Position Title: Service & Repair Mechanic (HVAC-R)

Posting Number: C230081

Employer: State

Salary Range: $47,530

FTE: 1.00

Position Summary:

• Testing, operating, maintaining, repairing and installing refrigeration and air conditioning equipment
• Leading and training other crew members
• Ability to diagnose, troubleshoot and overhaul all types of chillers, coolers, refrigerators, freezers, air conditioning units and systems, humidifiers, compressors, ventilators, cooling towers and other similar and related equipment
• Ability to read a psychometric chart
• Read and understand technical manuals, electrical/electronic schematics, diagrams and blueprints
• Possess a working knowledge of electrical and electronic controls associated with refrigeration and cooling systems.

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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Four years of full-time experience in a trade under a skilled journey-level Service & Repair Mechanic (HVAC-R) which provides equivalent training and testing administered in a NYS apprenticeship program. Applicable Apprentice training or training gained by the completion of technical courses in a trade at a school or institute may be substituted for the above experience on a year-for-year basis. The applicant will need to substantiate all training and coursework by providing the appropriate documentation.
• Experience with building control systems is also highly desired.
• Be willing to work overtime and holidays, sometimes with little or no advance notice.
• A minimum of Type 1 and Type 2 Classification for Refrigerant Transition and Recovery Certificate is preferred.
• Andover Controls and/or Siemens Controls systems experience is highly desirable.

Deadline for Applicants: Open Until Filled

Quicklink for Posting: 42718

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