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Full Time
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Troy, NY
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3/27/24

 

HVAC/r Technician & Building Maintenance

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Job Summary
The HVAC/r & Building Maintenance Technician will perform diversified tasks for general building maintenance including carpentry, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, and painting. HVAC-r responsibilities include repair, maintenance and installation of refrigeration, air conditioning, chilled water, compressed air, heating and ventilation systems and connected controls. Participates in on-call rotation in conformity with standard operating procedures.

Minimum Qualifications
   » H.S. Diploma or equivalent
   » Minimum of three (3) years of related and progressively more responsible practice in HVAC/r or Associate Degree from an HVAC/r related curriculum. 
   » EPA Refrigeration Certification to handle EPA Type 1 and 2 or Universal refrigerant within 120 days of hire
   » Valid US driver's license
   » Must have the capability to be medically qualified for respirator use.
significant combinations of education, training and practice may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications
   » HVAC and control system installation and maintenance practice
   » practice with building management systems
   » NYS Certified Pesticide Applicator Class 7G 
   » Associate Degree from an HVAC/r related curriculum. 

Minimum expertise, expertise, and Abilities
   » Demonstrated fundamental expertise of basic refrigeration systems
   » expertise of basic construction trades including carpentry, plumbing, electrical, and metal work
   » capability to troubleshoot, repair, and tune small boilers, furnaces, heat pumps
   » capability to identify and resolve problems in field
   » Demonstrated capability to evaluate and diagnose basic electrical circuits
   » capability to read and interpret blue prints, pneumatic prints, digital flow charts, schematic drawings and control diagrams
   » capability to utilize electrical, pneumatic and digital control systems and applications
   » capability to use networked building management systems
   » capability to operate and make basic adjustments to reciprocating and centrifugal chillers
   »  capability to maintain control air compressors
   »  capability to use hand tools and power tools
   » capability to work on ladders, scaffolding, and lifts
   » Excellent customer relation expertise
   » capability to work independently and as a team member
   » capability to operate a computer using standard office software and industry specific software

Preferred expertise, Skill, and Abilities
   » capability to utilize electrical, pneumatic and digital control systems and applications

Shift
Business Hours with weekends or evenings occasionally required

TravelLocal travel between campus locations only

Driving
Driving a personal vehicle for non-passenger use

Starting income/Rate
Expected hiring range :   $24.50 - $27.00
Pay transparency disclosure:   The selected candidate's income will be determined located on factors that include the available budget, internal equity, and the final candidate's qualifications, practice, education and other job-related credentials. This hiring range is provided as Rensselaer's good faith estimate of the expected hiring range at the time of posting.  

Application instructions
Follow the on-screen prompts to create a brief online profile. Please be ready to upload your resume and cover letter.
If you need assistance with the online application process, Contact Us by Email address: careers@rpi.edu
Job Posted Date
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
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Total Compensation and Benefits Information
Rensselaer's Total Compensation Program is designed to provide reliable pay growth, a comprehensive and affordable benefits package, and a comprehensive and affordable retiree medical and prescription plan. Rensselaer is recognized locally and nationally for the depth and breadth of its compensation and benefits program. Our goal is to provide you and your family with a comprehensive health and welfare program as an umbrella of financial security and protection during your employment. For more information, please visit .

 
 
 

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Job Location: Troy, NY, Other
Address: Troy, NY
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Post Date: 04/21/2024 / Viewed 171 times
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