Service & Repair Mechanic Hvac-R (2 Positions) - Suny Cobleskill

Job Description:

Service & Repair Mechanics (HVAC-R) are responsible for the operation, maintenance, repair and installation of heating, refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment in a State facility. Incumbents, as specialists, are responsible for supervising and training other members of the operation and maintenance staff including skilled, semiskilled and unskilled workers, in servicing and repairing heating, refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment.

The types of equipment Service & Repair Mechanics (HVAC-R) work with include freon, carbon dioxide, all types of coolers, refrigerators and freezers, air-conditioning units and systems, humidifiers, compressors, ventilators, cooling towers, and repair of mechanical and electrical equipment providing heat, hot water, ventilation, air-conditioning, and electrical distribution, possibly under direction of Plant Utilities Engineers in various State agencies.

Performs required periodic maintenance and emergency repairs on heating, refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment.

Inspects, tests, diagnoses trouble and dismantles malfunctioning systems and components.

Overhauls compressors, pumps and electric motors, replacing parts as necessary.

Overhauls and replaces control devices, calibrating and recalibrating them as necessary.

Rewires electrical systems of components as necessary.

Performs seasonal start-up and shut-down operations on air-conditioning and heating equipment and systems to ensure efficient operation and to prevent freeze-ups.

Reads and records gas, steam, water, and electrical meter readings.

Fills out plant logs, incident and Quality Assurance Reports.

Conducts boiler, HVAC, and water systems testing, analyzes results, and adds chemicals to maintain proper system functions.

Maintains steam traps.

As assigned, during night shifts, weekends or on holidays, responds to calls concerning mechanical, electrical, or plumbing breakdowns outside of the plant, troubleshoots the problem, and makes necessary repairs or advises the appropriate authority regarding the problem.

Locates and seals leaks in both gas and brine units, removes air from lines and replaces with proper refrigerant. Installs new equipment both as replacement units and new installations.

Studies blueprints and schematic drawings to identify the location, size and type of components.

As necessary assembles components of system for installation following written and schematic instructions.

Mounts compressors, condensers and other components in specified locations.

Cuts, threads and connects tubing to inlets and outlets of components.

Installs control mechanisms with wrenches and acetylene torches.

Tests lines, connections and components for leaks with leak detector which indicates the presence of refrigerant.

May install electric wiring to connect components to power source.

Records temperature and pressure readings from gauges and temperature potentiometer and compares readings with manufacturer's specifications.

Adjusts controls to bring readings within specifications as required. As assigned, supervises and trains Service & Repair Assistants (HVAC-R), Plant Utilities Assistants, and other trades positions in the repair and maintenance of refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment.

Assigns work to staff providing oral and written instructions and diagrams as necessary.

Observes and inspects work in progress and at its completion to insure work is properly done.

Performs journey level work as required. As required, operates a motor vehicle to transport material, equipment and personnel to job sites around a State facility.

Independence of Operation

Service & Repair Mechanics (HVAC-R) report to such positions as Plant Utilities Engineers, Trades Supervisors (Electrician), or Maintenance Supervisors. The supervisors may prescribe work priorities, furnish materials, given the nature and extent of work and provide plans, diagrams and specifications. In some cases, these activities are performed by the Service & Repair Mechanic (HVAC-R). Service & Repair Mechanics' (HVAC-R) work is periodically inspected by the supervisor but a Service & Repair Mechanic (HVAC-R) works with the considerable independence that is typical of journey level trades positions.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications

• Successful completion of a NYS two-year Service & Repair Mechanic (HVAC-R) Traineeship, OR

• NYS two-year refrigeration repair and maintenance training program, OR

• Successful completion of any equivalent refrigeration two-year training or apprenticeship program; *

• OR Four (4) years of full-time experience in the mechanical or electrical trades under a skilled journey-level mechanic or electrician which would provide training equivalent to that given in an apprenticeship program, one (1) year of which must include both training and work in the operation and maintenance of commercial type refrigeration or air-conditioning equipment.

• Possess a valid NYS Drivers' License

• Apprenticeship training in the mechanical or electrical trades or 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.

Additional Information:

• This is an SG-12 position, with a range of $47,530 - $58,016.

• This is a full-time, permanent, calendar year position.

• This position will be on shift throughout the heating season, and shift scheduling will be determined by staff seniority and preference.

• This position offers full New York State benefits which are some of the most comprehensive in the country.

• SUNY Cobleskill is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community for our students and employees. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final candidates being considered for employment. Any offer of employment is contingent on the successful completion of the background check.

• This position may be designated 55 b/c and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility.

SUNY Cobleskill is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, and ensuring equal educational and employment opportunity and access to services, programs and activities without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction, or any other legally protected status. Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodation during the hiring process should contact the Human Resources Office at (518) 255-5514.

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@oer.ny.gov.

SUNY Cobleskill's Tile IX Coordinator is Amanda Clark, who can be contacted via phone at 518-255-5445, email at clarkar@cobleskill.edu, or mailing address of SUNY Cobleskill, Knapp Hall Room 123, Cobleskill, NY 12043.

Application Instructions:

The application review process will begin immediately and will continue until a suitable candidate is found.

A complete application consists of the following:

1.Letter of application, addressing qualifications, position responsibilities, and college values

2.Current CV or Resume

3.Names, emails and phone numbers of at least three professional references, preferably former supervisors

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