Stationary Engineer

Stationary Engineer HV-CS-9700Founded in 1953, Hudson Valley Community College (HVCC) located in scenic Upstate NY is a multi-campus College with locations in Troy and Malta New York. HVCC offers more than 80 degree and certificate programs in three schools: Business and Liberal Arts; Health Sciences; and Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). Hudson Valley is one of 30 community colleges in the State University of New York (SUNY) system and serves nearly 9,000 students each year. The college is a recognized leader in career and transfer preparation, workforce training initiatives, distance learning and service to a diverse population of students. Hudson Valley has an extension center in Malta, NY known as HVCC North and sponsors the Capital District Educational Opportunity Center in Troy, NY. With more than 80,000 alumni and nearly 1,000 employees, the college is a catalyst for educational opportunity and economic development in the Capital Region of New York State. Hudson Valley seeks experienced, dynamic, capable, creative and caring individuals who would like to join our team on the Classified Staff and continue to build on decades of successful service to our community.This is a journeyman level position involving responsibility for the operation, monitoring and repair of all heating, ventilating and air conditioning equipment and allied environmental control systems. An incumbent responds to emergency calls in addition to performing scheduled preventative maintenance on all HVAC and other operating equipment within the facility. An incumbent is generally supervised by a Senior Stationary Engineer but is permitted to exercise a considerable degree of independent judgment in carrying out the assigned duties. Direct supervision is exercised over the work of subordinate maintenance Personnel.Minimum Qualifications: Two (2) years of experience in large-scale operation and maintenance of heating, ventilating and air conditioning equipment. Working knowledge of the construction and the safe and efficient operation of boilers, chillers and auxiliary heating, ventilating and air conditioning equipment; working knowledge of the methods, materials and tools used in the maintenance and repair of boiler, chiller, and auxiliary heating, ventilating and air conditioning equipment; working knowledge of the methods, materials and tools used in making mechanical and routine electrical repairs to heating, ventilating, air conditioning, refrigeration and plumbing systems; ability to read and interpret technical manuals and specifications; ability to diagnose mechanical and electrical problems physical condition commensurate with the demands of the positions. A clean, valid NYS Driver's license is required.Duties and/or Essential Responsibilities: The Stationary Engineer performs work under the direct supervision of the Director of Facilities or his/her designee. Operates and monitors all heating, ventilating and air conditioning equipment, meters and gauges to ensure proper functioning and Develops, implements and executes energy conservation measures to reduce energy consumption; Monitors and applies chemicals for water treatment used in heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems; Performs repairs and minor overhauls of heating, ventilating and air conditioning equipment and allied control systems; Performs preventative maintenance on all HVAC and other operating equipment; Responds to emergency calls regarding mechanical, electrical or plumbing problems; Inspects and repairs boiler fittings such as safety valves, regulators and water columns, and auxiliary machines such as pumps, draft fans, turbines, strokers and burners; Directs or performs the cleaning of boilers and boiler furnaces; Records meter and gauge readings in logbook; May perform related duties in the installation, maintenance and operation of mechanical, electrical or plumbing equipment. A Stationary Engineer also does related work as required.There are two full-time 12-month, 40-hour work week positions available with an hourly rate of $27.7336. Start date is immediate. Hudson Valley offers a full benefit package including Health Insurance, Dental and Eye Insurance, Retirement, employee and employee’s spouse and children free tuition waivers. HVCC also has a generous leave policy. If you’re employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, you might be eligible for the PSLF Program. The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on your Direct Loans.Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Bi-lingual applicants strongly encouraged to apply. Hudson Valley Community College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.