Plant Engineering Technician II

Location: City of Rochester

Essential Duties & Responsibilities Performs physical and computer rounds of capital equipment on a daily basis, noting any deviations or operational concerns, making corrections, and reporting concerns to colleagues and/or supervision

Responds to all types of service calls placed by students and faculty/staff including fire alarms, heating and cooling issues, refrigeration, plumbing, door problems, elevator problems, and electrical problems as dispatched by the Department and Public Safety Utilizes Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) drawings, design specifications, or manufacturers' recommendations to troubleshoot, adjust, and verify systems operation

Performs water treatment testing on closed loops, cooling towers, and steam boilers. Makes any necessary adjustments to chemical feed equipment, calibrates sensors, maintains softeners, and adds chemicals to systems, as necessary

Performs preventive maintenance on Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) equipment, and makes any necessary repairs

Performs repairs on Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) equipment:
Including but is not limited to dismantling equipment and removing it Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Knowledge of web-based Building Management Systems Knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standards, laws and regulations

Skill in using specialized tools and software for monitoring and maintaining plant systems

Skill in documenting maintenance activities and communicating effectively with engineers and management

Ability to safely operate and maintain large facilities equipment and systems including boilers, chillers, hot and chilled water systems, emergency power gensets, refrigeration systems, electrical breakers, Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) units, computer systems, and underground infrastructure systems

Ability to safely operate all equipment including, but not limited to; trucks, utility vehicles, hand tools, and power tools

Minimum Education & Experience Associate's degree in related field2 years of relevant experience

Equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered

Job Level Overview Operations, Administrative, Service, or Technical Support Level 2 - An intermediate level role with working foundational knowledge and skills to perform routine and occasionally non-routine tasks. Tasks may require interpretation or deviation from standard procedures. May provide assistance to entry level staff.

About Facilities Management Services (FMS) & Engineering Services Facilities Management Services (FMS) supports the RIT community by designing, constructing, operating, and maintaining a high-quality, cost-effective campus environment. Within FMS, the Engineering Services team consists of Operations, Controls, and Repair & Preventative Maintenance teams that are responsible for heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC), and refrigeration equipment across the RIT campus. As part of the Engineering Services team, the HVAC/R Systems Team Lead plays a vital role in supporting the reliable operation of these systems.

Why Join Our Team Work with a team that values hard work and the difference it makes every day. FMS provides dependable, year‑round employment and hands‑on training to help you grow on the job.

Benefits Eligible for RIT’s comprehensive benefits program, including:

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Sick and vacation time
12 paid holidays per year Retirement and financial planning resources

Educational benefits for employees and dependents

Employee wellness program

Free use of on‑site fitness facilities

ScheduleC-Shift—Tuesday–Saturday, 11 PM to 730 AMFLSA Category Non-Exempt Work Location On Campus Compensation $23.80-$27.00

Application Materials When you are ready to complete an application for this position please be prepared to submit the below requested information. This will be required to ensure your application is processed in a timely manner.

Curriculum Vitae or Resume Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.

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