College Laboratory Technician - Environmental Control Technology

Job ID

Location

NYC College of Technology

Full/Part Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

GENERAL DUTIES

Performs highly-skilled laboratory functions and other technical duties in support of coursework.

• Sets up, maintains, and organizes student laboratories
• Assists students with setting up experiments and other learning exercises, and with the use of equipment and materials
• Maintains appropriate safety and hygiene standards
• Maintains required documentation related to laboratory activities
• Manages equipment and materials inventories.

Job Title Name: College Laboratory Technician

CONTRACT TITLE

College Laboratory Technician

FLSA

Non-exempt

CAMPUS SPECIFIC INFORMATION

New York City College of Technology (City Tech) of the City University of New York (CUNY) is a comprehensive college in the Metrotech area of downtown Brooklyn. We are the largest public college of technology in New York State and exceptional in that we go beyond traditional class offerings to create a high-tech, hands-on educational experience for our students, preparing them for a rapidly changing world.

City Tech invites applications for a College Laboratory Technician within the Environmental Control Technology Department, housed in the School of Technology and Design, to ideally begin in spring 2022. The Department of Environmental Control Technology offers an AAS in Environmental Control and a BTech in Facilities Management and educates students in the fields of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVACR) to design, install, repair, and maintain efficient systems critical to the comfort and health of building occupants.The Department provides a learning atmosphere conducive to the needs of the curricula. There are classrooms, laboratories with state-of-the-art equipment, and a computer lab that together allow students to make the important connections between theory, design and practice.

Reporting to the Chair of the Environmental Control Technology Department, the successful candidate will be expected to perform the following tasks:

• Facilitate hands-on learning in the department's laboratories by operating, maintaining, performing general repairs, and setting up laboratory equipment related to heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment.
• Recover, evacuate and charge refrigeration systems used in laboratory equipment according to EPA 608 regulations, in support of coursework.
• Operate fuel supplies to laboratory fuel burning equipment, whether gas or oil, in support of coursework.
• Operate all hydronic lab equipment including, but not limited to chillers, pumps and cooling tower, in support of coursework.
• Demonstrate installation of piping and control wiring inside the laboratories.
• Move laboratory equipment using hand trucks, dollies, etc.May be required to manually lift laboratory materials and equipment up to 50 lbs.
• Receive deliveries of supplies and equipment related to laboratory needs, and store them properly.
• Perform minor carpentry work to facilitate laboratory instrumentation such as instrument and control panels.
• Maintain and replace, when needed, controls and instrumentation related to HVAC & R lab equipment
• Support faculty by demonstrating lab pipe cutting, threading and fitting as well as soldering and/ or brazing copper tubing.
• Prepare purchase requisitions in the CUNYfirst procurement system

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma with a minimum of four years' related experience. Additional education may be used to meet the experience requirement: an Associate degree may be substituted for two years experience, and a Bachelor's degree may be substituted for four years experience.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred Qualifications:

• Four (4) or more years of demonstrated technical or professional experience is preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to use computer applications such as a web browser, MS Word, and email
• Good organizational skills.
• EPA 608 Universal Certificate or ability to obtain one within 30 days of hiring.
• Strength in collaborating within a team of faculty and staff up to and including the executive leadership level.

COMPENSATION

CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs.

BENEFITS

CUNY offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees and eligible dependents based on job title and classification. Employees are also offered pension and Tax-Deferred Savings Plans. Part-time employees must meet a weekly or semester work hour criteria to be eligible for health benefits. Health benefits are also extended to retirees who meet the eligibility criteria.

HOW TO APPLY

Visit www.cuny.edu to access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search for this vacancy using the Job ID or Title. Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information. Candidates should provide a cover letter summarizing experience, CV/resume and letters of recommendation.

CLOSING DATE

Open until filled with review of resumes to begin on or after May 6, 2022.

JOB SEARCH CATEGORY

CUNY Job Posting: Support Staff

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.