Trades Generalist (HVAC)

New York State Thruway Authority; City of Newburgh (NY); On-site; USD 46,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Sick leave incentive

Tuition assistance (90%)

New York State Retirement System

Onsite parking

Job summary

New York State Thruway Authority is seeking skilled HVAC technicians to perform installation, repair, and troubleshooting of commercial HVAC systems. The role requires four years of full-time trades experience or equivalent training, and the candidate must obtain a CDL permit within 90 days with an unrestricted CDL B license by probation end.

Preference for journey-level experience and multi-trade capabilities.

Qualifications

• Four years of full-time experience in a trade under a skilled tradesperson or equivalent training.
• CDL permit within 90 days of appointment and CDL B with no air brake restriction prior to probation completion.
• Preferred experience installing, repairing, and troubleshooting commercial HVAC systems.
• Experience in other trades such as electrical, plumbing, or carpentry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair and troubleshoot HVAC systems.
• Operate tools and equipment safely to complete HVAC tasks.
• Collaborate with team to ensure quality workmanship and on-time completion.

Skills

HVAC experience

Journeyman HVAC

Electrical knowledge

Plumbing knowledge

Education

HVAC apprenticeship training

Job description

Duties Description

Duties include the installation, repair, and troubleshooting of both heating and air conditioning HVAC systems.

Qualifications

Four years of full-time experience in a trade under a skilled tradesperson which would provide training equivalent to that given in a training, apprenticeship, or equivalent program; or an equivalent combination of experience and training gained by completion of technical courses in skilled trades at a school, institute, or branch of the Armed Services. When required to operate motor vehicles, candidates must possess a valid New York State driver's license appropriate for the type of vehicle to be operated.

The chosen candidate must obtain a CDL permit within 90 days of appointment and CDL B license with no air brake restriction prior to completion of probation and continuously maintain license thereafter or face possible disciplinary action up to and including termination.

The preferred candidates will have experience working under a journey-level HVAC tradesman or have apprenticeship training the HVAC trade. Preferred experience includes the installation, repair, and troubleshooting of commercial HVAC systems.

The preferred candidates will also have some experience in other recognized skilled trades such as electrical, plumbing, and carpentry.

Additional Comments

This is a Teamsters position. The NYS Thruway Authority offers an extensive benefits package, including but not limited to paid time off, sick leave incentive, membership to the NYS Retirement System, and 90% tuition assistance.

We offer FREE onsite employee parking.

Additional Pay Information

The salary range for this position includes all applicable annual components of pay which are:

• Base Pay: $29.51 hiring rate up to $31.95 job rate
• Location Pay: $0.85 for Mid-Hudson
• Recruitment & Retention Pay: $3.37

Eligibility For Employment

All potential candidates for this position must be legally eligible to work in the United States at the time of appointment and throughout your employment with the New York State Thruway Authority. If appointed, you will be required to produce documents that verify your identity and authorization to work in the United States, as required by the Federal Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, and the Immigration and Nationality Act.

Please be advised, the New York State Thruway Authority does not use eVerify, and we are unable to provide sponsorship for employment visa statuses (i.e. H-1B, Self-Sponsorship, STEM OPT).

The New York State Thruway Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All individuals including women, people of color, LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

New York State Human Rights Law prohibits discrimination based on age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, familial status, citizen or immigration status, sex, disability, marital status, gender identity or expression, prior arrests, prior conviction records, predisposing genetic characteristics or domestic violence victim status. The Thruway Authority is committed to a workplace free from discrimination based on the referenced characteristics and other federal and state protected characteristics.

The New York State Thruway Authority provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Bureau of Accessibility, Equity, Diversity and Employee Engagement at [e-mail] or call [phone].