Licensed Operations Mechanic (Refrigeration Chillers)

Albert Einstein College of Medicine; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York seeks a Licensed Operations Mechanic to stand watch and operate building central systems, including boilers, chillers, pumps, and controls. Under minimal supervision, you will start up, monitor, and maintain equipment across campus.

You will isolate systems for repairs, perform maintenance in mechanical rooms, log readings, respond to emergencies, and ensure safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• Must possess the strength and dexterity needed to perform the job.
• Must adhere to safety rules and regulations.
• Must communicate effectively with building occupants.

Responsibilities

• Stand competent watches; i.e. inside, outside and boiler plant.
• Start up, operate and maintain central building systems and related equipment (boilers, chillers, pumps, VFDs, etc.).
• Isolate systems for repair and replace components (filters, strainers, valves, floats, lube oil); clean cooling towers and fan coils.
• Isolate electrical systems, check fuses and control circuits.
• Troubleshoot issues and complete work orders.
• Perform upkeep of mechanical rooms as needed.
• Monitor, operate and adjust building management and alarm systems.
• Test and treat boiler chemicals for high/low pressure boilers.
• Take air flow readings and air change calculations.
• Respond to emergency situations on site.
• Record meter readings and complete required log books.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Physical strength & dexterity

Effective communication

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma

NYC Refrigeration License (RMO-Q-99)

Job description

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

• Stand competent watches; i.e. inside, outside and boiler plant;


• Under a minimum of supervision, must be able to start up, stop, operate and maintain all buildings’ central operating systems and related equipment which include but are not limited to absorbers chillers, pumps, motors, VFDs, compressors, Hot water heat exchangers, low pressure boilers, and centrifugal chillers;


• Isolate systems for repair, replace components i.e. filters, strainers, valves, floats, lube oil and clean cooling towers and fan coils;


• Isolate electrical systems, check fuses, resistance and the continuity of related control circuits and power equipment;


• Troubleshooting issues and completing work orders as assigned


• Perform upkeep of mechanical rooms as needed


• Monitor, operate and adjust computerized building management and alarm systems;


• Test and treat boiler chemicals for main high pressure boilers and low pressure boilers;


• Take air flow readings and air change calculations;


• Respond to emergency situations when on site;


• Take and record meter readings;


• Complete required log books;


• Perform other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School Diploma and 6 years of related mechanical experience;


• NYC Refrigeration License (RMO-Q-99) required.

Skills and Competencies:

• Must possess the strength and dexterity needed to perform the job and the physical ability to move equipment as necessary;


• Must adhere to operational safety rules and regulations as deemed by the College;


• Must be able to follow directives and possess good communication skills and ability to interact with building/office occupants effectively;


• Speaks to clients and colleagues in a respectful and thoughtful manner;


• Collaborates with others to promote university services and resources to meet the needs of the students, employees, and the community;


• Conducts activities in a trustworthy and dependable manner;


• Sets high personal performance standards for quality and evaluates service against those standards;


• Effectively structures actions to achieve objectives.

Salary Verbiage

In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the hourly rates for this are listed below. This rate is based on the 1199 bargaining unit contract.

Hiring Rate

$39.94

Post Probationary Rate

$40.47

Job Rate

$42.16

Hiring Rate based on 35 hours/week

$43.66

Post Probationary Rate based on 35 hours/week

$44.23

Job Rate based on 35 hours/week

$46.07

Minimum Salary Range

USD $39.94/Yr.

Maximum Salary Range

USD $39.94/Yr.

ABOUT US

The Licensed Operations Mechanic, VIIB performs a variety of tasks to support the operational performance of building equipment throughout the campus