Laboratory Assistant, HVAC

Job Details

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 seeks experienced, dynamic, capable, creative and caring individuals who would like to join our team on the Classified Staff.

Department: Applied Technologies

Laboratory Assistant, HVAC
HV-CS-8638

This is a provisional appointment. Selected candidate will need to sit, pass and be eligible on the next available Rensselaer County Civil Service Exam for Laboratory Assistant to be considered for permanent appointment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from High School or possession of an equivalency diploma and two years of full time paid experience working in a particular kind of scientific or technical laboratory or performing skilled services in the particular technical occupation or trade associated with the specific title; or graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with an Associate’s Degree in the scientific or technical field indicated in the title; or an equivalent combination of training and experience as indicated above.

DUTIES AND/OR RESPONSIBILITIES: The Laboratory Assistant performs work under direct supervision of the Department Chair of Applied Technologies and/or his/her designee with latitude allowed for the exercise of independent judgment in carrying out the details of the assignments in accordance with defined procedures.

• Constructs, assembles, and maintains HRS (HVAC) laboratory equipment.
• Orders, maintains, and controls inventory of laboratory supplies to include refrigerants, equipment, supplies, and tools.
• Issues lab equipment and supplies to students and assists in student services performed by the Applied Technologies Department.
• Maintains the cleanliness of laboratories, storage areas, and equipment.
• Prepares and maintains a variety of related records and reports to include the Applied Technologies Department’s inventory of equipment and furnishings.
• Performs preventive maintenance and minor repairs to laboratory equipment.
• Performs related tasks as required.
• Works with Lab Assistant colleagues in the Applied Technologies Department to ensure all programs are supplied and maintained.

This is a 40-hour 12-month position with an hourly rate of $24.90 if employed prior to 9/1/2026.

Visit our Employment Opportunities page www.hvcc.edu/jobs to apply to this search by the close date of June 26, 2026.