Maintenance Mechanic I - HVAC

SCCC REFERENCE #:25-40

DATE:August 6, 2025

TITLE:Maintenance Mechanic I - HVAC

CAMPUS:Grant Campus in Brentwood

START DATE:ASAP

TYPE OF APPOINTMENT:Full-Time

RANK:Civil Service

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The College has one Maintenance Mechanic I - HVAC (Grade 12) position on the Michael J. Grant Campus.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

An employee in this class performs a variety of semi-skilled tasks in the maintenance and repair of public facilities and properties. The incumbent assists higher-level maintenance mechanics, and performs a variety of tasks in craft area of HVAC. Work of this nature may be found in operations relating to the maintenance of a variety of public buildings, facilities and equipment. A given work assignment generally requires the use of hand tools and power tools commonly used in the particular craft. Incumbents in this class require a higher level of technical skill and mechanical ability and a more frequent use of complex tools than do Laborers and Custodial Workers. Incumbents are expected to exhibit some initiative and judgment in typical work situations. Incumbents are frequently employed in those departments or jurisdictions in which work is performed singly or in small groups and are expected to contribute some mechanical capability to the task at hand. Responsibilities include the reporting of unsafe or undesirable conditions to the supervisor. Work is subject to inspection in progress or upon completion by higher-level maintenance mechanics, crew leaders or other supervisory personnel. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Checking and logging status of all critical equipment in buildings on site. Assistants in maintenance and servicing, and repair of machinery and equipment, such as electric motors, pumps, meters, compressors, cleans, oils and greases machinery. Performs unskilled and semi-skilled work in assistant higher-level maintenance mechanics, performs rough work in the craft areas involved; cleans work after completion of the job. Perform a variety of minor maintenance work in public buildings, clears stopped drains, changes electrical switches. Assists a higher-level mechanic in the repair of heating and cooling equipment, cleans boilers.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Working knowledge of tools and procedures used in HVAC trades; ability to use hand tools and common power tools used in maintenance and repair work; ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; skill in the operation of hand tools; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Either:

a) Completion of one (1) year of vocational education courses in a vocational school program, or in an apprentice or training program in one of the craft areas; or,

b) One (1) year of experience in minor maintenance or repair work; or,

c) A satisfactory equivalent combination of the above education or training and experience as defined by the limits of (a) and (b).

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

Depending on the nature of the assignment, at the time of appointment and during employment in this title, candidates may be required to possess a valid New York State driver's license appropriate for the vehicle to be operated.

HIRING SALARY:

As per the Association of Municipal Employees contract, the starting biweekly salary is $1,383. The shift is Monday - Friday 6:00 a.m. -2:00 p.m.

NON-DISCRIMINATION NOTICE:

Suffolk County Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, marital status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, equal pay compensation-sex, national origin, military or veteran status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction or disability in its admissions, programs and activities, or employment. This applies to all employees, students, applicants or other members of the College community (including, but not limited to, vendors and visitors). Grievance procedures are available to interested persons by contacting either of the Civil Rights Compliance Officers/Coordinators listed below. Retaliation against a person who files a complaint, serves as a witness, or assists or participates in the investigation of a complaint in any manner is strictly prohibited.