Plant Utilities Engineer 1

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook (NY)

On-site

USD 53,000 - 65,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Stony Brook University seeks a Plant Utilities Engineer I to maintain HVAC and related systems across campus. The role requires climbing, lifting, and working in confined spaces, with a 40-hour week, 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.

Monday through Friday, in a full-time capacity. The candidate will operate and maintain pumps, boilers, chillers, and building control systems, troubleshoot pneumatic and digital controls, and assist senior staff while ensuring safety protocols and timely completion of work

Qualifications

Graduate of heating, HVAC, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration apprenticeship program or equivalent.
Four years of hands-on experience in maintenance and operation of HVAC systems or boilers.
Possession of High-Pressure Boiler Operating Engineer License or Stationary Engineer License.
Completion of NYC NYS Dept. of Labor registered apprenticeship program for stationary engineers or HVAC-related field.

Responsibilities

Operate and perform maintenance on HVAC and mechanical equipment including pumps, fans, controls, boilers, chillers, and steam generators.
Troubleshoot pneumatic and digital control systems and maintain building management systems.
Operate, maintain and repair HVAC distribution and refrigeration systems; work in confined spaces and utility tunnels.
Follow work orders, document hours and materials, supervise junior staff as needed, and respond to HVAC calls on/off shift.

Skills

HVAC knowledge

Physical stamina

Safety procedures

Building systems

Education

HVAC certificate/diploma

Bachelor’s degree in Facilities/Mechanical/Electrical/Marine Engineering

Four years hands-on HVAC experience

Job description

Job Description - Plant Utilities Engineer 1 (2603899)

Plant Utilities Engineer 1

Required Qualifications: As per Civil Service Standards and Specifications. This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). Ability to climb, stoop and do moderately heavy lifting/moving(up to 50 lbs). Candidate must be able to perform the physical tasks of the position such as bending, lifting, stretching and climbing. Must have the ability to work in confined spaces and from a ladder, scaffolding or man lift over ten feet in height. Must have, keep and maintain the appropriate valid NYS Driver’s License; have a motor vehicle record which is free from major violations or a pattern of repeat violations. (***Out-of-State Applicants, see "Special Notes"). To qualify for this position, the selected individual must successfully pass a pulmonary function test to certify them to wear protective equipment; for example respirators. The tests shall be provided by the employing department. You must meet one or more of the following requirements to be considered for appointment to this title:

Either 1. Graduate of heating, HVAC, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration apprenticeship program from the U.S. Air Force;
Or 2. 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 3. Must have been an enlisted power generation equipment repairer with the U.S. Army;
Or 4. 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 5. 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 6. 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) (See Note #1);
Or 7. Possession of a High-Pressure Boiler Operating Engineer License or Stationary Engineer License;
Or 8. A bachelor’s degree in Facilities Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Marine Engineering;
Or 9. 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 10. 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 11. An associate’s degree in HVAC AND two years of qualifying experience as described in EITHER qualification #9 or #10 above;
Or 12. 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 #9 or #10 above.

Preferred Qualifications: An Associate’s Degree in Plant Utilities Technology or the equivalent. Brief Description of Duties: The Plant Utilities Engineer I for Resident Operations and West Campus HVAC will maintain HVAC systems that support the campus community and maintain all HVAC equipment. As a PUE 1, you must be able to climb, stoop, and lift heavy objects and/or equipment.

Operate and perform maintenance on all HVAC and other mechanical equipment, including but not limited to, pumps, fans, pneumatic controls, building management systems, compressors, chemical testing and treatment, recording, boilers, chillers and steam generators. Troubleshoot and adjust pneumatic and digital control systems.
Operate, maintain, and repair high temperature/high pressure water distribution systems. Entry into confined spaces and work within the utility tunnel for extended periods of time.
Operate, maintain and repair direct expansion of refrigeration equipment, chilled water distribution systems, air handling and AC systems.
Operate, maintain and repair ventilation systems, ie: exhaust fans, ductwork, kitchen hoods, and laboratory fume hoods.
Follow the task provided on each work order, fills out or completes every work order daily to include time and materials used. Follow directions from senior personnel and work well with peers and subordinates. May supervise lower level staff, i.e., Plant Utilities Assistant (PUA) & Facility Operations Assistant 1 (Utilities) employees, including preparing and reviewing timesheets. Provide instructions to maintenance assistants and/or helpers on routine jobs and equipment inspection. Responds to HVAC calls on and off shift.
Implement and enforce safety procedures and standards. Shows proper care when utilizing power tools, ensures proper safety procedures are followed. Keep work areas as clean and safe as possible. Follow all lock out / tag out procedures, including the use of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) required by the campus.
Other duties as assigned as appropriate to rank and departmental mission.

