Mechanic, HVAC

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Job summary

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory is seeking an HVAC Mechanic to support critical research facilities and administrative operations. You will perform routine and corrective maintenance on HVAC systems, pumps, and energy management, ensuring reliable climate control for lab spaces, offices, and residential buildings.

The role emphasizes safety, compliance with regulations, and collaboration with scientists and staff.

Qualifications

• Five years of general mechanics and HVAC/equipment controls maintenance and repair experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent; refrigerant technician license preferred.
• Must have a valid driver's license and be able to read, write and understand English.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine preventative and corrective maintenance on HVAC systems, pumps, and energy management systems.
• Install and test HVAC systems for laboratory, administrative, and residential buildings.
• Maintain air compressors, vacuum pumps, blowers, electromechanical controls, and other mechanical systems.
• Coordinate with other trades and Laboratory staff in daily duties.
• Order supplies from approved vendors and manage materials.
• Troubleshoot maintenance problems as they arise.
• Reclaim, recycle, and add refrigerants in compliance with regulations.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Troubleshooting

Reading blueprints

BMS knowledge

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Worker Type:

Regular

Job Description:

Position Description

Join a mission-driven organization where your expertise directly supports critical research, facilities, administrative operations. We're seeking an HVAC Mechanic who takes pride in high-quality work, values a strong team environment, and is looking for long-term stability with a predictable schedule.

Position Responsibilities:

• Perform routine preventative and corrective maintenance to heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems as well as pumps and energy management systems.
• Install, and test HVAC systems for laboratory, administrative, and residential buildings.
• Perform maintenance on air compressors, vacuum pumps, blowers, electromechanical control systems, and other mechanical systems.
• Interact with other trades, scientific staff, and the Laboratory's administration on the performance of job duties.
• Order necessary supplies and materials from approved vendors.
• Troubleshoot maintenance problems.
• Reclaim, recycle, and add CFC and HCFC refrigerants to air conditioning and refrigeration systems in accordance with regulatory requirements.

Position Requirements:

• Education: High school degree or equivalent required. Refrigerant technician license preferred.
• Experience: Must have five years experience in the areas of general mechanics and HVAC and equipment controls maintenance and repair.
• Other: Must have a valid driver's license and be able to read, writer, and understand English.

Knowledge/Skills:

• Strong computer skills required.
• Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot complex problems in various HVAC/R systems.
• Ability to read blueprints and complex wiring diagrams.
• Knowledge of BMS beyond the graphics level.
• Interact with Laboratory staff in the performance of duties.

Compensation and Benefits:

Our employees are compensated in many ways for their contributions to our mission, including competitive pay, exceptional health benefits, retirement plans, time off, and a range of recognition and wellness programs. Visit our CSHLBenefitssites to learn more. The salary range for this role is $34.54- $37.99. The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., years of relevant experience, education, credentials, and internal equity).

Environment:

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory is a world-renowned biomedical research institution in New York. It has shaped contemporary biomedical research and is the home of eight Nobel Prize laureates. Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory provides a highly dynamic and interactive research environment and also a unique opportunity of timely exposure to advances in various biomedical research fields and of interaction with a broad range of researchers from all over the world through its renowned Meetings and Courses program.We believe that science is for everyone and our researchers have a wide variety of backgrounds.

CSHL is an EO Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. VEVRAA Federal Contractor

For more information about CSHL, please visit us at www.cshl.edu.