HVAC Technician (Nights)

Regeneron; City of Rensselaer (NY); On-site; USD 34,109 - 72,847; Full time

Job summary

Regeneron is seeking a skilled HVAC Technician to join our Facilities Maintenance team in Rensselaer, NY. This role involves maintaining and repairing industrial HVAC systems, ensuring safe operations throughout the facility. Candidates must possess an AAS degree and relevant experience in HVAC systems.

The position offers competitive wages ranging from $24.76 to $52.88 per hour, with working hours from Wednesday to Saturday. Be part of an organization making a meaningful difference to patients worldwide.

Qualifications

• AAS required, along with experience in HVAC systems, building automation, and maintenance.
• EPA certification for refrigerants.
• Ability to perform preventive maintenance on industrial HVAC systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair HVAC equipment including chillers and air handling systems.
• Conduct daily inspections of HVAC systems.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance with vendors.

Skills

HVAC systems maintenance

Building automation controls

Refrigeration systems

Problem-solving

Education

AAS degree

Tools

BAS system

HVAC diagnostic tools

Job description

Position Overview

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.

Location and Hours

Working hours: Wednesday‑Saturday 2:00 pm‑12:30 am

Training hours: Monday‑Friday 8:00 am‑4:30 pm

Location: Rensselaer, NY

Responsibilities

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

Requirements

• AAS and the following minimum experience in AC, heating, chilled‑water systems, building automation controls, and maintenance (level depends on experience):
• HVAC Technician II: AAS with 2+ years or equivalent.
• HVAC Technician III: AAS with 5+ years or equivalent.
• HVAC Technician IV: AAS with 8+ years or equivalent.
• Solid understanding of industrial HVAC systems, including maintenance of industrial air handler units.
• EPA certification 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, cGMPs, GDPs, and quality standards.
• Experience with electronic, PLC, mechanical and building automation systems in the pharmaceutical industry is preferred.

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, 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.