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Posting Date 06/13/2026
Department Facilities Office
Line Number TBD
Budget Title Service and Repair Mechanic (HVAC-R)
Rank/Grade SG-12
FTE Full-Time
FLSA Non-Exempt
Negotiating Unit CSEA
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Non-Competitive (1)
Shift Hours
Monday- Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm
(overtime, work on holidays, and non-scheduled days may be required)
Department Operating Needs
This position has the designation of Essential-Critical Service, therefore the successful applicant is designated as an essential service employee. For a definition of essential service employees, please review the university's Emerging Closings Policy (https://adminpolicylibrary.buffalostate.edu/sites/adminpolicylibrary/files/documents/Emergency%20Closings%20Policy%20\120621\Final.pdf) .
To be successful in this position you must be at a journey level and will be responsible for the following:
Testing, operating, maintaining, repairing and installing refrigeration and air conditioning equipment.
Leading and training other crew members and must possess good oral communication skills to assist them.
Also to be successful in this position your experience must include the following:
Ability to diagnose, troubleshoot and overhaul all @types of chillers, coolers, refrigerators, freezers, air conditioning units and systems, humidifiers, compressors, ventilators, cooling towers and other similar and related equipment.
Ability to read a psychometric chart - Understand electrical-pneumatic interface devices, variable and constant air volume, systems terminal reheat, and electronic direct digital controllers
Read and understand technical manuals, electrical/electronic schematics, diagrams and blueprints
Possess a working knowledge of electrical and electronic controls associated with refrigeration and cooling systems. - Experience with building control systems is also highly desired.
Brief Job Description
Service & Repair Mechanics ( HVAC -R) are responsible for the operation, maintenance, repair and installation of heating, refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment; supervising and training other members of the operation and maintenance staff including skilled, semiskilled and unskilled workers, in servicing and repairing heating, refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment; and work with the considerable independence.
Work in HVAC -R includes overhauling compressors, pumps and electric motors, replacing parts and controls, and installing new equipment.
Performs required periodic maintenance and emergency repairs on heating, refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment.
Inspects, tests, diagnoses trouble and dismantles malfunctioning systems and components.
Overhauls compressors, pumps and electric motors, replacing parts as necessary.
Overhauls and replaces control devices, calibrating and recalibrating them as necessary.
Rewires electrical systems of components as necessary.
Performs seasonal start-up and shut-down operations on air-conditioning units and systems to ensure efficient operation and to prevent freeze-ups.
Locates and seals leaks in both gas and brine units, removes air from lines and replaces with proper refrigerant.
Installs new equipment both as replacement units and new installations.
Studies blueprints and schematic drawings to identify the location, size and @type of components.
Lays out reference points for the installation of components using structural measuring tools.
As necessary assembles components of system for installation following written and schematic instructions.
Mounts compressors, condensers and other components in specified locations.
Cuts, threads and connects or welds tubing to inlets and outlets of components.
Installs control mechanisms with wrenches and acetylene torches.
Tests lines, connections and components for leaks with leak detector which indicates the presence of refrigerant.
May install electric wiring to connect components to power source.
Records temperature and pressure readings from gauges and temperature potentiometer and compares readings with manufacturer's specifications.
Adjusts controls to bring readings within specifications as required.
As assigned, supervises and trains Service & Repair Assistants ( HVAC -R), Plant Utilities Assistants, and other trades positions in the repair and maintenance of refrigeration and air-conditioning 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.
Must be able to perform all the physical duties of the position as described in the Position Summary.
Candidate must also have the ability to stand, bend, stoop, sit, twist, lift over 50 pounds, work independently, work at elevated heights using ladders and scaffolds, and perform work in confined and/or restricted access areas such as air handling units for extended periods of time.
Visa Sponsorship is not available.
Required Qualifications
Must have a valid NYS Driver License.
Successful completion of a NYS two-year Service & Repair Mechanic ( HVAC -R) Traineeship or NYS two-year refrigeration repair and maintenance training program;
OR successful completion of any equivalent refrigeration two-year training or apprenticeship program*;
OR four (4) years of full-time experience in the mechanical or electrical trades under a skilled journey-level 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 air-conditioning 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 year-for-year basis.
Successful completion of the traineeship and the training program includes a total of 288 hours of trade-specific 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 4,000 hours of on-the-job training.
Preferred Qualifications
Application Deadline Date 06/25/2026
Open Until Filled No
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Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Buffalo State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution that subscribes to all federal, state, and SUNY legal requirements and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees on the basis of race, sex, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, or marital or veteran status (Nondiscrimination Notice). Any violation of this policy should be reported to the Equity and Diversity Office, Cleveland Hall 204, (716) 878-6210. Buffalo State is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. If you have any questions, please contact Jamie Warnes at warnesje@buffalostate.edu or call (716) 878-4822.
Background Investigation Statement
All applicants are subject to a pre-employment background investigation. Our Pre-Employment Background Screening Policy is available at http://hr.buffalostate.edu/pre-employment-background-screening.
Clery Statement
Applicants interested in positions may access the Annual Security Report ( ASR ) for SUNY Buffalo State at http://police.buffalostate.edu. The ASR contains information on campus security policies and certain campus crime statistics. Crime statistics are reported in accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. Applicants may request a hard copy of the ASR by contacting the SUNY Buffalo State University Police Department at (716) 878-6333.
New York State Executive Order 161
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 Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.
Supplemental Questions
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How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
Buffalo State website
Buffalo News
Buffalo Rocket
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Chronicle of Higher Education
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All applicants are subject to a pre-employment background investigation. The college's Pre-Employment Background Screening Policy is available at http://hr.buffalostate.edu/pre-employment-background-screening. Prior to an offer of employment, an applicant will be required to sign an authorization release form, allowing Buffalo State to conduct a background investigation. Failure of an applicant to sign the authorization release form will disqualify an applicant from further consideration for appointment.
I agree to comply with the college's policy.
I do not agree to comply with the college's policy. (Note, this selection will disqualify you from further consideration for appointment.)
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Do you possess a valid driver's license?
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No
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Do you possess a valid universal refrigerant license?
Yes
No
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How many years of experience do you have in this @type of position?
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Please describe in detail how your training and experience meets the required qualifications and department operating needs.
(Open Ended Question)
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Resume / Curriculum Vitae
Names and Contact Information for 3 Professional References
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Cover Letter
