Review Vacancy
TitlePlant Utilities Engineer 1
Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance
Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $54860 to $66634 Annually
Minimum Qualifications Non-Competitive (NY HELPS) Minimum Qualifications for the Plant Utilities Engineer 1:
Either 1. Graduate of heating, HVAC, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration apprenticeship program from the U.S. Air Force;
Or 2. 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 3. Must have been an enlisted power generation equipment repairer with the U.S. Army;
Or 4. 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 5. 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 6. 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) (See Note #1);
Or 7. Possession of a High-Pressure Boiler Operating Engineer License or Stationary Engineer License;
Or 8. A bachelor's degree in Facilities Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Marine Engineering;
Or 9. 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 10. 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 11. An associate's degree in HVAC AND two years of qualifying experience as described in EITHER qualification #13 or #14 above;
Or 12. 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 (See Note #2) AND two years of qualifying experience as described in EITHER qualification #13 or #14 above.
Duties Description The Maintenance Operations Center at SUNY Oneonta is accepting applications for the position of Plant Utilities Engineer 1 (PUE 1). Plant utility engineers are responsible for the overall operation and maintenance of the University's Central Heating Plant. The Central Heating Plant operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Positions involve shift work which includes nights, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
There are two full-time positions available: one permanent position, and one temporary position.
This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).
For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title maybe filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply.
At a future date, it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.
Additional Comments This is a full-time, permanent position. The shift varies every year due to a bidding system.
To apply online go to: http://oneonta.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=179076. Please upload a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references (required). You may add additional documents you would like a candidate to supply.
For questions, contact Elizabeth Fitzgerald at elizabeth.fitzgerald@oneonta.edu
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address elizabeth.fitzgerald@oneonta.edu
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Notes on ApplyingThis is a full-time, permanent position.
Employees who believe they are eligible to apply for this position under applicable Civil Service Laws and who are interested in applying for consideration for appointment to this position are required to file an appropriate notice of such interest by November 23, 2022.
Please note: This is a continuous recruitment title. To be considered for this position you must complete in full the New York State Civil Service Application form, and submit directly to the Office of Employment Opportunities, 236 Netzer. The application form can be accessed here: https://www.cs.ny.gov/extdocs/pdf/20-450&20-451.pdf
If you have any questions about the application form or the application process for this title, please contact the Office of Employment Opportunities directly at x2581 or stop by the office in 236 Netzer.
This is a full-time, permanent position. The shift varies every year due to a bidding system.
To apply online go to: http://oneonta.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=179076. Please upload a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references (required). You may add additional documents you would like a candidate to supply.
For questions, contact Elizabeth Fitzgerald at elizabeth.fitzgerald@oneonta.edu