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Hudson Valley Community College Laboratory Assistant, Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration HV-CS-8638 in Troy, New York
Founded in 1953, Hudson Valley Community College (HVCC) located in scenic Upstate NY is a multi-campus College with locations in Troy and Malta New York. HVCC offers more than 80 degree and certificate programs in three schools: Business and Liberal Arts; Health Sciences; and Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). Hudson Valley is one of 30 community colleges in the State University of New York (SUNY) system and serves nearly 9,000 students each year. The college is a recognized leader in career and transfer preparation, workforce training initiatives, distance learning and service to a diverse population of students. Hudson Valley has an extension center in Malta, NY known as HVCC North and sponsors the Capital District Educational Opportunity Center in Troy, NY. With more than 80,000 alumni and nearly 1,000 employees, the college and is a catalyst for educational opportunity and economic development in the Capital Region of New York State.
Hudson Valley seeks experienced, dynamic, capable, creative and caring individuals who would like to join our team on the Classified Staff and continue to build on decades of successful service to our community.
In order to be considered an applicant for this position you must meet the minimum qualifications as stated in this announcement. HVCC does not sponsor Visas. Applicants must currently hold an unrestricted employment authorization to work in the United States and appointment will be contingent upon completion of a background check.
Laboratory Assistant – Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration
HV-CS-8638
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS: Candidates must have been legal residents of New York State for at least FOUR months immediately preceding the date of the test. Pursuant to subdivision 4a of Sec. 23 of the Civil Service Law, preference may be given to successful candidates who have been legal residents of the municipality to which the appointment is to be made for at least FOUR months preceding the date of the written test.
Please Note: The successful candidate must take and pass the Rensselaer County Civil Service exam for Laboratory Assistant, when offered, and be reachable on the Laboratory Assistant list to qualify for permanent appointment.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from a regionally accredited New York State registered college or university with an Associate’s Degree in Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning or a closely related field; or graduation from High School or possession of an equivalency diploma and two years of full-time paid experience performing skilled services in the HVAC field; or an equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by the limits above.
DUTIES AND/OR RESPONSIBILITIES: The Laboratory Assistant performs work under general supervision of professional staff with latitude allowed for the exercise of independent judgement in carrying out the details of the assignments in accordance with definitely define procedures. The Laboratory Assistant reports to the Department Chair and or designee and performs the following duties:
• Prepares supplies and equipment for HVAC laboratory use.
• Repairs and maintains HVAC laboratory equipment.
• Orders, maintains and controls inventory for laboratory supplies.
• Maintains the safety and security of laboratory area.
• Issues laboratory equipment and supplies to students.
• Prepares and maintains a variety of related records and reports.
• Performs related tasks as required.
• This position will require travel between the Troy and Malta Campuses.
This is a 40-hour 12-month position with an hourly rate of $23.90.
Hudson Valley Community College offers a very competitive benefits package which includes low-cost health insurance as well as a generous leave policy. Tuition waivers for employees, their spouse and children are available.
Visit our Employment Opportunities page www.hvcc.edu/jobs to apply to this search by the close date of September 30, 2024.
Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Bi-lingual applicants strongly encouraged to apply.
Hudson Valley Community College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer