Service & Repair Mechanic (HVAC-R)

IMDiversity; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 45,382 - 55,467; Full time

Job summary

University at Buffalo is seeking a Service & Repair Mechanic (HVAC-R) to respond to daily field service requests and perform preventative maintenance across campus.

The role focuses on building automation controllers, air handlers, VAV boxes, and other HVAC systems; candidates should have formal refrigeration trades training and several years of hands-on experience. The position offers comprehensive benefits and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Two-year refrigeration mechanic traineeship completed
• Two-year refrigeration repair and maintenance training completed
• Equivalent refrigeration two-year training program completed
• Four years of full-time mechanical/electrical trades experience with 1 year in commercial refrigeration or A/C
• Training credits substituted year-for-year
• Traineeship includes 288 hours classroom, 45 hours math, 45 hours communications, 15 hours blueprint reading with grade C or better; 4,000 hours on-the-job training

Responsibilities

• Respond to daily service requests and preventive maintenance
• Troubleshoot, install, repair, and maintain HVAC-R equipment
• Diagnose and overhaul coolers, refrigerators, freezers, and air-conditioning units
• Service BAS and electrical/mechanical equipment; document work using computers

Skills

HVAC-R knowledge

Troubleshooting

Field service

IT aptitude

Education

NYS Refrigeration Traineeship

Refrigeration repair training

Commercial refrigeration training

Trade apprenticeship program

On-the-job training (4,000 hours)

Tools

BAS experience

Job description

Service & Repair Mechanic (HVAC-R)

Position Information

Position Title: Service & Repair Mechanic (HVAC-R)

Department: HVAC

Posting Link: https://apptrkr.com/7287024

Job Type: Full‑Time

Posting Detail Information

Position Summary

In this position the candidate should expect to spend the majority of their time in the field responding to daily HVAC‑R service requests (work orders) and scheduled preventative maintenance in support of the University’s HVAC and energy management equipment. This equipment consists of building automation direct‑digital controllers, air handlers, VAV boxes, fin‑radiation, fan coils, exhaust fans, heat pumps, humidifiers, heat‑recovery units, and other heating, cooling and ventilation systems on campus.

Key Responsibilities

• Respond to daily service requests (work orders) and scheduled preventative maintenance
• Perform a variety of troubleshooting, installation, repair, and maintenance tasks
• Diagnose, troubleshoot and overhaul all types of coolers, refrigerators, freezers, air‑conditioning units and systems
• Humidifiers, compressors, ventilators, cooling towers, and other similar and related equipment

Diagnose, troubleshoot and service the HVAC building automation systems (BAS) and electrical/mechanical equipment of all types found on campus. These are mechanical, electrical and computerized equipment used to perform HVAC energy management and climate control.

Use computer to document service work performed and operate computers used in the field of direct digital controls (D.D.C.). Perform the removal or installation of electrical/mechanical HVAC building control equipment and systems. Involved in all facets of small mechanical HVAC equipment and building control system (BCS) projects.

Provide a high level of customer service, perform emergency service promptly when notified, read and understand prints and schematics, and work with and direct outside contractors when necessary. In some cases the Trade Generalist will be responsible for directing a Maintenance Assistant who will assist in the field tasks.

Outstanding Benefits Package

Working at UB comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal and academic pursuit – all in an effort to support your work‑life effectiveness. We support your growth and development through our career coaching and training department and we qualify as a public service loan forgiveness organization. Learn more about the great benefits the University at Buffalo has to offer.

About The University at Buffalo

The University at Buffalo (UB) is one of America’s leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and our impact. UB is a premier, research‑intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activity and people positively impact the world.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States by their start date. The University at Buffalo does not guarantee that it will sponsor, support, or otherwise assist with obtaining work authorization.

University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Successful completion of a NYS two‑year Refrigeration Mechanic Traineeship
• Successful completion of a NYS two‑year refrigeration repair and maintenance training program
• Successful completion of any equivalent refrigeration two‑year training or apprenticeship program
• Successful completion of four years of full‑time experience in the mechanical or electrical trades under a skilled journey‑level mechanic or electrician, with one year of training and work in the operation and maintenance of commercial refrigeration or air‑conditioning equipment
• Training gained by completion of technical courses in the mechanical or electrical trades at a school, institute, or branch of the Armed Services may be substituted on a year‑for‑year basis
• Successful completion of the traineeship and training program includes a total of 288 hours of trade‑specific classroom instruction, 45 hours of technical math coursework, 45 hours of technical communications coursework, and 15 hours of blueprint/schematic reading coursework. Course work must be completed with an average of C or better. Additionally, successful completion of the traineeship also includes 4,000 hours of on‑the‑job training

Preferred Qualifications

• HVAC‑R training certification
• Refrigeration handling certification
• Strong information technology aptitude
• Four years of building automation systems (BAS) field experience
• Certifications from Siemens or Andover Controls BAS training schools

Physical Demands

Bending, twisting, ability to lift 50 pounds, climb ladders, access equipment located on mezzanines, catwalks, basements and crawlspaces. Ability to work off ladders, scaffolding, in confined spaces and/or where air monitoring may be required. Work in loud/noisy dusty/dirty environments. Work with or around high‑pressure steam, high‑voltage electrical systems and rotating equipment.

Salary Range

$50,425