HVAC/r Technician

HVAC/r Technician

Job no: 496003

Work type: Full Time

Location: Troy, NY

Categories: Staff, Trades, Service, and Maintenance

Job Summary:

The HVAC/r Technician will perform diversified duties for maintenance, repair and installation of refrigeration, air conditioning, chilled water, compressed air, heating and ventilation systems and associated controls. Participates in on-call rotation in accordance with standard operating procedures.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of related and progressively responsible HVAC/R experience, or an associate degree in an HVAC/R-related curriculum.
• EPA Refrigeration Certification (Type I and II or Universal) required within 120 days of hire.
• Valid U.S. driver's license required.
• Ability to be medically qualified for respirator use required.

Relevant combinations of education, training, and experience may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

• HVAC and control system installation and maintenance experience preferred.
• Experience with building management systems preferred.
• New York State 7G Commercial Certification for application of pesticides to cooling towers preferred.
• EPA Refrigeration Certification (Type I and II or Universal) required within six (6) months of hire.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrated fundamental knowledge of basic refrigeration systems
• Ability to troubleshoot, repair, and tune small boilers, furnaces, heat pumps
• Ability to identify and resolve problems in field
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate and diagnose basic electrical circuits
• Ability to read and interpret blue prints, pneumatic prints, digital flow charts, schematic drawings and control diagrams
• Ability to utilize electrical, pneumatic and digital control systems and applications
• Ability to use networked building management systems
• Ability to operate and make basic adjustments to reciprocating and centrifugal chillers
• Ability to maintain control air compressors
• Ability to use hand tools and power tools
• Ability to work on ladders, scaffolding, and lifts
• Excellent customer relation skills
• Ability to work independently and as a team member
• Ability to operate a computer using standard office software and industry specific software

Preferred Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities:

• Ability to utilize electrical, pneumatic and digital control systems and applications

Representative Job Duties:

• Install, troubleshoot, maintain, and perform basic repairs on a variety of equipment, including but not limited to heating, refrigeration, comfort cooling, air compression, air filtration, and ventilation systems. Follow up to ensure all repairs are completed and equipment is functioning properly.
• Evaluate external contractor work for quality control and provide input to the supervisor for follow-up.
• Operate, assist in maintaining, and diagnose problems with reciprocating, screw, and centrifugal chillers and associated cooling towers. Work with Senior HVAC/R Mechanics, supervisors, and contractors to resolve chiller issues.
• Assist in the setup and installation of laboratory equipment related to HVAC systems.
• Perform preventive maintenance on assigned equipment.
• Recover refrigerant and recharge systems in compliance with EPA regulations; handle all refrigerants in accordance with EPA requirements, including maintaining documentation for all transfers.
• Use computer-based building management systems to identify, diagnose, and repair HVAC systems. Assist with sensor calibration and installation.
• Ensure all time, materials, and equipment ID numbers are accurately documented on work orders.
• Evaluate, diagnose, repair, and maintain basic electrical control systems.

Shift:

Business Hours Monday through Friday

Shift assignment and schedule are subject to change based on departmental and operational needs. Availability for overtime, emergency response, weekends, and holiday coverage may be required.

Travel:

Local travel between campus locations only

Driving:

Driving a personal vehicle for non-passenger use

Starting Salary/Rate:

Expected hiring range: $25.00 - $27.00

Pay transparency disclosure: The selected candidate's salary will be determined based on factors that include the available budget, internal equity, and the final candidate's qualifications, experience, education and other job-related credentials. This hiring range is provided as Rensselaer's good faith estimate of the expected hiring range at the time of posting.

Application instructions:

Follow the on-screen prompts to create a brief online profile. Please be ready to upload your resume and cover letter.

If you need assistance with the online application process, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io.

Job Posted Date:
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Total Compensation and Benefits Information:

Rensselaer's Total Compensation Program is designed to provide stable pay growth, a comprehensive and affordable benefits package, and a comprehensive and affordable retiree medical and prescription plan. Our goal is to provide you and your family with a comprehensive health and welfare program as an umbrella of financial security and protection during your employment. For more information, please visit Benefits | Human Resources (rpi.edu).

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is committed to the cultivation of a community that is welcoming, inclusive, and above all values learning. We welcome candidates who bring a variety of perspectives to Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's work and campus communities. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or other characteristic protected by law.

Advertised: 25 Aug 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

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