Plant Utilities Engineer 1

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 through Sunday – 2 pm – 10:30 pm, Days off are Mondays & Tuesdays. Monday to Friday 6 am – 2:30 pm, Days off are Saturday and Sunday. Salary The hiring rate for this Grade 14 position is $56,506 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. Minimum Qualifications NYS Department of Civil Service Eligible List or eligible for transfer Open competitive (Non-competitive, NY HELPS) Qualifications Possession of a High-Pressure Boiler Operating Engineer License or Stationary Engineer License. A bachelor’s degree in Facilities Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Marine Engineering. 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. 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. An associate’s degree in HVAC AND two years of qualifying experience as described in EITHER qualification #3 or #4 above. 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. Graduate of heating, HVAC, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration apprenticeship program from the U.S. Air Force. 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. Must have been an enlisted power generation equipment repairer with the U.S. Army. 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. 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. 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). About US The State University of New York College of Optometry is dedicated to advancing our mission to serve the public through excellence in education, research, and patient care. We prepare future optometrists, conduct innovative research that enhances quality of life, and deliver exceptional patient care, outreach, and access to eye health services for all who need them. Our community embraces pluralism, respect, critical inquiry, debate, and civil discourse in every aspect of our work. SUNY College of Optometry is an equal opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr