May 16, 2026

Plant Utilities Engineer 1 Facilities - NY HELPS

Job Description

NY HELP Yes

Agency SUNY Brockport

Title Plant Utilities Engineer 1 Facilities - NY HELPS

Occupational Category Skilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary Grade 14

Bargaining Unit OSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary Range From $56506 to $56506 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation Sunday-Thursday

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 10:30 PM

To 7 AM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Monroe

Street Address 350 New Campus Drive

City Brockport

State NY

Zip Code 14420

Duties Description JOB FUNCTIONSSystem Operations: Operates steam and hot water boilers including lighting off, firing, cleaning, and shutting down systemOperates central and auxiliary computers which monitor, test, control and operate boilers, auxiliary equipment, and HVAC systemsOperates boiler, feed water, and condensate and hot water supply and return systemsTroubleshoots, repairs, and calibrates electronic and pneumatic combustion and HVAC control systemsConducts boiler, HVAC, and water systems testing, analyzing results, and adding chemicals to maintain proper residuals in boiler and piping systemsOperates forced or induced draft fan systems by starting, regulating, and securing fan to maintain proper combustion processOperates large Chillers, centrifugal, screw driven and hermetic chiller systems and other refrigeration equipmentOperates related auxiliary air-conditioning equipment, such as cooling towers, evaporative coolers, fan coils, vacuum pumps, purge chillers, and water-cooled condensersConducts chilled water and condenser water chemical analysis to maintain proper residualsOperates HVAC systems to maintain proper environmental conditions including hydronic, steam, and air handling distribution systemsCalibrates controls, balance air distribution systems, and maintains proper air temperature, humidity, fresh air, and air flow qualityTroubleshoots, adjusts pneumatic and digital control systemsOperates, maintains, and repairs high temperature, high pressure water distribution systems and chilled water AC systemsOperates, maintains, and repairs ventilation systemsMonitors and adjusts system set points and output using remote computer links to the building's programmable logic controlsSystems Maintenance: Cleans, inspects, maintains, and repairs boilers including but not limited to flushing, and chemical cleaning of water side and fire side of boiler equipment, repairing brick work, and replacing tubesMaintains, repairs, or replaces bearings, shafts, controller valves, motors, piping, traps, conveyors, and other equipmentPerforms troubleshooting and repair of building distribution systems including low pressure steam distribution, heat exchangers, hot and cold deck systems, air handlers, and pneumatic and digital controlsMaintains boiler combustion, emission, and flame safety control systemPerforms all chiller maintenance, such as cleaning and replacement of condenser tubes, cleaning of evaporators, maintenance and repair of steam turbines, pumps, air compressors, steam systems, cooling towers, motors, motor starters, and variable frequency drivesPerforms maintenance on HVAC systems, including Direct Digital Controls adjustment, calibration, and modificationMaintains and repairs pumps and piping, perform installation of new and/or modification of existing equipment on a project basis, lubricate fan motors, bearings and belts, clean drip pans and drains, and replace filtersMaintains computerized energy management system, identify, inspect, and replace faulty equipment and devices and troubleshoot problems, including resetting temperature, humidity, fan status, damper controls, valve position, and alarm statusResponds to calls, usually on off shift hours, concerning mechanical, electrical, or plumbing breakdowns. Troubleshoots problems and makes necessary repairs if possible or contacts supervisorCleans, maintains, and repairs HVAC equipment, calibrate controls, perform air testing, replace filters, and test and chemically treat HVAC systems.Performs HVAC system inspections and manufacturer-recommended preventive maintenancePerforms seasonal overhauls and transitions systems from heating to cooling and vice versaEnergy Conservation: Surveys and monitors equipment and systems operation to determine the most efficient mode of operation; read gauges and meters and refer to technical instructions and/or operating manuals to determine if equipment is operating according to specificationsInstalls new equipment and/or modifies existing equipment to operate at peak energy efficiencyIdentify, recommend, and develop energy conservation projects

Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:For consideration for this title, you must meet one of the following minimum qualifications:Candidates must have permanent appointment in a Plant Utilities Engineer 1 classified position (or be eligible for transfer) or be reachable for appointment on the current NY State Civil Service canvass list for Plant Utilities Engineer 1 - Brockport location. New York State Preferred Lists candidates have preferenceOrOpen competitive (Non-competitive, NY HELPS) Qualifications: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) (See Note #1);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, computer applications of digital energy platforms and building analytics and/or performing diagnosis, repair of HVAC systems or boilers or auxiliary equipment;Or 10. 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 11. An associate's degree in HVACAND two years of qualifying experience as described in EITHER qualification #8 or #9 above;Or 12. 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 as described in EITHER qualification #8 or #9 above.Preferred Qualifications:Experience using Footprints and Maximo systems.Ability to use computer-based monitoring and control devices in maintaining and troubleshooting HVAC systems.Ability to perform preventive maintenance according to published guidelines.Knowledge of HVAC installation, troubleshooting, repair and maintenance.Operating Needs: Knowledge of the construction and the safe and efficient operation of boilers, chillers, auxiliary heating, ventilating and air-conditioning equipment, and high and low voltage electrical and generating equipment.Knowledge of the methods, materials and tools used in the maintenance and repair of boiler, chiller, auxiliary heating, ventilating and air-conditioning equipment, and high and low voltage electrical and generating equipment.Working knowledge of the methods, materials and tools used in making mechanical and routine electrical repairs to heating, ventilating, air-conditioning, refrigeration, plumbing, pneumatic control systems and direct digital and other microprocessor-controlled systems.Working knowledge of the operation of computer driven control and energy management systems.Working knowledge of the methods, material and tools used to troubleshoot, maintain and repair sprinkler and fire alarm systems, elevators and switch gear and electrical distribution systems.Working knowledge of the methods, materials and tools used in the maintenance, repair and balancing of building ventilation systems, air handlers, fans and hydronic systems.Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, specifications, design drawings and wiring diagrams.Ability to diagnose mechanical and electrical problems.Possess a valid NYS Driver's License.Ability to operate a variety of hand and power tools.Required to work scheduled and unscheduled overtime.

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Name Ezgi Erdogan

Telephone 585395135

Fax 5853955938

Email Address eerdogan@brockport.edu

Address

Street 350 New Campus Drive

City Brockport

State NY

Zip Code 14420

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