Review Vacancy
TitleService and Repair Assistant (HVAC-R)
Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance
Bargaining UnitCSEA Local 658 (NYS Teachers’ Retirement System)
Salary RangeFrom $40193 to $40193 Annually
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Minimum Qualifications Non-competitive: two years of experience in heating, plumbing, steam-fitting, electrical, air-conditioning or refrigeration work, under the supervision of a journey level tradesperson, or completion of a two-year technical school course in heating, refrigeration or air-conditioning.
Must possess a valid New York State driver's license appropriate for the type of vehicle to be operated.
Duties Description Service & Repair Assistant (HVAC-R) performs routine inspections and servicing of several types of heating, refrigeration, and air-conditioning equipment in a state facility.
Essential Functions
Performs the more routine and repetitive tasks in the inspection, maintenance and repair of refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment, typically under the supervision of a Refrigeration Mechanic.
Operates and maintains campus utility systems including chillers, cooling towers, HVAC equipment, energy management systems, ice rink, Zamboni machinery and associated equipment.
Performs basic water treatment chemistry for glycol, chilled water, and condenser water systems.
Performs routine maintenance and repair of boilers, heating systems and auxiliary equipment. Work on all chilled water systems and all chillers.
Troubleshoots and repairs pumps, fans and pneumatic/DDC controls.
Locates and seals leaks in gas and brine units, removes air from lines, and replaces with proper refrigerant.
Brazes, solders, and performs other basic water and refrigerant piping repair methods.
Assists with seasonal preventative and predictive maintenance activities to help ensure efficient operation and prevent equipment damage during the winter.
Operating Needs:
Ability to operate a variety of hand and power tools, diagnostic equipment, and motorized equipment.
Climb, stoop, and perform moderate to heavy lifting.
Work from ladders, scaffolding and high lift equipment, including bucket trucks and scissor lifts.
Work in confined spaces and trench excavations as needed while also using personal protective equipment (PPE).
Work within our computerized maintenance management and refrigeration compliance management systems.
Ability to work in a diverse, collaborative environment. Has good people skills, good customer service attitude and is able to collaborate closely with other team members.
Follow verbal instructions and reads written instructions.
Possession of a 7G cooling tower applicator certification or must be able to obtain in first year of hire.
Work both scheduled and unscheduled overtime as needed, to support the campus community.
Must be able to obtain Operations and Maintenance certification for asbestos removal.
Additional Comments Submit your application, cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references at jobs.hr.brockport.edu.
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