Plant Utilities Engineer 1 (NY-HELPS)

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SUNY Delhi seeks a dynamic forward thinking and engaging Plant Utilities Engineer 1 to join the Facilities Department. SUNY Delhi prides itself on being a welcoming college community for all. Diversity equity and inclusiveness are integral components of the highest quality academic programs and the strongest campus climate. The college seeks a wide range of applicants for its positions so that inclusive excellence will be affirmed.

The Plant Utilities Engineer 1 (PUE1) at SUNY Delhi on an assigned shift will work in the Central Steam Plant and on various independent heating systems throughout campus. As assigned the Plant Utilities Engineer 1 will be responsible for the operation maintenance and repair of our High-Pressure Steam Plant consisting of three 350 hp boilers and one 600 hp boiler operating at 60lbs of addition SUNY Delhi has several independent oil and gas-red steam and hydronic boilers hot air furnaces and roof-top air handlers throughout campus. Assignments may include maintaining water treatment monitoring troubleshooting repairing over-hauling pumps repairing steam lines and associated HVAC equipment. This position will utilize computer energy management software to monitor systems activity. PUE 1 may be responsible for the supervision of a Plant Utilities Assistant and will assume responsibility for physical plant operations during off hours. Additionally this position may be required to perform any related tasks listed in the New York State Department of Civil Service Classification Standard.

General duties include but are not limited to:

• Operates maintains and repairs high pressure steam and hot water boilers water supply and return systems.
• Responds to mechanical electrical or plumbing calls; troubleshoots and coordinate necessary repairs.
• Operates computerized energy management systems that control boiler operations auxiliary equipment and HVAC Systems.
• Conducts boiler and water testing analyses result and adds chemicals to maintain proper system functions.
• Cleans inspects and maintains boiler by performing chemical cleaning repairing brick work replacing tubes calibrating controls and maintaining boiler combustion and emissions.
• May assist with maintenance and repair on various water and sewage pumping filtration and treatment equipment.
• Performs work on underground steam distribution lines.
• May handle various types of hazardous materials; and respond to incidents having potential environmental impact and/or
• Initiate campus response to incidents including oil spills chemical spills air quality stack emissions and water contamination.
• Use a variety of hand and power tools including the tools of the mechanical electrical and plumbing trades.
• May supervise subordinate staff including Plant Utilities Assistants Facility Operations Assistants other trades staff etc.
• May be required to obtain asbestos removal certification
• May be required to operate and test campus pool
• May be required to obtain NYS Class C water operators license

• HVAC certificate OR
  • Diploma four (4) years full-time hands-on of qualifying experience
  • Associates degree and two (2) years of qualifying experience
• Satisfactory completion of a training course in fundamentals of stationary engineering and either satisfactory completion of an appropriate mechanical or electrical experience: or four years experience in the operation and/or maintenance of high-pressure type steam boilers or auxiliary high-pressure steam lines and equipment.
• The successful candidate for this position must be able to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position satisfactorily.
• Must be willing to enter confined space
• Must complete an annual respirator test.
• Valid NYS Drivers license

• Full-time permanent eligible
• Class & Code: Negotiating Unit: 03 - Operational Services Unit (OSU)
• Unit: Facilities
• Starting Salary:SG-14 $56506
• Schedule:7 am - 3 pm shift 3 pm - 11 pm or 11 pm - 7 am shift 40 hrs/wk 7 days/wk (Monday - Sunday). Position may include holiday work.
• Reports to: Plant Utilities Engineer 3
• Location: SUNY Delhi Heating Plant - Facilities
• This position offers full New York StateCSEA benefits which are among the most comprehensive in the country
• Click here forInformation for Prospective Employees
• SUNY Delhi has a strong commitment to Affirmative Action and Cultural Diversity. The College welcomes responses from women minorities individuals with disabilities and veterans.
• SUNY Delhi is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community for our students and employees. To achieve that goal we conduct background investigations for all final candidates being considered for employment. Any offer of employment is contingent on the successful completion of the background check.
• Although the vacanciesare in the areas indicated the appointing authority shall have the right to direct appropriate transfers and reassignments of employees to other areas.

*For the duration of the NY HELPS Program this title maybe filled via a non - competitive appointment which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply. At this time agencies may recruit and hire employees by making temporary May 2024 if a temporary NY HELPS employee is satisfactorily performing in the position the appointment will be changed from temporary pending Civil Service Commission Action to permanent non-competitive and the official probationary period will begin.
At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment) it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.

The NY HELPS program for the state workforce expires on June 30 2028.

SUNY Delhi is energized to lead the charge in developing a welcoming and intellectually diverse environment for all a place where diversity equity and success guide our achievement scholarship character and global citizenship. To apply please attach the following items and provide a short statement in your cover letter on your commitment to diversity and how you would incorporate it into this role.

• Decentralized Application(fill out then attach with the below documents)

• Cover letter

• Resume

• Contact information for three professional references

For full consideration please apply by August 30th 2026andwill remain posted until filled.

SUNY Delhi is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age protected veteran status disability or membership in any other class protected by Federal State or local law.

If you are not on the Civil Service list forPlant Utilities Engineer I or eligible to transfer you will be required tocomplete a Plant Utilities Engineer 1 application. Contact the SUNY Delhi Office of Human Resources at obtain the application.

SUNY Delhi is an AA/EOE employer. SUNY Delhi does not discriminate.

All people with disabilities are encouraged to apply

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Your application will not be accepted if you require sponsorship to work in the United States.