Plant Utilities Engineer 1 — Evening/Weekend Shift

Upstate; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Upstate in Syracuse is seeking a Plant Utilities Engineer 1 to operate, maintain and repair complex heating, steam and HVAC systems, plus associated equipment. The role requires journey-level duties, strong problem-solving and the ability to interpret gauges, read manuals and use trade tools.

Candidates should hold a relevant license or degree as listed, with years of hands-on HVAC/boiler experience, and a valid NYS driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Possession of required professional licenses or a degree as listed above.
• Four years of hands-on experience in HVAC, boilers or related systems (qualifying scenarios).
• Associates degree with HVAC focus plus two years of qualifying experience.
• Completion of HVAC-related training or apprenticeship with two years of qualifying experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain and repair high pressure/temperature hot water and steam systems.
• Maintain mechanical equipment rooms, refrigeration and air conditioning equipment.
• Troubleshoot equipment, read gauges/meters and interpret manuals.

Skills

Journeyman skills

Gauge reading

Troubleshooting

Education

High-Pressure Boiler Operating Engineer License

Stationary Engineer License

Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Marine Engineering

Associate’s degree in HVAC

BOCES HVAC certificate (900 hours)

New York State Department of Labor registered apprenticeship (stationary engineers)

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Upstate in Syracuse is seeking a Plant Utilities Engineer 1 to operate, maintain and repair complex heating, steam and HVAC systems, plus associated equipment. The role requires journey-level duties, strong problem-solving and the ability to interpret gauges, read manuals and use trade tools.

Candidates should hold a relevant license or degree as listed, with years of hands-on HVAC/boiler experience, and a valid NYS driver’s license.