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Plant Utilities Engineer 1, SG-14

Geneseo Facilities Department is looking for a reliable and dedicated individual to join our team as a Plant Utilities Engineer 1.

As a Plant Utilities Engineer 1 you will be responsible for operating, maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, testing, and calibrating mechanical and electrical equipment providing heat, hot water, ventilation, air conditioning, and electrical distribution. You will make recommendations on major overhauls and replacement of equipment and initiate activity relating to energy conservation projects. You may supervise the work of Plant Utilities Helpers and Plant Utilities Assistants.

Requirements:

A minimum of 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 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 AND two years of qualifying experience in commercial or residential as described above.

OR currently have permanent appointments in a Plant Utilities Engineer I, SG-14classified position

OR be reachable for appointment on the current NY State Civil Service canvass list for a Plant Utilities Engineer, SG-14 position

Salary - Minimum of SG-14: $54,860 Special Instructions to Applicant

SHIFT - Rotating; You may be required to work weekends, holidays, and mandatory overtime when necessary.

You will be required to contact information for three references. At least two of the references should be current/past supervisors. References will be contacted at the time of interviews

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

All applicants are subject to drug and criminal background checks.

Job Duties/Responsibilities

Function 1: Operate and maintain mechanical, electrical and auxiliary equipment Operate steam and hot water boilers. Operate multi-fuel systems which could include oil, gas, diesel, refuse, and coal. Operate central and auxiliary computers which monitor, test, control and operate boilers, auxiliary equipment and HVAC systems. Operate HVAC systems to maintain proper environmental conditions. Operate high and/or low voltage electrical distribution systems, steam, diesel and gas turbine generators, transformers and switch gears, load centers, and motor control centers

Function 2: Systems Maintenance Clean, inspect, maintain and repair boilers and chillers. Maintain, repair or replace bearings, shafts, controller valves, motors, piping, traps, conveyors and other rotation equipment. Maintain boiler combustion, emission and flame safety control system. Identify, inspect and replace faulty equipment and devices and troubleshoot problems. Respond to calls, usually on off shift hours.

Function 3: Energy Conservation Identify, recommend and develop energy conservation projects. Survey and monitor equipment and systems operation to determine the most efficient mode of operation.

Function 4: Health and Safety May be required to perform minor asbestos removal projects and/or supervise asbestos removal project. Handle various types of hazardous materials. Respond to incidents having potential environmental impact and/or safety concerns and may be called upon to implement evacuation plans in emergency situations.

Function 5: Supervision As assigned, incumbent may supervise Plant Utilities Assistants, Heating Plant Helpers, and other trades and labor class positions on a shift by making work assignments, giving instruction, assisting in performing the work, and assuring work is done in the appropriate manner.

Apply online at: http://www.geneseo.edu/hr/employment

Send completed applications & documentation to: SUNY-Geneseo Human Resources 1 College Circle Doty Hall 318 Geneseo, NY 14454