Job Location : Albany,NY, USA
Location: Albany, NY Category: Facilities Posted On: Wed Aug 6 2025 Job Description:
Job Description for Facilities Building Management System Technician
JOB SUMMARY
This position will report to the Facility N-2 Supervisor and will primarily be assigned to Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and every other Saturday evenings 7:00pm-7:30am.
Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
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.
Ability to work overtime as needed.
Other reasonable duties as assigned.
Job Requirements:
Minimum Requirements for Facilities Building Management System Technician
The position requires a technical trade degree with 5 years of related mechanical work experience OR 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.
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS
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Benefits
Medical, Vision, and Dental
Competitive Pay and PTO
Flexible Heath 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.
15% night shift differential
Location: 257 Fuller Road, Albany, NY 12203
Salary Range: $31.25- $38-25/ hour
*Posted salary rates are determined upon experience and education
Additional Information:
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