Facility HVAC Technician; Night

Position Summary

As a Facility HVAC Technician, you'll maintain and troubleshoot critical systems supporting cleanroom and office operations. You'll perform preventive maintenance, respond to alarms, and ensure reliable equipment performance while working independently and following safety protocols. This position will primarily be assigned to the night shift with 12‑hour shifts (7:00pm‑7:30am). Assigned evenings will be for the N2 shift working Wednesday‑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 high school diploma or equivalent with 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 communication skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office and computer maintenance management programs are required.
• This position is contingent on satisfactory completion of a background check and may require annual background checks.

• Experience with the installation and operation of integrated Building Management Systems (Siemens, Honeywell) and PLCs.

• 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 one year of service.
• Optional employee‑contributed retirement account.

257 Fuller Road, Albany, NY 12203

Tech Level 1‑3 Years of experience 1‑8 years: $27.00–$37.00. Tech Level 3‑5 Years of experience 6‑20 years: $36.00–$40.00. Night shift differential 15% for 7:00pm‑7:30am; minimum 4 hours to receive differential.

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