Maintenance Mechanic Specialist - HVAC

Position Summary

Under direct supervision, provides expert level maintenance and repair services on infrastructure systems.

Job Responsibilities

• Completes the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair services on heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC+R) systems.
• Completes and submits a variety of service requests and preventative maintenance tasks indicating work performed and time and material spent.
• Develops scope of work for projects and identifies material and labor necessary. Obtains material pricing from vendors.
• Oversees shutdowns of selected utility systems during construction activities.
• Monitors and operates building automation systems.
• Performs routine daily inspections of the utility systems in assigned areas and records operational data. Interprets operational data and makes adjustments that improve performance / efficiency and / or resolve operational problems.
• Provides stakeholders with the status updates, issues, key activities and any changes to the scope of the overall project.
• Provides direction to other staff assigned to assist in the completion of tasks. Trains co-workers in the proper methods of completing trades work.

Education

• Completion of trade school
• High School Diploma

Experience

Approximately 5-7 years of experience in general maintenance in a large institution or commercial facility with complex infrastructure systems, of which a minimum of 3 years is in HVAC and / or refrigeration.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to understand complex interrelationships between multiple utility systems.
• Ability to work on off-shifts as required to accommodate on-going operations and / or emergencies.
• Ability to be available for 24-hour emergency call-ins.

Licenses and Certifications

• Maintains individual New York City certifications necessary for the operation of various utility systems
• EPA Universal Refrigeration Technician Certification
• FDNY RMO preferred

Working Conditions / Physical Demands

• Position requires working in a non-office environment where there are some physical discomforts such as noise, dust, heat, fumes and other elements which are continuously present;
• Periodic work in animal research areas, work in machine rooms, crawl spaces, areas where there are odors from maintenance products, leaks, dust, dark areas, dampness, areas with restricted access, and noise;
• Frequent use of ladders to perform work; Work is performed both indoors and outdoors; Ability to grasp, lift and / or carry or otherwise move objects weighing a minimum of 50 pounds and push / pull objects up to 100 pounds;
• Position requires the utilization of hand tools, power tools, large wrenches; operation of small to large valves; visually and audibly required to observe operating equipment;

ability to walk, stand, climb ladders / scaffolds, bend, reach, lift and carry