New York State Office of Mental Health · 21 hours ago
Plant Utilities Engineer 1 (NY HELPS), New York State Psychiatric Institute, P26135
New York State Office of Mental Health is seeking a Plant Utilities Engineer 1 for their physical plant operations. The role involves maintaining and repairing HVAC and mechanical equipment, conducting inspections, and troubleshooting various systems.
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Responsibilities
Operating, maintaining, and repairing HVAC and mechanical equipment inside and outside the physical plant equipment
Cleaning, inspecting, and maintaining boilers
Responding to mechanical, electrical, or plumbing calls and troubleshooting necessary repairs
Conducting boiler, HVAC, and water systems testing, analyzing results, and adjusting chemicals as needed
Qualification
Required
Graduate of heating, HVAC, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration apprenticeship program from the U.S. Air Force
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
Enlisted power generation equipment repairer with the U.S. Army
Enlisted gas turbine systems technician, submarine nuclear propulsion plant operator reactor control, utilities man, machinist mate, or engineman with the U.S. Navy
Merchant Mariner's Document (MMD) and qualified member of the engine department (QMED) as an oiler, fireman/water tender, refrigerating engineer or engineman with the U.S. Merchant Marine
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)
Possession of a High-Pressure Boiler Operating Engineer License or Stationary Engineer License
Bachelor's degree in Facilities Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Marine Engineering
4 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
4 years of full-time hands on experience in a residential setting performing diagnosis, operation, maintenance repair of HVAC systems or boilers or auxiliary equipment
Associate's degree in HVAC and 2 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
Completion of an HVAC certificate or diploma from a BOCES program (900 hours)
Completion of an approved certificate in HVAC, electrical, refrigeration, boiler operations and maintenance, or plumbing from an accredited technical school or technology college and 2 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
Candidates from within State service may be considered for transfer to a competitive class position if they have one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service in a title eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law
Benefits
NYS medical, dental, & vision insurance
Access to tuition assistance programs
Excellent opportunities for advancement & professional growth
Paid time off – 13 paid vacation days in the first year, 5 paid personal days, 13 paid holidays, & paid sick leave
NYS Retirement programs
Company
New York State Office of Mental Health
The New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) promotes the mental health and well-being of all New Yorkers.
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