Plant Utilities Engineer ; HVAC - Evening Shift

Plant Utilities Engineer 1 (HVAC) – Full Time Evening Shift Position Summary

A Plant Utilities Engineer 1, on an assigned shift in a heating and/or air‑conditioning plant, or in a single or multi‑building facility, operates, maintains, troubleshoots, repairs, tests, and calibrates mechanical and electrical equipment providing heat, hot water, ventilation, air‑conditioning and electrical distribution in the most efficient and safe manner possible. Incumbents also make recommendations on major overhauls and replacement of equipment and initiate activity relating to energy conservation projects.

• Operate, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, test and calibrate mechanical and electrical equipment providing heat, hot water, ventilation, air conditioning and electrical distribution in a safe and efficient manner.
• Make recommendations on major overhauls and replacement of equipment and identify, recommend, and develop energy conservation projects.
• May supervise subordinate staff in the operation and maintenance of heating facilities and mechanical equipment.
• May also supervise contractors in an emergency or project situation and may be required to assume responsibility for operation of the overall physical plant.
• Other duties as assigned.

• An applicant must have a reachable score on the Plant Utilities Engineer 1 decentralized exam list.
• Graduate of heating, HVAC, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration apprenticeship program from the U.S. Air Force.
• Must have been an enlisted machinery technician (MK) OR possession of a certificate as a Marine Engineer issued by the U.S. Coast Guard.
• Must have been an enlisted power generation equipment repairer with the U.S. Army.
• Must have been an enlisted gas turbine systems technician, submarine nuclear propulsion plant operator reactor control, utilities man, machinist mate, or engine man with the U.S. Navy.
• 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 engine man with the U.S. Merchant Marine.
• Completion of a NYS Department of Labor apprenticeship program for stationary engineers or for plant maintenance (plumber/steamfitter), HVAC Mechanic or plant maintenance (refrigeration/AC).
• Completion of a high‑pressure boiler operating Engineer License or Stationary Engineer License.
• An Associate's degree in HVAC, from an accredited college.
• A Bachelor's degree in Facilities Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical or Marine Engineering.
• Four years or more 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.
• Four years or more of full‑time hands‑on experience in a residential setting performing diagnosis, operation, maintenance repair of HVAC systems or boilers or auxiliary equipment.
• Completion of a HVAC certificate or diploma from a BOCES program (900 hours) or completion of an approved certificate in HVAC, electrical, refrigeration, boiler operations and maintenance, plumbing from an accredited technical school or technology college.

• Valid NYS driver's license.
• Experience in a hospital/healthcare setting.

• Successfully complete pre‑employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Medicine's Employee Health Services.
• Complete electronic reference check with a minimum of three professional references.
• Successfully complete a 4‑panel drug screen.
• Meet regulatory requirements for pre‑employment screenings.
• Provide a copy of any required New York State license(s)/certificate(s).

Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning, and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.

The starting salary range for this position is $56,506. In addition, full‑time CSEA positions receive $4,000 for location, and full‑time evening or night shift positions receive $575 for inconvenience. You will also receive generous leave, health plans and a state pension.

• Job Number: 2600241
• Job Title:
  
  Plant Utilities Engineer 1
• Job Field:
  Plant Utilities Engineer
• Primary
  
  Location:
  
  HVAC
• Schedule:
  
  Full‑time
• Shift: Evening Shift (3pm – 11:30pm)
• Pay Grade: SG14
• Posting
  
  Start Date:
  
  May 4, 2026
• Posting End Date:
  May 19, 2026