HVAC Mechanic - New York, , United States

Compensation Range: $26/hr - $29/hr commensurate with experience · Benefits:  · We have three comprehensive healthcare plans to choose from based on your priorities and budget. Housing Works covers most of the plan; you pay a portion, based on your salary. Staff begins accruing P ...

Job description

Compensation Range: $26/hr - $29/hr commensurate with experience

Benefits: 
We have three comprehensive healthcare plans to choose from based on your priorities and budget. Housing Works covers most of the plan; you pay a portion, based on your salary. Staff begins accruing PTO immediately for a total of up to 30 days earned in the first year. We offer employees an educational benefit. This money is available for tuition loan reimbursement, tuition costs, and text books. 

Overview: 

Under the supervision of the Assistant Director for Facility, the HVAC Mechanic is responsible for performing a variety of standard to moderately complex technical tasks related to installing, maintaining, and repairing heating, cooling, ventilation, and related systems. Perform all work to comply with related building codes, local, state, federal and governing codes, and agency policies and procedures. This position's main goal is to provide a safe and adequate indoor air quality/working environment for clients and staff.

Responsibilities: 

• Provide ongoing assessments of the HVAC units to ensure they best meet the goals of the agency; clear, detailed information to assist in eliminating/ correcting problem areas and/ or improvement of HVAC units.
• Installation of HVAC units, including electronic and mechanical components.
• Installation of HVAC ductwork including flexible tubing and sheet metal construction.
• Troubleshoot and repair HVAC units including electronic and mechanical components.
• Install or repair fuel and water supply lines.
• Installation of Refrigeration units, including electronic and mechanical components.
• Conserve, install and recycle CFC and HCFC (Chlorofluorocarbon family) refrigerants Install or repair electrical connections to HVAC components.
• Install or repair HVAC system automation components for businesses or "smart homes".
• Participate in staff meetings and training sessions.
• Locates, picks up, and delivers parts required for equipment needs.
• Checks and changes air filters regularly.
• Check condensers and evaporators.
• Participate in advocacy/ direct action to end the twin crises of AIDS and homelessness.
• Directly implements policies and procedures.
• All incidents must be immediately reported to the site manager, and your supervisor.
• Carry tools and supplies, purchasing of goods.
• If necessary, use public transportation as a mean of communication to execute work orders.
• Ensures compliance with all health code and NY OSHA workplace safety requirements.
• Recommend and implement methods to save energy.
• Overtime hours may be required, including Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.
• Must lift and carry items which weigh up to 100 lbs. regularly.
• On-call availability 24/7

Other functions that may be required with this position include:

• People Teamwork: Builds relationships with other Housing works Departments and demonstrates excellent teamwork and growing this within the department and organization.
• Listens to questions and concerns, evaluating issues and possible solutions, fixing the problem as appropriate, working with others to address systemic problems, and ensuring that staff members receive the necessary training and tools needed.
• Maintains a high level of professionalism, integrity and communication with other staff.
• Provides excellent internal and external customer service; recognizes the needs of team members and is direct, specific, and non-punishing in communication and behaviors.
• Advocacy Participate in advocacy and direct action to end the twin crisis of homelessness and HIV/AIDS.

Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED
• Five (5) years + experience in the HVAC field
• Technical training or work experience in one or more building trade skill sets such as electrical, plumbing, and general construction experience.
• Must have working knowledge of equipment installation and repair.
• Must have good organizational, interpersonal, verbal, and written communications skills.
• Basic knowledge of computer skills.

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Housing Works was founded in 1990; With a long-term commitment to AIDS advocacy. Housing Works established New York State's first harm reduction-based, OASAS-licensed outpatient drug treatment program. Other services include Health Home care management, behavioral health, and syringe exchange programs. A pioneer in the social entrepreneurship movement, Housing Works operates 10 high-end thrift shops in Manhattan and Brooklyn and a much-loved Bookstore Cafe in Soho. For more information, visit  

Housing Works fights for funding and legislation to ensure that all people living with HIV/AIDS have access to quality housing, healthcare, HIV prevention, and treatment, among other lifesaving services. 

Housing Works provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements. Housing Works complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Housing Works also does not request prior salary information during the hiring process. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. 

This position is included in a bargaining unit of Housing Works' New York City employees represented by a labor union known as the Retail Wholesale and Department Store Union ("RWDSU"). Accordingly, the RWDSU has the exclusive right to bargain over the terms and conditions of employment related to this position and this position may become covered by the terms of a collective bargaining agreement (a "CBA") between Housing Works and the RWDSU