Facilities HVAC Technician; NIGHT SHIFT

Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status

Albany, NY

Facilities

Tue Dec 2 2025

Job Description for Facilities HVAC Technician

This position will primarily be assigned to the night shift with 12-hour shifts (7:00pm-7:30am). Assigned evenings will be Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and every other Saturday.

• HVAC and Mechanical operations and maintenance of heating, ventilating, air conditioning, exhaust, and mechanical systems supporting cleanroom and office operations.
• Preventive maintenance; lock-out tag-out protocol.
• Inventory and facility operating system document control.
• Monitoring and responding to all facility reporting alarms & controls
• System balancing.
• Operation and maintenance of boilers, chillers, compressors, pumps, air handling units, etc.
• Understanding all related disciplines such as process, waste and water treatment, building automation.
• Attention to customer satisfaction and support.
• Must conduct work in an independent manner.
• There will be opportunities for overtime hours.
• Other reasonable duties assigned.

• The position requires EPA Universal Refrigeration Certification AND a technical trade degree with 5 years of related mechanical work experience OR a minimum of 8 years of Mechanical/HVAC experience in a facility operations or construction environment.
• Must have the ability to pass a physical exam and fit test to earn and maintain membership and certification in the Emergency Response Team.
• Must have the ability to provide off-shift coverage.
• Good communications skills and proficient use of Microsoft Office and computer maintenance management programs are also required.

This position is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a background check; this position may require annual background checks.

• Experience with the installation and operation of integrated Building Management Systems (Siemens, Honeywell) and PLC's

Don't meet every requirement? At NY Creates we are dedicated to building a welcoming team. If you are excited about working for NY Creates but your experience doesn't exactly align perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway, you might still be a perfect fit or a fit for another role at NY Creates.

• Medical, Vision, and Dental
• Competitive Pay and PTO
• Flexible Health Spending and Dependent Care Accounts
• Basic / Optional Life Insurance
• Post-Retirement Health Insurance
• Employer contribution of 7% of earnings to a Basic Retirement plan after meeting one year of service.
• Optional employee contributed retirement account.

257 Fuller Road, Albany, NY 12203

$26.00 - $40.00/hour

* Posted salary rates are determined upon experience and education

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