HVAC Maintenance Technician

POSITION: HVAC Maintenance Technician

REPORTS TO: Director of Facilities Management

STATUS: Full-time, Non-Exempt

RANGE: $63,000 - $73,000

Founded in 1901, Brooklyn Law School is a distinguished, independent law school located in Downtown Brooklyn, New York. The Law School is searching for an HVAC Maintenance Technician to join our team. The Law School’s size, vibrant employee and student population, and commitment to training the next generation of lawyers and promoting social justice, will offer a candidate the opportunity to develop and diversify practical skills and participate firsthand in operating a successful educational institution.

Reporting to both the Director of Facilities Management and Assistant Facilities Manager the HVAC Maintenance Technician will play a vital role in operating and maintaining HVAC systems at Brooklyn Law School's main building (250 Joralemon Street) and the student residence (205 Street). In this role, you will not only operate and maintain HVAC systems but also actively engage in optimizing maintenance procedures, collaborating with colleagues, and contributing to the development of preventive maintenance plans.

This is a fully on-site position.

Responsibilities include:

• Conduct maintenance, upkeep, and repair of all HVAC equipment, including PTAC unit.
• Operate, repair, and maintain boilers, chillers, and MEP equipment.
• Perform daily inspections, changing filters, coil cleaning, greasing motors, and replacing light bulbs & ballasts.
• Install, maintain, and repair heating, ventilation, and cooling units.
• Diagnose and repair of electronic, mechanical, and electrical components of these systems as needed.
• Document all installed equipment upon arrival: make, model, serial number, type of fuel, necessary test measurements, and pictures as necessary.
• Diagnose diverse service issues, obtain any replacement parts, calibrate system to manufacturer’s recommendations.
• Responsible for adjustments to the building energy management system.
• Assist with building maintenance functions for special events, snow removal, garbage removal, recycling, and clean up after floods or emergencies as needed and requested by Superintendent and/or Director of Facilities.
• Ability to work independently in a timely manner, ensuring deadlines are consistently met
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and respond quickly to calls and requests from Superintendent and/or Director and Assistant Facilities Manager
• Responsible for preventive maintenance of all building equipment
• Keep mechanical rooms clean and free from debris and trash

Required:

• High School Diploma required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in general maintenance in an institution or commercial facility, of which a minimum of 3 years is in HVAC.
• EPA 608 Certification or will obtain certification upon hiring
• P99 Certification of Fitness required or will obtain prior to start date
• P98 Certificate of Fitness required or will obtain prior to start date
• A35 Certificate of Fitness required or will obtain prior to start date
• S12 and S13 Certificates of Fitness highly recommended
• Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays, as needed, and to respond to emergency situations on an “on-call” basis.
• Ability to perform heavy lifting and physically demanding tasks with repetition.
• Ability to receive supervision and feedback and adjust performance accordingly.
• Strong organizational, oral, and written skills essential.
• Proficient in basic computer skills and able to use a mobile device throughout the workday.

Preferred:

• Prior experience with energy management systems in large buildings
• Familiarity with safety protocols and regulations in the maintenance field
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Previous experience working in an academic or similar environment.

Work environment

• The work environment includes outdoor and indoor areas. Indoors may include small and or enclosed spaces and time will be spent in the engineer’s room and mechanical rooms. Exposure to environmental conditions expected.

Remote capabilities

• This position is not eligible for a hybrid/remote schedule, as duties must be performed on-site.

Physical demands

• Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds at times.

Brooklyn law school has an excellent benefits package that includes sick, personal and vacation paid time off, a generous retirement plan, dependent tuition scholarship Pre K- undergraduate college and additional summer Friday PTO.

Affirmative Action/EEO statement

It is the policy of Brooklyn Law School to be impartial in the treatment of all employees and applicants for employment without unlawful discrimination as to race, creed, religion, color, natural origin, citizenship status, gender, age, veteran status, disability, marital status, union affiliation, political affiliation, sexual orientation or preferences or any other legal protected status.