Special Notes: These are full-time positions, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. FLSA Nonexempt position, eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. Internal and external search to occur simultaneously. Mandatory rehire roster candidates have preference. SG 14 Hiring Rate $59,049. This position includes location pay of $4,150 per year. The selected candidate must successfully clear a background investigation. For this position, we are unable to sponsor candidates for work visas. This position may be designated 55 b/c and is subject to verification of applicant eligibility.

Seniority for promotion is the length of service in the Operational Services Bargaining Unit. Seniority applies to vacant non-competitive class positions in salary grades higher than the applicants grade. Applicants must meet the posted qualifications/job requirements, legitimate operating needs of the department and have the ability to perform duties and responsibilities satisfactorily.

At time of submission, candidates must include all relevant work experience and training/education information. Submissions failing to do so, will not be considered.

Upon conditional offer, the State Classified Appointments Unit will ask for proof of relevant experience or training/education.

Time and attendance, past evaluations, disciplinary history and the ability to perform the physical and supervisory aspects of this position will be considered as part of the selection process. Verifiable proof of credentials as stated above are the responsibility of the applicant. Please be prepared to document proof of qualifications with application.

Essential Position: This has been designated as an essential position based on the duties of the job and the functions performed. Positions that are designated as such are required to report to work/remain at work even if classes are canceled, and the campus is working on limited operations in an emergency. This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply. At a future date, it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in an NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified. Employees appointed via the NY HELPS program are restricted for promotional appointment until their position is covered-in to the competitive class by the New York State Civil Service Commission (CSC), or they otherwise obtain permanent competitive status. The CSC has recently covered-in employees who were appointed via NY HELPS on a permanent or contingent permanent basis between June 12, 2025 and July 15, 2026. Notification to employees regarding a change in their status is forthcoming. You may wish to apply if you received a permanent NY HELPS appointment to a qualifying title within these timeframes and are interested in this opportunity. Your eligibility for promotion will be reviewed by Human Resources. Employees with a permanent NY HELPS appointment occurring effective July 15, 2026 or later will be addressed with a subsequent cover-in. Posting Overview: This position will remain posted until filled or for a maximum of 90 days. An initial review of all applicants will occur two weeks from the posting date. Candidates are advised on the application that for full consideration, applications must be received before the initial review date (which is within two weeks of the posting date).

If within the initial review no candidate was selected to fill the position posted, additional applications will be considered for the posted position; however, the posting will close once a finalist is identified, and at minimal, two weeks after the initial posting date. Please note, that if no candidate were identified and hired within 90 days from initial posting, the posting would close for review, and possibly reposted at a later date.

***Out-of-State Applicants: Please note as a condition of employment and in order for this position to be tendered, the successful incumbent will be required to provide evidence of a valid license and driving abstract from the state issuing the license within five business days of a conditional offer and must obtain a NYS driver's license within 30 days of official start date.

Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in the creation of an inclusive learning and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.

Stony Brook University is dedicated to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants, including individuals with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application, interview, or hiring process, please request one by contacting oea_ada@stonybrook.edu. We will consider accommodation requests in compliance with applicable laws. This process is independent and does not require any voluntary self-identification of disability status. Please include the position title and position number (if known) in your message.

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Job Number:

2603899

Job Field:

Plant Utilities Engineer

Primary Location:

Department/Hiring Area : HVAC

Schedule:

Full-time

Shift:

Day Shift Shift Hours : Monday - Friday, 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.