Plant Utilities Engineer ; NY HELPS; Two
Job in
Oneonta, Otsego County, New York, 13820, USA
Listed on 2026-06-16
Listing for:
SUNY Oneonta
Full Time, Apprenticeship/Internship
position Listed on 2026-06-16
Job specializations:
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Engineering
HVAC Tech / Heating Engineer, Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Mechanical Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Job Description:
TITLE:
Plant Utilities Engineer 1 (NY HELPS) (Two vacancies)
LOCATION:
MOC Heating Plant
UNIT: CSEA, OSU
CLASS:
Competitive
SALARY: $56,506. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
DATE VACATED: 4/24/2025 and 11/5/2025
DATE POSTED: 06/11/2026
DESCRIPTION
A Plant Utilities Engineer 1 is responsible for the overall operation and maintenance of the University's Central Heating Plant, which operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. In this role, the incumbent ensures the safe, efficient, and continuous operation of plant systems and equipment supporting campus facilities. Responsibilities include the operation, maintenance, monitoring, and repair of a wide range of mechanical, electrical, and HVAC systems.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
* Operating, maintaining, and repairing steam and hot water boilers, water supply and return systems, electronic and pneumatic combustion and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) control systems.
* Operating forced or induced draft fan systems, chiller systems, and other refrigeration equipment.
* Operating computers that control boiler operations, auxiliary equipment, and HVAC systems.
* Conducting boiler, HVAC, and water systems testing, analyzing results, and adding chemicals to maintain proper system functions.
* Balancing air distribution systems and maintaining proper air temperature, humidity, freshness, and flow quality.
* Cleaning, inspecting, and maintaining boilers by performing chemical cleaning of equipment, repairing brickwork, replacing tubes, and maintaining combustion and emissions systems.
* Performing chiller maintenance, including cleaning condenser tubes and evaporators, and maintaining and repairing pumps, air compressors, steam systems, cooling towers, motors, and variable frequency drives.
* Performing maintenance and repair on various water and sewage pumping, filtration, and treatment equipment.
* Cleaning, maintaining, and repairing HVAC systems and equipment; calibrating controls; performing air testing and chemical treatment; and replacing air filters.
* Responding to mechanical, electrical, or plumbing calls; troubleshooting and coordinating necessary repairs.
* Maintaining computerized energy management systems; troubleshooting problems; and identifying and replacing faulty equipment and devices.
* Identifying, recommending, and assisting in developing energy conservation projects and initiatives.
* Handling various types of hazardous materials and responding to incidents with potential environmental or safety impacts (e.g., chemical spills, oil spills, blowouts); implementing evacuation plans in emergency situations.
* Maintaining right-to-know libraries, responding to inquiries, assessing problems, and providing guidance related to incidents.
* Operating electrical distribution systems and related equipment, including generators, transformers, switch gear, and emergency power systems.
* Supervising subordinate staff, including Plant Utilities Assistants, Facility Operations Assistants, contractors, and other trades staff.
Requirements:
QUALIFICATIONS
Competitive:
The successful candidate must be reachable on the full-time, permanent Civil Service list for Plant Utilities Engineer 1, have held the permanent title of Plant Utilities Engineer 1 in the past or be eligible to transfer into the title.
OR
Non-Competitive NY HELPS
Qualifications:
This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). To be considered for appointment through NY HELPS, candidates must meet the non-competitive minimum qualifications for this position:
* 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).
* 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,…
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