HVAC/r Technician

The HVAC/r Technician will perform diversified duties for maintenance, repair and installation of refrigeration, air conditioning, chilled water, compressed air, heating and ventilation systems and associated controls. Participates in on-call rotation in accordance with standard operating procedures.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of related and progressively responsible HVAC/R experience, or an associate degree in an HVAC/R-related curriculum.
• EPA Refrigeration Certification (Type I and II or Universal) required within 120 days of hire.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license required.
• Ability to be medically qualified for respirator use required.

Relevant combinations of education, training, and experience may be considered.

• HVAC and control system installation and maintenance experience preferred.
• Experience with building management systems preferred.
• New York State 7G Commercial Certification for application of pesticides to cooling towers preferred.
• EPA Refrigeration Certification (Type I and II or Universal) required within six (6) months of hire.

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 careers@rpi.edu.

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Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

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

• Ability to utilize electrical, pneumatic and digital control systems and applications

• Install, troubleshoot, maintain, and perform basic repairs on a variety of equipment, including but not limited to heating, refrigeration, comfort cooling, air compression, air filtration, and ventilation systems. Follow up to ensure all repairs are completed and equipment is functioning properly.
• Evaluate external contractor work for quality control and provide input to the supervisor for follow-up.
• Operate, assist in maintaining, and diagnose problems with reciprocating, screw, and centrifugal chillers and associated cooling towers. Work with Senior HVAC/R Mechanics, supervisors, and contractors to resolve chiller issues.
• Assist in the setup and installation of laboratory equipment related to HVAC systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance on assigned equipment.
• Recover refrigerant and recharge systems in compliance with EPA regulations; handle all refrigerants in accordance with EPA requirements, including maintaining documentation for all transfers.
• Use computer-based building management systems to identify, diagnose, and repair HVAC systems. Assist with sensor calibration and installation.
• Ensure all time, materials, and equipment ID numbers are accurately documented on work orders.
• Evaluate, diagnose, repair, and maintain basic electrical control systems.

Business Hours Monday through Friday

Shift assignment and schedule are subject to change based on departmental and operational needs. Availability for overtime, emergency response, weekends, and holiday coverage may be required.

Local travel between campus locations only

Driving a personal vehicle for non-passenger use

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