Refrigeration Engineer

New York University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

New York University is seeking a skilled HVAC technician to perform hands-on maintenance of HVAC systems and related auxiliary equipment. The position follows the Friday to Tuesday night shift, 11:00 PM to 7:30 AM, with start on Friday.

Qualifications include a high school diploma, 3+ years of mechanical maintenance experience with absorption/freon A/C equipment and steam/heating systems, and NYU's licensing and EPA-CFC certification.

Qualifications

• Required Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred Education: Associate's Degree Some college education in engineering and/or a completion certificate from a recognized trade school; familiarity with PC.
• Required Experience: 3+ years mechanical maintenance experience with absorption/freon A/C equipment and steam/related heating systems.
• Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities: Mechanical, electrical, plumbing systems knowledge; read blueprints and diagrams; safety and CFC regulation knowledge; NYU license and EPA-CFC Universal certification.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Plumbing systems

Refrigeration cycle

Blueprints/Schematics

Safety standards

CFC regulations

Brazing/Soldering

Insulation

Measuring

Carpentry

Sheet metal

Communication skills

Reading instructions

NYC Refrigeration Engineer's license

EPA-CFC Universal certification

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate's Degree or trade certificate

Some college education in engineering

Job description

Position Summary

SHIFT: Frieday - Tuesday 11:00PM - 7:30AM (Shift starts on Friday at 11:00PM)

Primarily responsible for hands‑on maintenance of HVAC systems and related auxiliary equipment.

Qualifications

Required Education:High School Diploma or equivalentPreferred Education:Associate's Degree Some college education in engineering and/or a completion certificate from a recognized trade school; familiarity with PC.Required Experience:3+ years mechanical maintenance experience with absorption/freon A/C equipment and stream/related heating systems.Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:Strong knowledge/skills in mechanical systems; intermediate knowledge/skills in electrical and plumbing systems; working knowledge/skills of refrigeration cycle, common parts, pneumatic/electric/electronic control systems; basic knowledge/skills in brazing, soldering, insulation, measuring, carpentry and sheet metal; basic knowledge of safety standards/regulation, current CFC regulation, physics and math; ability to read blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams and nameplates; good communication skills; ability to follow written and verbal instructions; New York City Refrigeration Engineer's license and EPA-CFC Universal certification.Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:Knowledge of University and department policies, processes, and quality standards

Additional Information

In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the hourly rate for this position is USD $54.796. This rate is based on bargaining unit contracts. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, clinical compensation, or other items. NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/nyugreen.NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status or any other legally protected basis.