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Mechanic, HVAC

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
York, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 10/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/1/2026
Worker Type

Regular

Job Description

Position Description

Join a mission-driven organization where your expertise directly supports critical research, facilities, administrative operations. We’re seeking an HVAC Mechanic who takes pride in high-quality work, values a strong team environment, and is looking for long-term stability with a predictable schedule.

Position Responsibilities

What You’ll Do

  • Perform routine preventative and corrective maintenance to heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems as well as pumps and energy management systems.
  • Install, and test HVAC systems for laboratory, administrative, and residential buildings.
  • Perform maintenance on air compressors, vacuum pumps, blowers, electromechanical control systems, and other mechanical systems.
  • Interact with other trades, scientific staff, and the Laboratory’s administration on the performance of job duties.
  • Order necessary supplies and materials from approved vendors.
  • Troubleshoot maintenance problems.
  • Reclaim, recycle, and add CFC and HCFC refrigerants to air conditioning and refrigeration systems in accordance with regulatory requirements.

Position Requirements

Education: High school degree or equivalent required. Refrigerant technician license preferred.

Experience: Must have five years experience in the areas of general mechanics and HVAC and equipment controls maintenance and repair.

Other: Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to read, writer, and understand English.

Knowledge/Skills

  • Strong computer skills required.
  • Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot complex problems in various HVAC/R systems.
  • Ability to read blueprints and complex wiring diagrams.
  • Knowledge of BMS beyond the graphics level.
  • Interact with Laboratory staff in the performance of duties.

How to Apply: For immediate consideration, candidates should create an account and apply to the position found here: Apply Here! Position ID: 249

Compensation And Benefits

Our employees are compensated in many ways for their contributions to our mission, including competitive pay, exceptional health benefits, retirement plans, time off, and a range of recognition and wellness programs. Visit our CSHL Benefits sites to learn more. The salary range for this role is $34.54- $37.99. The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., years of relevant experience, education, credentials, and internal equity).

Environment: Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory is a world-renowned biomedical research institution in New York. It has shaped contemporary biomedical research and is the home of eight Nobel Prize laureates. Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory provides a highly dynamic and interactive research environment and also a unique opportunity of timely exposure to advances in various biomedical research fields and of interaction with a broad range of researchers from all over the world through its renowned Meetings and Courses program. We believe that science is for everyone and our researchers have a wide variety of backgrounds.

CSHL is an EO Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. VEVRAA Federal Contractor

For more information about CSHL, please visit us at www.cshl.edu.

Salary : $35 - $38

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