Rochester openings may involve optics and advanced manufacturing, hospitals, and commercial buildings. Some sites need close coordination with production; others involve a mix of service calls across the region.
Before you apply
What to check in the listing
Read the equipment and schedule details, including boilers, chillers, controls, refrigeration, and winter call coverage.
Where the work can take you
Optics and research
Cleanrooms and labs may call for close temperature and humidity control.
Hospitals and universities
Campus systems can include central plants, ventilation, and building automation.
Great Lakes winters
Heating reliability, boiler work, and winter call coverage deserve attention.
Local HVAC pay and employment
Median hourly pay$30.56
Middle 50% of hourly wages$24.47–$37.99
Estimated workers1,850
May 2025 BLS estimates for heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers in the Rochester, NY metro area. These figures include residential and commercial work. Employment counts workers, not current openings. View the BLS area data.
