Review Vacancy
AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for
TitlePlant Utilities Engineer 2
Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance
Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $57779 to $69882 Annually
Minimum Qualifications • Currently reachable on the Plant Utilities Engineer 2 Civil Service Exam
• In title Plant Utilities Engineer 2, Grade 16
• One year of permanent service as a Plant Utilities Engineer 1
• Eligible for transfer under Section 70.1
Duties Description PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Plant Utilities Engineer 2 is a working supervisor with direct responsibility for the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, testing and calibration of mechanical and electrical equipment providing heat, hot water, ventilation, air-conditioning, electrical distribution systems, fire alarm and sprinkler systems on campus and community programs.
• 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 insure 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.
• Supervises and operates large central absorption, centrifugal, screw driven and hermetic chiller systems and other refrigeration equipment. Duties include starting, regulating and troubleshooting to maintain proper temperature.
• Supervises operations and maintenance within an asbestos environment and/or supervise any asbestos removal project being carried out by other employees or private contractors insuring 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, Lead Paint, and Mold Remediation.
Preferred Requirements:
• 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.
• 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.
• Basic computer skills preferred
• Valid NYS driver’s License
Additional Comments • Family and household member relationships: OPWDD policy may impact eligibility for this position. Employees are responsible for recognizing the relationship and not posting for positions where it would be a concern. Before you apply read Section 120.27 of the Region 3 Policy Manual. Please e-mail odh.personnel@opwdd.ny.gov if you have you need help determining if this policy applies to you.
• CAPA: Must be cleared by the NYS Central Register for Child Abuse and Maltreatment, if position requires working with minors and not previously cleared.
• If you are employed by state government you may be able to receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments have been made under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time for a qualifying employer. For more information on PSLF, please visit www.studentAid.gov/publicservice.
• Employees on long term leave can bid on positions but must be able to report to work within fourteen (14) days and be able to perform the essential functions of their positions with or without reasonable accommodation (RA). If an employee believes that they need a reasonable accommodation, they should contact the NYS OPWDD Workforce and Talent Management Central Office (518) 473-4785 or Email at accommodationrequests@opwdd.ny.gov to obtain information and RA forms.
• For CSEA positions: Local Bidding Agreements will be honored.
• Preference will be given to OPWDD employees impacted by closures. If you are being impacted by closure, please indicate this on your resume/cover letter.
• In order to be eligible for appointment and to maintain employment, you cannot be listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of the Federal and/or State Medicaid and Medicare exclusion lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally assisted program). If you are appointed and subsequently listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of these lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally assisted program), you may be terminated from your employment.
• OPWDD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
• 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.
• As a participating agency in the Health Care and Mental Hygiene Worker Bonus Program (HWB), employees may be eligible to earn up to $3000 in bonuses for qualifying service if they meet specific requirements including continuous service during the appropriate vesting periods. For more information on the program, please contact Capital District Human Resources at ODH.Personnel@opwdd.ny.gov
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Capital District DDSO Human Resources Office
Email Address odh.personnel@opwdd.ny.gov
Address
500 Balltown Road - Building 1
Notes on ApplyingPlease submit cover letter and resume to:
Capital District DDSO
Human Resources Office
Building 1
500 Balltown Road
Schenectady, New York 12304
Phone: 518-388-0838
Fax: 518-370-7536
Email: odh.personnel@opwdd.ny.gov
*Please reference EOA #23-028 in all correspondence.