• Thermostat Repairer (Provisional)

    CUNY (Bronx, NY)


    Thermostat Repairer (Provisional)

    GENERAL DUTIES

    - Under supervision, test, maintains, repairs and replaces various types of thermostats and related equipment used for the control of heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems; performs related work.

     

    - Installs tubing, pipe and fittings in connection with various types of thermostats and related equipment used for the control of heating, ventilating and air conditioning.

     

    - Checks existing control installations to determine nature and cause of trouble and makes necessary repairs and/or adjustments.

     

    - Uses pneumatic and/or electrical devices to check control installations.

     

    - Sets and calibrates thermostats on walls and fixtures.

     

    - Requisitions parts as required.

     

    - Supervises assigned personnel as required.

     

    - Keeps work records.

    CONTRACT TITLE

    Thermostat Repairer

    FLSA

    Non-exempt

    CAMPUS SPECIFIC INFORMATION

    Lehman College, of The City University of New York, ranks among the top five institutions in the nation for fostering social mobility. A four-year Hispanic-Serving Institution in the Bronx, Lehman offers bachelor’s, master’s, and advanced degrees and certificate programs in the Liberal Arts, sciences, and professions. The College’s community-driven mission and notable academic programs attract a diverse, international enrollment of over 15,000 students who take courses on its 37-acre, tree-lined campus and online degree programs. Many thousands more community members benefit yearly from its active cultural, educational, health, and economic outreach programs and services.

     

    **Important Note:** This is an Essential Personnel position,100% In Person

     

    The Buildings & Grounds Department is looking for a Thermostat Repairer to continue the repair, development and maintenance of the College’s Buildings and Grounds boiler plant equipment, Pneumatic systems and Lehman’s air system assets. The job duties include but not limited to:

     

    -Manages all aspects ThermostatRepairer related duties of Buildings and Grounds Boiler Plant operations and related equipment, including daily operations and corrective and preventative maintenance and repairs, under the Supervision of the Sr Engineers, and Engineers.

     

    - Test, maintains, repairs, and replaces various types of thermostats and related equipment used for the control of heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems, Under supervision.

     

    -Repair, calibrate, and replace pneumatic receiver/controllers and associated devices.

     

    -Repair, calibrate, and replace low voltage and pneumatic thermostat.

     

    -Repair, replace and maintain air compressors, pressure regulators, air filters, relief valves and related devices.

     

    -Maintains inventory of related parts, tools, supplies for the shop and central plant. Maintains records accordingly, under supervision.

     

    -Liaise weekly with Siemens BMS service tech on their visitor to monitor, adjust and repair the Siemens BMS. Maintain the complaint book and verify that issues are resolved in a timelymaimer.

     

    -Maintain and monitor all air systems: AHU's, VAV's CAV's RTU's CRAC units and FSD's

     

    -Maintain FDNY C of F (A-35) Air Compressor and related additional C of F's requested by Lehman College

     

    -Field experience with digital controls

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

    1. Five years of full-time satisfactory experience as a thermostat repairer acquired within the last ten years; OR

    2. At least three years of experience as described in 1 above and either sufficient experience in the thermostat repairing field as a helper or apprentice, or sufficient training of a relevant nature acquired in an approved trade, technical or vocational high school to make up the equivalent of the remaining experience. Six months

     

    of acceptable experience will be credited for each year of the above helper or apprenticeship experience or training.

    COMPENSATION

    Annual: $113,530

    BENEFITS

    CUNY offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees and eligible dependents based on job title and classification. Employees are also offered pension and Tax-Deferred Savings Plans. Part-time employees must meet a weekly or semester work hour criteria to be eligible for health benefits. Health benefits are also extended to retirees who meet the eligibility criteria.

    HOW TO APPLY

    To apply, go to www.cuny.edu, access the employment page, log in or create a new user account, and search for this vacancy using the Job ID or Title. Select "Apply Now" and provide the requested information.

    CLOSING DATE

    06/12/2025

    JOB SEARCH CATEGORY

    CUNY Job Posting: Support Staff

    EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

    CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

     

    Job ID

     

    30391

     

    Location

     

    Lehman College