- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Compensation
- $27.75–45/hour
- Department
- Engineering, Facilities & Maintenance
- Posted
- Nov 11, 2026
About Estée Lauder Companies
The Estée Lauder Companies is a global leader in prestige beauty, founded in 1946 by Estée and Joseph Lauder and built on an enduring belief in creativity, high-touch service, and entrepreneurial spirit. As an employer, the Group offers talent the scale of an international house with the energy of distinctive brands across skincare, makeup, fragrance, and hair care. Its culture values innovation, inclusion, learning, and responsible growth, inviting professionals to shape consumer experiences from laboratory to counter, digital platform to boardroom. Employees join a purpose-led organization where heritage, artistry, and scientific excellence meet to define the future of luxury beauty.
The HVAC Mechanic maintains facility HVAC, compressed-air, vacuum, and fire-protection systems; supports plant emergencies, preventive maintenance, and equipment evaluation; and trains less experienced mechanics and new employees. This full-time regular second-shift role also involves campus travel, building-controls software, and independent repair-priority decisions; the anticipated hourly range is $27.75–$45.00, depending on experience, skills, education, budget, and geographic location.
Role & Responsibilities
- Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning systems, compressed-air systems, and vacuum systems.
- Inspect and maintain fire-protection systems and equipment.
- Perform critical duties during plant emergencies.
- Use programs and maintain building-systems control software (Andover Controls).
- Design and fabricate parts for related tasks.
- Make critical decisions about repair priorities based on work assignments.
- Work independently or as part of a team.
- Follow plant safety procedures and practices, particularly those concerning boilers and pressure piping.
- Train less experienced HVAC mechanics on departmental standards and train new employees on departmental ELC practices and procedures.
- Apply a detailed problem-solving approach to critical equipment, utilities, and systems on a daily basis.
- Participate in plant preventive-maintenance programs and procedures.
- Advise management on inventory status and the need to requisition parts and supplies.
- Travel between multiple buildings on campus.
- Assist management in evaluating new installations and equipment.
- Perform other duties as assigned and required.
- Perform skilled maintenance work on heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning systems across all facilities.
Qualifications
- Able to work in extreme hot and cold temperatures and lift 50 lbs.
- Able to read blueprints.
- Able to use a computer and MS Office.
- Able to maintain HVAC equipment up to 200 tons.
- General mechanical knowledge of pumps, piping, valves, and related equipment.
- Able to learn building automation controls and programming.
- Positive outlook, high energy, resourcefulness, excellent interpersonal skills, and a team-oriented approach.
- Strong leadership abilities and sound independent judgment when addressing actual or potential problems.
- Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical systems.
- Proficient written and oral communication.
Skills
Education
Two years of college preferred; trade school training in HVAC preferred.
Workplace
This position is based in Melville, New York, USA, within easy reach of New York City.
Explore jobs in New York or in the USA.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 27.75 to USD 45 per hour.
Benefits
Eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, with the possibility of overachievement based on performance and company results; health, dental, and vision insurance; wellness and family support programs; life and disability insurance; retirement savings plans; paid leave programs; education-related programs; paid holidays and vacation time. Many benefits are subsidized or fully paid by the company.
Culture
The Estée Lauder Companies fosters a collaborative, inclusive workplace where creativity, entrepreneurial thinking, and a passion for prestige beauty are deeply valued. As a global house of distinctive brands, it offers employees an environment that encourages innovation, professional growth, and a shared commitment to excellence and consumer inspiration.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.