Review Vacancy
TitleService & Repair Mechanic (HVAC-R)
Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance
Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $46146 to $56324 Annually
"Other" Explanation Thursday thru Monday, Pass Days: Tuesday/Wednesday
Workday
Street Address University at Albany (Office of Facilities Management/Refrigeration Shop)
1400 Washington Avenue
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. 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. * Successful completion of the traineeship and the training program includes a total of 288 hours of trade-specific class room instruction, 45 hours of technical math course work, 45 hours of technical communications course work, and 15 hours of blueprint/schematic reading course work. 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. This position may be filled from a mandatory reemployment list if one is in effect at the time of appointment. Candidates may be expected to be qualified to use negative pressure respirators. Valid New York State driver’s license required.
Duties Description Valid EPA Refrigerant Certification Universal required; Ability to perform journey-level work in the operation, maintenance, repair and installation of refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment; working knowledge of the safe and efficient operation, procedures, materials, tools, properties and qualities of various refrigeration gases and solutions used in the maintenance, repair and installation of refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment; ability to read and interpret technical manuals, specifications, blueprints, schematic drawings, layout and draw rough sketches and diagrams of work to be performed, recognize and rectify mechanical and electrical problems existing in refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment. Candidate must demonstrate a basic knowledge of commercial electrical systems; possess basic knowledge of electrical testing equipment, have a basic understanding of HVAC control systems including DDC building management systems and manufacturer’s electronic chiller control systems; possess a working knowledge of variable volume refrigerant systems and understand the uses of variable frequency drives in motor control applications; ability to train and supervise skilled, semiskilled and relatively unskilled workers, perform medium to heavy physical labor, work with a computerized maintenance management system, work overtime as required for emergencies and campus events; ability to work at heights (with proper training) and wear a negative pressure respirator and pass a fit test; willingness to attend training on new equipment and building systems; valid NYS driver’s license required.
Additional Comments Please MAIL your application to University at Albany, Office of Human Resources Management-UAB 300, 1400 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY, 12222. The application form is available within the posting via the UAlbany Employment Opportunities page: https://www.albany.edu/hr/vacancy.php (select the "Classified Vacancies" link).
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Notes on ApplyingPlease MAIL your application to University at Albany, Office of Human Resources Management-UAB 300, 1400 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY, 12222. The application form is available within the posting via the UAlbany Employment Opportunities page: https://www.albany.edu/hr/vacancy.php (select the "Classified Vacancies" link). Federal law and regulations require notice to all prospective employees regarding crimes that have occurred on campus in the current three year period.
Please refer to the following website for the complete Annual Security Report (“Clery Report”): http://police.albany.edu/ASR.shtml