FACILITIES TECH / HANDYMAN / MAINTENANCE TECH

NY Creates serves as a bridge for advanced electronics, leads projects that advance R&D in emerging technologies, and generates the jobs of tomorrow. NY Creates also runs some of the most advanced facilities in the world, boasts more than 3,000 industry experts and faculty, and manages public and private investments of more than $25 billion - placing it at the global epicenter of high-tech innovation and commercialization. Position Summary, Facility UPW/WWT Technician The Facilities UPW/WWT Technician is responsible for performing preventative maintenance, inspections, and operational support for Ultra-Pure Water (UPW) and Wastewater Treatment (WWT) systems to ensure required standards of purity, quality, and facility performance are consistently met. This role includes the operation, testing, maintenance, and repair of treatment equipment, as well as contributing to the development and implementation of system start-up, shutdown, and preventative maintenance procedures. The position requires working independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment to provide reliable service and customer support. The shift for Night 2 is Wednesday-Friday every other Saturday from 7:00pm-7:30am. Key Responsibilities Conduct preventative maintenance inspections and perform required preventative maintenance duties including but not limited to the operation, maintenance, testing and repair of UPW (Ultra-Pure Water) and WWT (Wastewater Treatment) systems to meet the required standards of purity, quality, and facility performance. Participation in the development of equipment start-up, shut-down, and preventative maintenance procedures. Provide customer satisfaction and support. Good communication skills and proficient use of Microsoft Office and Maintenance Management programs. Possess good mechanical aptitude and the ability to work safely. There may be opportunities for overtime hours. Requirements: Minimum Qualifications, Facility UPW/WWT Technician Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent AND 5-7 years' experience in a skilled level of mechanical maintenance OR equivalent educational and professional experience and training associated in a highly technical/engineering environment. Including operational experience with technical training; general understanding of various disciplines such as mechanical, electrical and control systems. Experience in working with maintenance schedules, blueprints, diagrams, sketches codes and maintaining detailed and accurate records. on a regular basis throughout the shift and frequent climbing (i.e. ascending/descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, etc.). This position requires some work in adverse weather conditions and exposure to hazards (i.e. proximity to moving mechanical parts, heat, cold and noise exposure). Must have good communications skills, be able to work well in a team environment, possess good mechanical aptitude, and be able to work safely. Must be able to maintain detailed, accurate records, and prepare necessary reports with skilled use of Microsoft Office Suite software and Maintenance Management programs. This is an essential personnel position for the maintenance and operation of the campus during an emergency. Preferred Qualifications, Facility UPW/WWT Technician Associate's degree in engineering and 5 years of experience in UPW and WWT operations, OR 10 years UPW and WWT operational experience with technical training; general understanding of all related disciplines such as device performance, electrical, chemical and waste handling (drum and bulk), scrubbers, reporting and control systems, PLC programming & operation and bulk gas system operation. Must be able to maintain detailed, accurate records, and prepare necessary reports with skilled use of Microsoft Office Suite software. At NY Creates we are dedicated to building a welcoming team. Benefits Medical, Vision, and Dental Competitive Pay and PTO Flexible Heath Spending and Dependent Care Accounts Basic / Optional Life Insurance Post-Retirement Health Insurance Employer contribution of 7% of earnings to a Basic Retirement plan after meeting one year of service. Optional employee contributed retirement account. Location: 257 Fuller Road, Albany, NY 12203 Salary Range: Tech Level 1-3 1-8 years of experience: $27.00 - $37.00 Tech Level 3-5 6-20 years of experience: $36.00 - $50.00 *Night Shift receives a shift differential of 15% from 7:00pm-7:30am, a minimum of 4 hours must be worked during these hours to receive shift differential. *Posted salary rates are determined upon experience and education Additional Information: NOTE: Some positions require access to export-controlled commodities, technical data, technology, software, or restricted programs where U.Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security, the U.The decision to pursue an export license application is at The Research Foundation for SUNY's sole discretion. Employment is with the Research Foundation for SUNY. The Research Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans. 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