Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 04/23/25
Applications Due: 05/15/25
Vacancy ID: 186240
Position Information
NY HELPYes
AgencyCollege of Optometry
TitlePlant Utilities Engineer 1
Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance
Salary Grade14
Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $60506 to $60506 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class
Travel Percentage 0%
Schedule
Workweek Variable
Hours Per Week 40
Workday
From 2 PM
To 10:30 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
Location
County New York
Street Address 33 West 42nd Street New York, NY 10036
City New York City
StateNY
Zip Code10036
Job Specifics
Duties Description 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 to Sunday 2 PM - 10:30 PM
Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:
For consideration for this title, you must meet one of the following minimum qualifications:
NYS Department of Civil Service Eligible List or eligible for transfer
Or
Open competitive (Non-competitive, NY HELPS) Qualifications:
Either 1. Possession of a High-Pressure Boiler Operating Engineer License or Stationary Engineer License;
Or, 2. A bachelor’s degree in Facilities Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Marine Engineering;
Or, 3. 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;
Or, 4. 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;
Or, 5. An associate’s degree in HVAC AND two years of qualifying experience as described in EITHER qualification #3 or #4 above;
Or, 6. 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.
Or, 7. Graduate of heating, HVAC, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration apprenticeship program from the U.S. Air Force;
Or, 8. 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;
Or, 9. Must have been an enlisted power generation equipment repairer with the U.S. Army;
Or, 10. 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;
Or, 11. 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;
Or, 12. 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).
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
How to Apply
Name Guerda Fils
Telephone
Fax
Email Address gfils@sunyopt.edu
Address
Street 33 West 42nd Street New York, NY 10036
1st floor
City New York City
State NY
Zip Code 10036
Notes on ApplyingPlease apply on the College's website: https://sunyopt.peopleadmin.com/postings/2285
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