HVAC Technician (Nights)

Initial Therapeutics, Inc.; City of Rensselaer (NY); On-site; USD 34,109 - 72,847; Full time

Job summary

Initial Therapeutics, Inc. is seeking an HVAC Technician to join their Facilities Maintenance team in Rensselaer, NY. In this role, you will be responsible for the maintenance of HVAC systems, including coolers, chillers, and air handling units. You will also conduct preventive maintenance and ensure compliance with safety standards.

Candidates should have an AAS degree in a relevant field and varying levels of experience depending on the technician level (II, III, or IV). Salary ranges from $24.76 to $52.88 per hour based on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years experience for HVAC Technician II position.
• Minimum 5+ years experience for HVAC Technician III position.
• Minimum 8+ years experience for HVAC Technician IV position.
• EPA certification for refrigeration gases is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain coolers and freezers including Ultra Low Temperature Freezers.
• Operate centrifugal and reciprocating refrigeration chillers.
• Perform preventive maintenance on industrial air handling systems.
• Conduct daily rounds on all HVAC equipment.
• Coordinate with outside contractors for maintenance.

Skills

AC systems

Heating systems

Chilled water systems

Building automation controls

Industrial HVAC systems

Maintenance practices

Education

AAS in HVAC or related field

Job description

Overview

Build our future together: At Regeneron, we use science and innovation to develop life‑changing medicines for people with serious diseases. We are seeking an HVAC Technician to join our Facilities Maintenance team. In this role, you will be responsible for start‑up, normal operation, monitoring and shutdown of HVAC and equipment. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a fast‑growing, science‑driven organization making a meaningful difference to patients worldwide.

When & Where

• Working hours: Wednesday‑Saturday 2:00 pm‑12:30 am
• Training hours: Monday‑Friday 8:00 am‑4:30 pm
• Rensselaer, NY

Discover Your Role

• Maintenance of coolers and freezers, including Ultra Low Temperature Freezers.
• Operation of centrifugal and reciprocating refrigeration chillers.
• Maintenance of chilled water systems, including distribution and condenser pumps and air compressors.
• Participate in rotational on‑call for site emergency work.
• Preventive maintenance and repair of industrial air handling systems.
• Operation of facility‑wide BAS system.
• Conduct daily rounds on all HVAC equipment.
• Communicate and coordinate with each department and within Facilities Management when planned and unplanned work events occur.
• Coordinate with outside contractors/vendors to perform scheduled and/or non‑scheduled preventive maintenance or general work.

Required Qualifications

• AAS and the following minimum experience in AC, heating, chilled water systems, building automation controls, and maintenance for each level:
• HVAC Technician II: AAS with 2+ years or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• HVAC Technician III: AAS with 5+ years or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• HVAC Technician IV: AAS with 8+ years or equivalent combination of education.
• Solid understanding of industrial HVAC systems including maintenance of industrial air handler units.
• EPA certified for refrigeration gases.
• Able to become fully gown qualified to work in production areas.
• Ensuring safe and efficient hands‑on maintenance of all plant manufacturing equipment and related support equipment with strict adherence to SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures, cGMPs, GDPs) and quality standards.
• Electronic, PLC, mechanical and building automation systems experience in the pharmaceutical industry is preferred.

Level will be determined based on qualifications relevant to the role.

Salary Range (hourly) $24.76 - $52.88

Equal Opportunity Employer

Regeneron is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief (or lack thereof), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, civil status, pregnancy or parental status, age, disability, nationality, citizenship status, ethnic or national origin, membership of the Traveler community, familial status, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. Where required, we will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with known disabilities or chronic illnesses during the recruitment process, unless such accommodation would impose undue hardship.