Plant Engineering Technician II

Rochester Institute of Technology; United States; On-site; USD 32,786 - 37,195; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Sick and vacation time

12 paid holidays per year

Retirement and financial planning resources

Educational benefits for employees and dependents

Employee wellness program

Free use of on-site fitness facilities

Job summary

Rochester Institute of Technology is seeking an experienced individual for facility maintenance, focusing on HVAC operations and related building management systems. Responsibilities include responding to service calls, performing preventive maintenance, and utilizing mechanical and electrical drawings for system verification.

The ideal candidate will possess an Associate's degree and have at least 2 years of relevant experience. Compensation ranges from $23.80 to $27.00 per hour, with a C-Shift schedule from Tuesday to Saturday.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of experience and education.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical and computer rounds of capital equipment daily.
• Respond to service calls placed by students and faculty.
• Utilize MEP drawings to verify systems operation.
• Perform water treatment testing and necessary adjustments.
• Conduct preventive maintenance on HVAC equipment.
• Perform repairs on HVAC systems as needed.
• Carry out other assigned duties.

Skills

Knowledge of web-based Building Management Systems

Knowledge of OSHA regulations

Skill in using specialized tools

Skill in documenting maintenance activities

Ability to operate large facilities equipment

Ability to operate vehicles and tools safely

Education

Associate's degree in related field

Job description

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform physical and computer rounds of capital equipment on a daily basis, noting any deviations or operational concerns, making corrections, and reporting concerns to colleagues and/or supervision.
• Respond to all types of service calls placed by students and faculty/staff including fire alarms, heating and cooling issues, refrigeration, plumbing, door problems, elevator problems, and electrical problems as dispatched by the Department and Public Safety.
• Utilize Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) drawings, design specifications, or manufacturers' recommendations to troubleshoot, adjust, and verify systems operation.
• Perform water treatment testing on closed loops, cooling towers, and steam boilers. Make any necessary adjustments to chemical feed equipment, calibrate sensors, maintain softeners, and add chemicals to systems as necessary.
• Perform preventive maintenance on Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) equipment and make any necessary repairs.
• Perform repairs on Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) equipment, including but not limited to dismantling equipment and removing it.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of web-based Building Management Systems.
• Knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standards, laws, and regulations.
• Skill in using specialized tools and software for monitoring and maintaining plant systems.
• Skill in documenting maintenance activities and communicating effectively with engineers and management.
• Ability to safely operate and maintain large facilities equipment and systems including boilers, chillers, hot and chilled water systems, emergency power gensets, refrigeration systems, electrical breakers, Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) units, computer systems, and underground infrastructure systems.
• Ability to safely operate all equipment including, but not limited to, trucks, utility vehicles, hand tools, and power tools.

Minimum Education & Experience

Associate's degree in related field, 2 years of relevant experience. Equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered.

Job Level Overview

Operations, Administrative, Service, or Technical Support Level 2 – An intermediate level role with working foundational knowledge and skills to perform routine and occasionally non-routine tasks. Tasks may require interpretation or deviation from standard procedures. May provide assistance to entry level staff.

Compensation & Schedule

FLSA Category: Non-Exempt
Work Location: On Campus
Salary Range: $23.80–$27.00
Schedule: C-Shift—Tuesday–Saturday, 11PM to 7:30AM

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Sick and vacation time
• 12 paid holidays per year
• Retirement and financial planning resources
• Educational benefits for employees and dependents
• Employee wellness program
• Free use of on‑site fitness facilities

Equal Opportunity Statement

RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities. RIT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Law, or similar applicable law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resources office at 585‑475‑2424 or email your request to [e-mail]. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case‑by‑case basis.