Review Vacancy
AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for
TitlePlant Utilities Engineer 2
Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance
Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)
Minimum Qualifications PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Working knowledge of the methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in the trade or trades to which assigned
• Working knowledge of the methods, materials and tools used in making mechanical and routine electrical repairs to heating, ventilating, air-conditioning, refrigeration, plumbing, pneumatic control systems and direct digital and other microprocessor-controlled systems.
• Working knowledge of safety standards and procedures
• Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
• Basic computer skills preferred
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION:
You must take and pass a Civil Service examination in order to be considered for this position.
Permanent Qualifications:
Must currently be a permanent in the title of Plant Utilities 2
OR
Must be active and reachable on the Civil Service Eligible List.
Transfer Qualifications:
Eligible for 70.1 Transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.
Duties Description PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Schedules staff to insure adequate coverage on all shifts.
• Assigns staff to maintenance and repair projects; observes and inspects work while in progress and when completed to ensure the proper use of materials, workmanship, that safety regulations and relevant codes are followed, that schedules are met, and that work is performed according to plan.
• May be required to supervise other trades or private contractors as needed for both campus and community.
• Supervises the handling of various types of hazardous materials, such as refrigerants, Freon, gas, fuel oil, solvents, antifreeze, biocides, nitrates, amines, ethanol, acids, caustic soda, regulated waste and refuse.
• Supervises the servicing and maintenance of residential heating and air conditioning equipment.
• Supervises and conducts boiler, HVAC, and water systems testing, analyzing results and adding chemicals to maintain proper residuals in boiler and piping systems.
• Operates and supervises staff in operation of high-pressure boilers, air handling equipment and refrigeration equipment. Duties include starting, regulating, and troubleshooting to maintain proper and reliable operation.
• Supervises operations and maintenance within an asbestos environment and/or supervise any asbestos removal project being carried out by other employees or private contractors ensuring compliance with code rule 56 and OSHA regulations.
• Works in confined space situations using personal protective equipment and supervise others working in confined space using personal protective equipment.
• Working knowledge of OSHA, PESH, EPA, DEC, Health, NYS Uniform Fire Prevention and Building Code and Labor rules and regulations as they relate to the requirements of the occupation, including oil spills, chemical spills, air quality, stack emissions, and water contamination.
• Supervises the response to incidents having potential environmental impact and/or safety concerns, such as chemical spills, oil spills and blowouts and may be called upon to implement evacuation plans in emergency situations.
• May require daily travel within the district, as well as some travel within NY State to assist other districts with special projects
• Candidate will be trained in the operation and maintenance procedures as related to Asbestos Containing Materials.
• Required to perform on call duties for required district.
• In the absence of Plant Superintendent may fulfill those duties and responsibilities.
• Will be required to train and supervise others.
• Will be required to plan and lay out work, develop time and material lists for projects assigned
• Will be required to read and interpret plans, codes, diagrams, architectural blueprints and specifications
• Valid NYS driver’s License
• Travel required
Additional Comments ADDITIONAL COMMENTS:
OPWDD is committed to creating and sustaining a culture of inclusion. We believe that we are most effective in managing and improving our service system with a diverse team of employees. With such a large workforce, we rely on the collective individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, self-expression, ideas and talent that our employees bring to their work. This speaks to our culture and is a key part of our successes. As we continuously recruit people for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that applicants bring in terms of their education, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation, and beliefs.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.