Plant Utilities Engineer 1 NY HELPS

About the Role

Operates, maintains, and repairs high-pressure steam and hot water boilers, water supply and return systems, and related equipment. Manages computerized energy management systems controlling boiler operations, auxiliary equipment, and HVAC systems.

Responsibilities

• Respond to mechanical, electrical, or plumbing calls; troubleshoot and coordinate necessary repairs.
• Conduct boiler and water testing, analyze results, and add chemicals to maintain proper system functions.
• Clean, inspect, and maintain boilers by performing chemical cleaning, repairing brickwork, replacing tubes, calibrating controls, and maintaining boiler combustion and emissions.
• Assist with maintenance and repair of water and sewage pumping, filtration, and treatment equipment.
• Perform work on underground steam distribution lines.
• Handle hazardous materials and respond to incidents with potential environmental impact, including oil spills, chemical spills, air quality issues, stack emissions, and water contamination.
• Use a variety of hand and power tools, including those specific to mechanical, electrical, and plumbing trades.
• May supervise subordinate staff, including Plant Utilities Assistants, Facility Operations Assistants, and other trades staff.
• May be required to obtain asbestos removal certification or operate and test campus pool equipment.
• May be required to obtain a NYS Class C water operator's license.

Requirements

• Completion of the NY State Civil Service decentralized exam for Plant Utilities Engineer 1 and reachable status.
• One of the following:
  • HVAC certificate or diploma plus four (4) years of full-time hands-on qualifying experience.
  • Associate's degree plus two (2) years of qualifying experience.
  • Satisfactory completion of a training course in fundamentals of stationary engineering, plus either:
    • Satisfactory completion of appropriate mechanical or electrical experience, or
    • Four years' experience in the operation and/or maintenance of high-pressure steam boilers or auxiliary high-pressure steam lines and equipment.
• Ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position satisfactorily.
• Willingness to enter confined spaces.
• Completion of an annual respirator test.
• Valid NYS Driver's license.