faculty, staff, and visitors.

The technician performs preventive and corrective maintenance, responds to service requests, maintains equipment records in the CMMS, and collaborates with Facilities staff and

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of professional experience with commercial HVAC systems.
• EPA 608 Universal Technician Certification required.
• Experience with Mitsubishi VRF, Carrier, and Trane systems preferred.
• Ability to read technical manuals, schematics, and diagrams; proficient with CMMS, Google Workspace, and related workplace technology.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, diagnosis, repair, and replacement of HVAC and related mechanical equipment campus-wide.
• Monitor systems to identify performance concerns and maintain logs and work orders in the CMMS.
• Plan, prioritize, and schedule work to minimize disruption to school activities and maintain inventory.
• Coordinate with Facilities colleagues, contractors, and vendors for specialized service; escalate major repairs as needed.
• Respond to HVAC and Facilities emergencies and work occasional evenings, weekends, or events as required.

Skills

HVAC expertise

CMMS

Schematic reading

EPA 608

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

CMMS

Google Workspace

Job description

Riverdale Country School is a Pre-K through grade 12 independent school in New York City committed to empowering lifelong learners by developing minds, building character, and creating community in order to change our world for the good. Riverdale seeks to reflect that belonging is the foundational core of community building in how we work collaboratively and support the school’s mission and empowers all community members to thrive in mind, character, and community. Riverdale enrolls about 1,300 students who collectively reside in 117 different zip codes.

We seek to employ people who engage in all aspects of work with a student-centered approach, an open mind, passion, and a willingness to support the greater community.

Position Overview

The HVAC Technician is responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and supporting Riverdale Country School’s heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and mechanical systems. This position plays an important role in ensuring that campus buildings remain safe, comfortable, energy-efficient, and operational for students, faculty, staff, and visitors.

The HVAC Technician performs preventive and corrective maintenance on HVAC and related mechanical systems, responds to service requests, maintains equipment records, and helps ensure compliance with applicable safety requirements and codes. The position works collaboratively with the Facilities team and may also assist with general building maintenance and campus operations as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform preventive maintenance, troubleshooting, diagnosis, repair, and replacement of HVAC and related mechanical equipment campus-wide, including controls, pumps, filters, valves, sensors, and motors
• Monitor systems to identify performance concerns before equipment failure; maintain accurate service logs and equipment histories and complete work orders through the School's CMMS.
• Plan, prioritize, and schedule work to minimize disruption to school activities; order necessary parts and maintain inventory.
• Maintain mechanical rooms and work areas in a safe and orderly condition; follow applicable codes, safety requirements, and refrigerant handling procedures.
• Coordinate with Facilities colleagues, contractors, and vendors for specialized service; elevate equipment concerns and major repairs to the appropriate supervisor.
• Respond to HVAC and Facilities emergencies and work occasional evenings, weekends, or events as required.

Qualifications And Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of five years of professional experience with commercial HVAC systems; current EPA Section 608 Universal Technician Certification required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of commercial HVAC, refrigeration, and mechanical systems; experience with Mitsubishi VRF, Carrier, and Trane systems preferred.
• Ability to read technical manuals, schematics, and diagrams; proficiency with CMMS, Google Workspace, and related workplace technology.
• Valid driver's license; strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Dependable, responsive, and safety-conscious, with a commitment to maintaining a welcoming campus environment.

Physical Requirements

Regular standing, walking, bending, reaching, and climbing; ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs., work safely from ladders, and operate hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment. Work occurs both indoors and outdoors, in varying weather conditions, including in mechanical rooms.

Benefits Of Full Time Work At Riverdale Country School

Working at Riverdale Country School is a purposeful and meaningful career choice that comes with many benefits including:

Transportation: Shuttle service is available to/from the 242nd St / Broadway subway station. Limited stops are also available near transit hubs in Manhattan including the Metro North Harlem Station and subway lines – 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, N, Q, R, A, B, C, and D. If there is need in the community, we can also run a shuttle from the Henry Hudson Parkway / 246th St bus stop which connects to the #7, #10, and Express Buses to/from Manhattan.

Professional Development: A generous professional-development budget provides for conferences, skills training, and onsite training in areas such as mindfulness, coaching, and diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.

Grants and Stipends: All employees are eligible for Frankel Fellow grants, known as “passion grants,” which pay for enrichment activities. More than 120 grants have been made to faculty and staff since the program started in 2014. Stipends are available for coaching, affinity group facilitation, advising clubs with significant out-of-school time, and chaperoning trips (including global trips!).

Sabbatical: Full time teaching faculty are eligible for a sabbatical after 10 years of employment.

Health Benefits: Riverdale offers and subsidizes health, dental, and vision insurance. In addition, the school offers a flexible spending account through which employees can use pre-tax dollars to pay for health-related expenses.

Retirement: Employees are eligible to join our Defined Contribution retirement plan through TIAA. The school contributes 7% of an employee's annual salary to their retirement account.

Vacation: Riverdale Country School has a generous time-off policy for staff in addition to vacations afforded by the school calendar.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

The hourly compensation range for this position is based on experience and qualifications.