HVACr Technician, Lead

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With top notch employee health and retirement benefits Rensselaer offers its full-time employees a generous paid time off program tuition remission and opportunities for career growth.

Job Summary

The Lead HVAC Technician plans performs and oversees complex and diversified duties for maintenance repair and installation of refrigeration and lab equipment air conditioning chilled water heating and ventilation systems.

Minimum Qualifications

Education :

High School Diploma or equivalent

Experience :

Seven (7) or more years of related and progressively responsible experience

Requirements and Certifications :

Valid U.S. drivers license

Experience with HVAC and control system installation and maintenance

EPA Refrigeration Certification (Type I and II or Universal)

New York State Certified Pesticide Applicator (Class 7G) or ability to obtain certification

Ability to meet medical qualifications for respirator use

Note :

Relevant combinations of education training and experience may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

Education :

Associates Degree preferred or equivalent HVAC / R knowledge gained through technical training or apprenticeship

Experience and Skills :

Experience with centrifugal reciprocating screw and scroll chillers

Experience working with building management systems (BMS)

HVAC design experience preferred

Minimum Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Ability to assume supervisory responsibilities
• Ability to identify and resolve complex problems in field
• Knowledge of electrical pneumatic and digital control systems theory.
• Proficient in use of interactive computer based networked building management systems
• Ability to read and interpret blue prints pneumatic prints digital flow charts and schematic drawings and control diagrams
• Ability to diagnose and repair centrifugal reciprocating and screw type compressors
• Ability to use hand tools and power tools
• Knowledge of safety procedures for hazardous chemicals high voltage and high-pressure steam
• Ability to produce results under pressured situations
• Requires excellent customer relation skills
• Ability to work independently or as a team member

Representative Job Duties

Shift

Business Hours with weekends or evenings occasionally required

Travel

Local travel between campus locations only

Driving

Driving a Rensselaer vehicle for non-passenger use

Starting Salary / Rate

Expected hiring range : $35.00 - $38.00

Pay transparency disclosure : The selected candidates salary will be determined based on factors that include the available budget internal equity and the final candidates qualifications experience education and other job-related credentials. This hiring range is provided as Rensselaers 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 please contact

Job Posted Date

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Total Compensation and Benefits Information

Rensselaers Total Compensation Program is designed to provide stable pay growth a comprehensive and affordable benefits package and a comprehensive and affordable retiree medical and prescription plan. 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 Benefits Human Resources ().

Rensselaer is committed to the cultivation of a community that is welcoming inclusive and above all values learning. We welcome candidates who bring a variety of perspectives to Rensselaers work and campus communities. RPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation or gender identity national origin disability status protected veteran status or other characteristic protected by law.

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

HVAC,Mechanical Knowledge,HVAC / R,Service Technician Experience,Sheet Metal,Schematics,Maintenance,Refrigeration,HVAC Design,Ductwork,Troubleshooting,Air Conditioning

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 35 - 38