Plant Engineering Technician I

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs physical and computer rounds of capital equipment on a daily basis noting any deviations or operational concerns making corrections and reporting concerns to colleagues and/or supervision
• Responds to all types of service calls placed by students and faculty/staff including fire alarms heating and cooling issues refrigeration plumbing door problems elevator problems and electrical problems as dispatched by the Department and Public Safety
• Utilizes Mechanical Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) drawings design specifications or manufacturers recommendations to troubleshoot adjust and verify systems operation
• Performs water treatment testing on closed loops cooling towers and steam boilers. Makes any necessary adjustments to chemical feed equipment calibrates sensors maintains softeners and adds chemicals to systems as necessary
• Performs preventive maintenance on Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) equipment and makes any necessary repairs
• Performs repairs on Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) equipment: Including but is not limited to dismantling equipment and removing it
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of web-based Building Management Systems
• Knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) standards laws and regulations
• Skill in using specialized tools and software for monitoring and maintaining plant systems
• Skill in documenting maintenance activities and communicating effectively with engineers and management
• Ability to safely operate and maintain large facilities equipment and systems including boilers chillers hot and chilled water systems emergency power gensets refrigeration systems electrical breakers Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) units computer systems and underground infrastructure systems
• Ability to safely operate all equipment including but not limited to; trucks utility vehicles hand tools and power tools

Minimum Education & Experience

• Associates degree in related field
• No experience required
• Equivalent combination of experience and education may be considered

Job Level Overview

Operations Administrative Service or Technical Support Level 1 - An entry-level role building knowledge and skills. Performs routine well-defined easy-to-understand tasks that can typically be learned in a short period of time. Work is performed under close supervision using clearly prescribed methods and detailed instructions.

About Facilities Management Services (FMS) & Engineering Services

Facilities Management Services (FMS) supports the RIT community by designing constructing operating and maintaining a high-quality cost-effective campus environment. Within FMS the Engineering Services team consists of Operations Controls and Repair & Preventative Maintenance teams that are responsible for heating ventilation air conditioning (HVAC) and refrigeration equipment across the RIT campus. As part of the Engineering Services team the HVAC/R Systems Team Lead plays a vital role in supporting the reliable operation of these systems.

Why Join Our Team
Work with a team that values hard work and the difference it makes every day. FMS provides dependable yearround employment and handson training to help you grow on the job.

Benefits
Eligible for RITs comprehensive benefits program including:

• Medical dental and vision coverage

• Sick and vacation time

• 12 paid holidays per year

• Retirement and financial planning resources

• Educational benefits for employees and dependents

• Employee wellness program

• Free use of onsite fitness facilities

Schedule

B-ShiftTuesdaySaturday 3 PM to 1130 PM

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Application Materials

When you are ready to complete an application for this position please be prepared to submit the below requested information. This will be required to ensure your application is processed in a timely manner.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.

Additional Details

In compliance with NYSs Pay Transparency Act the salary range for this position is listed above. Rochester Institute of Technology considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position candidates work experience education/training key skills internal peer equity as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The hiring process for this position may require a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle records check. Any verbal or written offer made is contingent on satisfactory results as determined by Human Resources. RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race color creed age marital status sex gender religion sexual orientation gender identity gender expression national origin veteran status or disability in its hiring admissions educational programs and activities. RIT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act the Americans with Disabilities Act the New York Human Rights Law or similar applicable law.

If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process please contact the Human Resources office at or email your request to. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.