HVAC/R Repair and Preventative Maintenance Technician II at FMS Engineering Services

The HVAC Repair and Preventative Maintenance Technician II performs Preventative Maintenance (PM) work, repairs, installations, and safely operates all components and sub-components of all types of commercial and industrial heating and cooling equipment on campus including pumps, fans, terminal units, main Air Handling Units (AHU), roof top units, air compressors, exhaust fans, Medium Temperature Hot Water boilers and related equipment, and packaged refrigeration equipment. 

Schedule:

The schedule for this position could encompass various shifts, weekends, holidays, and times other than normal work schedules. The successful candidate must provide contact information to be used for an on-call phone listing for reporting to work in off hours or urgent situations such as extreme weather conditions including when the campus is closed.

Responsibilities:

• Perform PM work on existing Heating, Ventilating, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) equipment including Air Handling Units (AHU), roof top units, exhaust fans, air compressors, pumps, fans, and terminal units, etc.  
• Perform repairs on existing installations of HVAC equipment listed above including pumps (seal/bearing replacement and alignment), mechanical system piping repairs, tracing air and water systems, and repairing control valves.  Assist with the installation and check out of new HVAC equipment.   
• Access drawings, Operating and Maintenance information, and PM information in various electronic formats.  Use Centerstone (computerized maintenance management system (CMMS)) to track PM/repair work orders and equipment history.  Assess equipment condition and make recommendations to keep the equipment in good condition.
• Other duties as assigned.

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Curriculum Vitae or Resume

Fulltime

In compliance with NYS's Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is listed above. Rochester Institute of Technology considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The hiring process for this position may require a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle records check. Any verbal or written offer made is contingent on satisfactory results, as determined by Human Resources. RIT does not discriminate. RIT promotes and values diversity, pluralism and inclusion in the work place. RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities. RIT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Law, or similar applicable law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resources office at 585-475-2424 or email your request to [email protected]. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

In order to be considered for this position, you must apply for it at: http://careers.rit.edu/internal.  Click the link for search openings and in the keyword search field, enter the title of the position or the BR number.
 

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Education and Experience

• Associate’s degree in HVAC, mechanical, plumbing, refrigeration or related field. 
• 2-3 years of progressively responsible experience in the HVAC field in a commercial, industrial, or institutional setting or working for a contractor in an comparable setting. 
• An equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered.

Skills

• Must have excellent mechanical and electrical troubleshooting and problem solving skills.
• Must have good verbal and written communication skills.
• Must work independently and be self-sufficient.
• Must be able to work from various heights on ladders and lifts up to 35 feet, work on equipment from stooping or kneeling positions.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Must be able to distinguish colors used for piping service and electrical wire insulation.
• Must follow all OSHA, EPA, and NYS codes for HVAC work.
• Must be familiar with energy management systems (EMS) to utilize the systems for troubleshooting and verifying equipment performance.
• Must be able to trace out and understand mechanical and domestic piping and air side systems. 
• Must have computer skills using Outlook, Word, and Excel. 
• Be familiar with Confined Space entry procedures, and Lock Out/Tag Out procedures. 
• Must be able to work in irritating environments, confined spaces, and adverse weather or temperature conditions, dirt, dust, unpleasant odors, and loud noises while utilizing appropriate PPE.

NOTE: The successful candidate hired for this position will be required to drive on occasion, and therefore will be required, upon hire, to immediately enroll in the NYS LENS program.

• Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.

The FMS department is a dynamic organization striving to collaboratively design, construct, operate, and maintain an exceptional and cost-effective living, learning, and working environment for the RIT community.

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RIT’s Facilities Management Services department is looking for a dynamic HVAC/R Repair & Preventative Maintenance Technician II to join the FMS Engineering Services team.  We value and care about our team members and are committed to your well-being. As part of the team, you are eligible for RIT's comprehensive and competitive benefits program that adds generously to your total compensation. Some of those benefits include medical/dental/vision, sick and vacation time, retirement, financial planning resources, educational benefits for you and your dependents, employee wellness program, and free use of on-site fitness facilities. Additionally, our schedules are consistent, year-round, and you will be eligible for professional development and cross-training opportunities that support your career growth.

The HVAC/R Repair & Preventative Maintenance Technician II is part of the FMS Engineering teams that are responsible for the Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning (HVAC) and Refrigeration equipment for the RIT campus. The HVAC Repairs group performs preventative maintenance, repairs, and upgrades on HVAC and Refrigeration equipment. The Operations group is on campus 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, monitoring HVAC equipment, responding to system alarms, and customer service calls. The Controls group maintains, improves, and installs building automations systems that optimize the operations of the HVAC systems for building occupant comfort, energy conservation, and process control.