Steam-Refrigeration Engineer (L)

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

Steam-Refrigeration Engineer (L)

Position Number

M01585

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Scheduled Hours Per Week

40

Department

HVAC Heat Ventilation Air Condit

Campus

Rose Hill

Work Arrangement

Onsite

Hybrid Policy :

Please review the Hybrid Policy at www.fordham.edu / hybridpolicy.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Assistant Chief Engineer, the Steam-Refrigeration Eng (L) operates and maintains boilers, steam plant, refrigeration & air conditioning systems, and equipment.

This position requires work hours from Tuesday to Saturday, 6 : 00 am -2 : 30 pm

Essential Functions

Operates and maintains high-pressure / low-pressure boilers and associated systems and equipment.

Monitors pressure temperatures and other equipment parameters; performs preventive maintenance and repairs on the system and associated equipment.

Oversees operation of all refrigeration equipment and systems, including, but not limited to : chillers, absorbers, compressors, pneumatic, and digital controls, etc.

Oversees the daily work assignments of the Watch Mechanic and may be periodically required to perform the duties of the Watch Mechanic.

Coordinates all service calls to Boiler Room during hours when the Facilities Operations Call Center is closed.

Maintains required plant and work request logs. Responsible for the cleanliness and appearance of assigned mechanical rooms.

Monitors fuel consumption and verifies receipt of oil deliveries.

Competency with BMS, digital & pneumatic controls.

Essential Functions Note

This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list.

The University may assign additional related duties as necessary.

Management Responsibilities

Supervises the work of other Fordham employees who are individual contributors. Responsible for hiring, training and developing, managing performance and administering corrective action. Has significant input in compensation decisions.

Additional Functions

Required Qualifications : Education and Experience

High school diploma or equivalent.

Minimum of 5 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.

Valid Driver's License.

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

M119P

Number of Vacancies

Start Date

Posting Date

10 / 09 / 2025

Special Instructions

FOR 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