Service Repair Mechanic HVAC-R
Service Repair Mechanic HVAC-R
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Job Description
Are you looking to take your career to new heights with a leader in healthcare SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is one of the nations leading metropolitan medical centers. As the only academic medical center in Brooklyn we serve a large population that is among the most diverse in the world. We are also highlyranked by Castle Connolly Medical a healthcare rating company for consumers among the top 5 leading U.S. medical schools for training doctors.
Bargaining Unit:
CSEA
Job Summary:
The Department of Facilities Management and Development at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a fulltime Service & Repair Mechanic (HVACR).
The types of equipment Service & Repair Mechanics (HVACR) work with include ammonia brine freon carbon dioxide sulphur dioxide methyl chloride and lithium bromide units absorption cold generators all types of coolers refrigerators and freezers airconditioning units and systems humidifiers compressors ventilators cooling towers and other related equipment.
Illustrative Duties
Perform required periodic maintenance and emergency repairs on refrigeration and air conditioning.
- Inspect test diagnose trouble and dismantle manufacturing systems and components.
- Overhaul compressors pumps and electric motors replacing parts as necessary.
- Overhaul and replace control devices calibrate and recalibrate them as necessary.
- Rewire electrical systems of components as necessary.
- Perform seasonal startup and shutdown operations on airconditioning units and systems to ensure efficient operation and to prevent freezeups.
- Locate and seal leaks in both gas and brine units removes air from lines and replaces with proper refrigerant.
Install new equipment both as replacement units and new installations.
- Study blueprints and schematic drawings to identify the location size and type of components.
- Lay out reference points for the installation of components using structural measuring tools.
- Assemble components of a system for installation following written and schematic instructions as necessary.
- Cut threads and connect or weld tubing to inlets and outlets of components.
- Install control mechanism with wrenches and acetylene torches.
- Test lines connections and components for leaks with a leak detector which indicates the presence of refrigerant.
- May install electric wiring to connect components to a power source if necessary.
- Record temperature and pressure readings from gauges and temperature potentiometer and compares readings with manufacturers expectations.
- Adjust controls to bring readings within specifications as required.
As assigned supervises and trains Service & Repair Assistants (HVACR) Plant Utilities Assistants and other trades positions in the repair and maintenance of refrigeration and airconditioning equipment.
- Assigns work to staff providing oral and written instructions and diagrams as necessary.
- Demonstrates proper methods and procedures for performing work.
- Observes and inspects work in progress and at its completion to insure work is properly done.
- Performs journey level work as required.
As required operates a motor vehicle to transport material equipment and personnel to job sites around a State facility.
Required Qualifications:
- Successful completion of a NYS 2year Service & Repair Mechanic (HVACR) Traineeship or NYS twoyear refrigeration repair and maintenance training program;
- OR successful completion of any equivalent refrigeration twoyear training or apprenticeship program;*
- OR four 4 years of fulltime experience in the mechanical or electrical trades under a skilled journeylevel 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 airconditioning 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 yearforyear basis.
- When required to operate motor vehicles candidates must possess a valid New York State drivers license appropriate for the type of vehicle to be operated.
* Successful completion of the traineeship and the training program includes a total of 288 hours of tradespecific class room instruction 45 hours of technical math course work 45 hours of technical communications course work and 15 hours of blueprint/schematic reading course work. Course work must be completed with an average of C or better. Additionally successful completion of the traineeship also includes 4000 hours of onthejob training.
Preferred Qualifications:
Work Schedule:
Variable Days; 7:30am to 4:00pm(FullTime)
Salary Grade/Rank:
Salary Range:
As per civil service guidelines
- Hiring Rate: $47530 Base Salary plus $3087 Location Pay (FullTime 1.0FTE)
Executive Order:
Pursuant to Executive Order 161 no State entity as defined by the Executive Order is permitted to ask or mandate in any form that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation or any prior compensation history until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time please contact the Governors Office of Employee Relations ator via email at.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is an affirmative action equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin religion creed age disability sex gender identity or expression sexual orientation familial status pregnancy predisposing genetic characteristics military status domestic violence victim status criminal conviction and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.
Women minorities veterans individualswith disabilities and members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.
If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process or in order to perform the essential functions of a position please contactHuman Resources at
Employment Type
Full-Time
