General Forperson/Steam-Refrigeration Eng (L)
Fordham University - New York City, NY
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Position Details Position Information About Fordham Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 students in its nine colleges and schools. It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United Kingdom. The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; life insurance; short and long-term disability; employee assistance program (EAP); tuition remission; and generous time off. Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education. Title of Position General Forperson/Steam-Refrigeration Eng (L) Position Number M01585 FLSA Non-Exempt Scheduled Hours Per Week 40 Department Facilities Operations RH Campus Rose Hill Work Arrangement Onsite Hybrid Policy: Please review the Hybrid Policy at Position Summary Reporting to the Assistant Chief Engineer, the General Foreperson/Steam-Refrigeration Eng (L) supervises and performs advanced-level work on boilers, steam plant, refrigeration & air conditioning systems, and equipment. This position requires work hours from Monday to Friday, 6:00 am - 2:30 pm. Essential Functions Responsible for supervising HVAC staff, creating assignments, evaluating work, and ensuring work is completed competently. Acts as a resource to HVAC staff and provides technical guidance, mentoring, and support. Operates and maintains high-pressure/low-pressure boilers and associated HVAC systems and equipment. Follows OEM schedules, logs completed work, and interacts with zone-based personnel to identify problems and the locations of needed work. Monitors BMS daily. Interacts with Watch Stationary Engineers to resolve BMS issues. Liaises weekly with the Automated Logic technician and other vendors. Coordinates repairs and adjustments to the BMS. Ensures the BMS repair log is up to date and that issues are resolved. Responds to service calls; troubleshoots problems and air quality issues. Assists other mechanics on difficult tasks. Conducts seasonal startups and changeovers. Maintains required log Books for the central HP plant, low-pressure plants, and refrigeration systems. Ensures the log books are accurate, relevant, and legible. Coordinates with the Zone Leaders to ensure the MER's are neat, clean, and safe. Coordinates HVAC operations with staff, completes work orders, and interacts with CMMS. Performs other duties as assigned by the Chief Engineer, Asst. Chief, or other appropriate administrator. Prepares monthly schedules for Stationary & Watch staff. Arranges extra coverage schedules for Special events (Graduation, Jubilee, Opening, etc.) Essential Functions Note This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list. The University may assign additional related duties as necessary. Management Responsibilities Guides work of other employees who perform essentially the same work and/or student workers. Organizes, sets priorities, schedules and reviews work, but is generally not responsible for final decisions in hiring, performance management or compensation. Additional FunctionsRequired Qualifications: Education and Experience High school diploma or equivalent. Minimum of 7 years working with steam and/or air conditioning systems. Active NYC High-Pressure Steam Boiler Operating License. Active NYC COQ for Refrigeration Systems Operator's License. EPA CFC Certification. Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills Excellent communication and customer service skills. Must be computer literate with a high degree of proficiency in BMS systems. Preferred Qualifications Proficiency and course training in Automated Logic's WebCTRL. Minimum Biweekly Salary for Internal Applicants with 3 or more years of service $5,571.20 Maximum Biweekly Salary for Internal Applicants with 3 or more years of service $5,571.20 Minimum Biweekly Salary for New Employees $5,571.20 Maximum Biweekly Salary for New Employees $5,571.20 Union Affiliation Local 810 Posting Detail Information Posting Number M128P Number of Vacancies 1 Start DatePosting Date 01/28/2026 Special InstructionsFOR FORDHAM UNIVERSITY LOCAL 810 INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY: You must upload the required Referral Form for the corresponding position.EEO Statement Fordham University is committed to excellence and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds. Fordham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Start Date ASAP
Created: 2026-03-04