Refrigeration Engineer in New York, New York at New York University

Refrigeration Engineer

US-NY-New York

Job ID: 2026-15633
Type: Capital Projects and Facilities (WS2548)
# of Openings: 1
Category: Campus/Auxilary/Transportation, Facilities, Public Safety
New York University

Overview

SHIFT: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Primarily responsible for hands-on maintenance of HVAC systems and related auxiliary equipment.

Responsibilities

Required Education:
High School Diploma or equivalent

Preferred Education:
Associate's Degree Some college education in engineering and/or a completion certificate from a recognized trade school; familiarity with PC.

Required Experience:
3+ years mechanical maintenance experience with absorption/freon A/C equipment and stream/related heating systems.

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Strong knowledge/skills in mechanical systems; intermediate knowledge/skills in electrical and plumbing systems; working knowledge/skills of refrigeration cycle, common parts, pneumatic/electric/electronic control systems; basic knowledge/skills in brazing, soldering, insulation, measuring, carpentry and sheet metal; basic knowledge of safety standards/regulation, current CFC regulation, physics and math; ability to read blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams and nameplates; good communication skills; ability to follow written and verbal instructions; New York City Refrigeration Engineer's license and EPA-CFC Universal certification.

Preferred Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Knowledge of University and department policies, processes, and quality standards

Qualifications

In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the hourly rate for this position is USD $52.688. This rate is based on bargaining unit contracts. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, clinical compensation, or other items.

NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/nyugreen.

NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. All interested persons are encouraged to apply at all levels.

Candidates being considered for this role will also perform duties within the University Vivarium laboratories (as defined by NYU’s Research and Laboratory Safety (RLS) Department) and will be required to comply with additional health and vaccination requirements. The successful candidate will receive an additional premium pay rate pursuant to the Local 810 collective bargaining agreement

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