NY Creates ยท 1 month ago
Facility Maintenance Technician
NY CREATES serves as a bridge for advanced electronics and leads projects that advance R&D in emerging technologies. The Facility Maintenance Technician is responsible for the operation, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of ultra-pure water and wastewater treatment systems within the facility, ensuring compliance with regulatory and quality standards.
Non ProfitSemiconductor
Responsibilities
Perform routine preventative maintenance and corrective repairs on pumps, valves, sensors, instrumentation, and control systems to maximize equipment uptime and reliability
Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical and process-related issues to minimize disruptions to facility operations
Document maintenance activities, inspections, and system performance in accordance with regulatory and internal requirements
Assist in system optimization projects and support process improvements to enhance water quality and reduce operational costs
Respond to alarms and emergencies related to water and wastewater systems, ensuring timely and effective resolution
Collaborate with engineering, operations, and environmental health and safety teams to maintain compliance and support facility initiatives
Maintain inventory of spare parts and supplies required for ongoing maintenance and repairs
Perform any plumbing needs to support UPW/WWT processes
Participate in training and continuous improvement activities to stay current with evolving technologies and best practices
Other reasonable duties assigned
Qualification
Required
A technical trade degree with 5 years of related plumbing or mechanical work experience OR a minimum of 7 years of plumbing or mechanical experience in a facility operations or construction environment
Must have ability to provide off shift coverage
Good communications skills
Proficient use of Microsoft Office and computer maintenance management programs
This is an essential personnel position for the maintenance and operation of the campus during an emergency
Preferred
Experience in the use of sewer auger, high-pressure water jetter, and camera equipment
Certification for testing backflow prevention assemblies in accordance with 10 NYCRR Section 5-1.31 of the New York State Sanitary Code
Benefits
Medical, Vision, and Dental
Competitive Pay and PTO
Flexible Heath Spending and Dependent Care Accounts
Basic / Optional Life Insurance
Post-Retirement Health Insurance
Employer contribution of 7% of earnings to a Basic Retirement plan after meeting one year of service.
Optional employee contributed retirement account.
Company
NY Creates
NY Creates leads industry-connected innovation and commercialization projects to attract investment and create jobs in high technology.
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