Steam-Refrigeration Engineer; L

Position Information

Position Information

Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its nine colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom.
The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program ( EAP ); tuition remission; and generous time off.
Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education.

Reporting to the Assistant Chief Engineer, the Steam-Refrigeration Engineer (L) operates and maintains boilers, steam plant, refrigeration & air conditioning systems and equipment. This position requires work hours from Saturday to Wednesday, 6:00 am – 2:30 pm.

Operates and maintains high pressure/low-pressure boilers and associated systems and equipment.

Monitors pressure temperatures and other equipment parameters; performs preventive maintenance and repairs on system and associated equipment.

Oversees operation of all refrigeration equipment and systems, including, but not limited to: chillers, absorbers, compressors, pneumatic, and digital controls, etc.

Oversees the daily work assignments of the Watch Mechanic and may be periodically required to perform the duties of the Watch Mechanic.

Coordinates all service calls to Boiler Room during hours when Facilities Operations Call Center is closed.

Maintains required plant and work request logs. Responsible for cleanliness an appearance of assigned mechanical rooms.

Monitors fuel consumption and verifies receipt of oil deliveries.

Competency with BMS , digital & pneumatic controls.

EQUIPMENT :

Must know how to use and operate and power tools, gauges, computers, ladders and other tools and equipment typical to this position.

Essential Functions Note This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list.
The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.

Management Responsibilities Not responsible for supervision or oversight of others.

Required Qualifications:

Education and Experience

High school diploma or equivalent.

Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a stationary engineer, including 5 years of experience in air-conditioning & refrigeration repair and service.

Active NYC High Pressure Boiler License.

Active NYC COQ for Refrigeration Systems Operator’s License.

EPA CFC Certification.

Valid Driver’s License.

Required Qualifications:

Knowledge and Skills

Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Must be computer literate with a high degree of proficiency in BMS systems.

Minimum Biweekly Salary for Internal Applicants with 3 or more years of service

Minimum Biweekly Salary for Internal Applicants with 3 or more years of service $5,571.20

Maximum Biweekly Salary for Internal Applicants with 3 or more years of service

Maximum Biweekly Salary for Internal Applicants with 3 or more years of service $5,571.20

Minimum Biweekly Salary for New Employees

Minimum Biweekly Salary for New Employees $5,571.20

Maximum Biweekly Salary for New Employees

Maximum Biweekly Salary for New Employees $5,571.20

Union Affiliation Local 810

Posting Number M132P

Number of Vacancies 1

Start Date ASAP

Posting Date 08/26/2026

Physical Activity

Sitting Seldom

Repetitive…