Plant Utilities Engineer 1

SUNY College of Optometry; New York (NY); On-site; USD 56,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Plant Utilities Engineer to oversee the operation of essential facility equipment. This role involves maintaining HVAC systems, plumbing, and electrical equipment to ensure a comfortable environment. Candidates should possess a strong background in facilities engineering, with opportunities for professional growth and development. If you have a passion for maintaining complex systems and enjoy working in a collaborative environment, this position offers a unique chance to contribute to a vital institution while enhancing your skills in a supportive setting.

Benefits

Health Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Flexible Schedule

Qualifications

• Experience in maintaining HVAC systems and plumbing.
• Knowledge of computer systems and building management.

Responsibilities

• Ensure proper operation of facility equipment including HVAC and plumbing.
• Conduct routine maintenance and respond to service calls.

Skills

HVAC Systems

Plumbing

Mechanical Equipment Repair

Electrical Equipment Repair

Computer Systems

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Facilities Engineering

High-Pressure Boiler Operating Engineer License

HVAC Certificate

Tools

Building Management System

Work Order Management System

Job description

The State University of New York College of Optometry, located at 33 West 42nd Street in Manhattan, is accepting applications for a NYS Department of Civil Service Plant Utilities Engineer 1.

Duties include responsibility for the proper operation of the Facility Equipment including, HVAC system, Perimeter Heating, Plumbing and Water supply, and other components of the college physical plant. Candidate will conduct routine preventive maintenance and respond to service calls for equipment malfunction of comfortable environment. Candidate will operate, maintain, troubleshoot, repair mechanical and electrical equipment as directed or requested through the work order management system. Candidate is required to have working knowledge of computer system and Building Management System. Candidate may be required to supervise subordinate staff as needed and supervise contractors working on site.

Schedule
Wednesday to Sunday 2 PM – 10:30 PM
Off days are Monday and Tuesday

Salary
The hiring rate for this Grade 14 position is $56,506 plus a $575 shift differential and $4,000 in location pay. Current NYS employees will receive the hiring rate or a percentage increase in basic annual salary, whichever results in a higher salary. View our Benefits at a Glance

Minimum Qualifications:
For consideration for this title, you must meet one of the following minimum qualifications:

NYS Department of Civil Service Eligible List or eligible for transfer

Or

Open competitive (Non-competitive, NY HELPS ) Qualifications:

Either 1. Possession of a High-Pressure Boiler Operating Engineer License or Stationary Engineer License;

Or, 2. A bachelor’s degree in Facilities Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Marine Engineering;

Or, 3. Four years of full-time hands on experience in the maintenance and operation of commercial, industrial, institutional facility, computer applications of digital energy platforms and building analytics and/or performing diagnosis, repair of HVAC systems or boilers or auxiliary equipment;

Or, 4. Four years of full-time hands on experience in a residential setting performing diagnosis, operation, maintenance repair of HVAC systems or boilers or auxiliary equipment;

Or, 5. An associate’s degree in HVAC AND two years of qualifying experience as described in EITHER qualification #3 or #4 above;

Or, 6. Completion of an HVAC certificate or diploma from a BOCES program (900 hours) OR completion of an approved certificate in HVAC , electrical, refrigeration, boiler operations and maintenance, or plumbing from an accredited technical school or technology college AND two years of qualifying experience as described in EITHER qualification #3 or #4 above.

Or, 7. Graduate of heating, HVAC , ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration apprenticeship program from the U.S. Air Force;

Or, 8. Must have been an enlisted machinery technician (MK) with the U.S. Coast Guard OR possession of a certificate as a Marine Engineer issued by the U.S. Coast Guard;

Or, 9. Must have been an enlisted power generation equipment repairer with the U.S. Army;

Or, 10. Must have been an enlisted gas turbine systems technician, submarine nuclear propulsion plant operator reactor control, utilities man, machinist mate, or engineman with the U.S. Navy;

Or, 11. Must have a Merchant Mariner’s Document ( MMD ) and have been a qualified member of the engine department ( QMED ) as an oiler, fireman/water tender, refrigerating engineer or engineman with the U.S. Merchant Marine;

Or, 12. Completion of a New York State Department of Labor registered apprenticeship program for stationary engineers, plant maintenance (plumber/steamfitter), HVAC Mechanic or plant maintenance (refrigeration/AC).

The State University of New York College of Optometry is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction, or retaliation.

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