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You may be required to work weekends, holidays, and mandatory overtime when necessary.

You will be required to provide contact information for three references. At least two of the references should be current/past supervisors.

+ References will be contacted at the time of scheduling interviews

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Position Information

Campus Title Plant Utilities Engineer 1, SG-14

Department Facilities Services

Position Summary

HIGHLIGHTS

SUNY Geneseo’s Facilities Services Department is looking for a reliable and dedicated individual to join our team as a Plant Utilities Engineer 1.

As a Plant Utilities Engineer 1, you will be responsible for operating, maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, testing, and calibrating mechanical and electrical equipment, providing heat, hot water, ventilation, air conditioning, and electrical distribution. You will make recommendations on major overhauls and replacement of equipment and initiate activity relating to energy conservation projects.

You may supervise the work of Plant Utilities Helpers and Plant Utilities Assistants.

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This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS ).

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 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.

Required Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

On or before the date of filing your application, you must have one of the qualifications listed below:

Either Graduate of heating, HVAC , ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration apprenticeship program from the U.S. Air Force;

OR 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 Must have been an enlisted power generation equipment repairer with the U.S. Army;

OR 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 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 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);

OR Possession of a High-Pressure Boiler Operating Engineer License or Stationary Engineer License;

OR A bachelor’s degree in Facilities Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Marine Engineering;

OR 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 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 An associate’s degree in HVAC AND two years of qualifying experience as described in EITHER qualification (two directly above);

OR 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 in commercial or residential as described above.

OR currently have permanent appointments in a Plant Utilities Engineer I, SG-14 classified position

OR be reachable for appointment on the current NY State Civil Service canvass list for a Plant Utilities Engineer, SG-14 position

Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without a visa sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

DEPARTMENT OPERATING NEEDS

+ Ability to climb, stoop, and do medium to heavy labor and lifting (a minimum of 50 pounds).

+ Possession of a working knowledge of applicable codes and regulations for the trade or trades to which assigned and of the safety standards and procedures.

+ Possession of computer skills adequate to work with computerized applications as assigned.

+ Record of dependability and past work performance, including satisfactory time and attendance record.

Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number C522

Number of Vacancies 1

Line # to be filled 01044

Full or Part-time Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Job Posting Date 12/16/2025

Job Posting Closed Date 01/04/2026

Salary Minimum of SG-14: $56,506

Special Instructions to Applicant

SHIFT : Rotating

You may be required to work weekends, holidays, and mandatory overtime when necessary.

You will be required to provide contact information for three references. At least two of the references should be current/past supervisors.

+ References will be contacted at the time of scheduling interviews

About SUNY Geneseo

Mission Statement

We are a distinctive public liberal arts college that welcomes and inspires students to develop their knowledge and skills to build a better world. Our supportive, inclusive community is exceptional in cultivating creativity, engagement, and discovery. We find strength in diversity, joy in growth, and fulfillment in lifelong learning.

Vision

We will cultivate a distinctive, equity-centered, public honors college experience that propels learners to positively impact society.

Values

The Geneseo campus community is guided by our beliefs in and commitments to the following values:

+ Learning: Embracing high expectations for intellectual inquiry, critical thinking, scholarly exploration, and personal growth.

+ Creativity: Empowering a spirit of innovation that inspires intellectual curiosity, self-expression, and problem-solving.

+ Belonging: Welcoming a diverse campus community that supports and celebrates

different identities, promotes equity and inclusion, and respects the ideas and

contributions of each individual.

+ Civic Engagement: Encouraging active participation grounded in self-reflection,

empathy, and an ethical commitment to the common good of our local and global

communities.

+ Sustainability: Building a culture of well-being that integrates and applies principles of

environmental, social, and economic stewardship informed by an understanding of the

past and our obligations to the future.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

SUNY Geneseo is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding students, faculty, staff, and administration. We recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all positions and ensure that all other personnel actions are conducted without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.

Applicants, students, employees, and other members of the College community (including vendors, visitors, and guests) are protected from illegal forms of harassment or retaliation based upon a protected characteristic.

To request accommodation or assistance for job-related duties or the employment application process, please contact the Office of Diversity and Equity at (585) 245-5020 or email [email protected] ([email protected]%[email protected]%3E) . Find out more about our Community Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0E28zJDeYTU)

Background Investigation Statement

All applicants are subject to drug and criminal background checks. See our full Background Investigation Statement at http://www.geneseo.edu/hr/employment.

Clery Statement

Applicants interested in positions may access the Annual Security Report( ASR ) for the College at www.geneseo.edu/police. The ASR contains information on campus security policies and certain campus crime statistics. Crime statistics are reported in accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. Applicants may request a hard copy of the ASR by contacting the SUNY Geneseo University Police Department at 585-245-5651.

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Job Duties/Responsibilities

Job Duties/Responsibilities

Job Duty/Responsibility

Function 1: Operate and maintain mechanical, electrical and auxiliary equipment

+ Operate steam and hot water boilers.

+ Operate multi-fuel systems which could include oil, gas, diesel, refuse, and coal.

+ Operate central and auxiliary computers which monitor, test, control and operate boilers, auxiliary equipment and HVAC systems.

+ Operate boiler, feed water, condensate and hot water supply and return systems.

+ Troubleshoot, repair and calibrate electronic and pneumatic combustion and HVAC control systems.

+ Conduct boiler, HVAC and water systems testing, analyzing results and adding chemicals to maintain proper residuals in boiler and piping systems.

+ Operate forced or induced draft fan systems by starting, regulating and securing fan to maintain proper combustion process.

Air Conditioning Equipment

+ Operate large central absorption, centrifugal, screw driven and hermetic chiller systems and other refrigeration equipment.

+ Operate related auxiliary air conditioning equipment such as cooling towers, evaporative coolers, fan coils, vacuum pumps, purge chillers and water cooled condensers.

+ Conduct chilled water and condenser water chemical analysis to maintain proper residuals.

HVAC Equipment

+ Operate HVAC systems to maintain proper environmental conditions.

+ Calibrate controls, balance air distribution systems, and maintain proper air temperature, humidity, fresh air and air flow quality.

+ Ensure proper operation and air flow through various exhaust systems.

Electrical Equipment

+ Operate high and/or low voltage electrical distribution systems, steam, diesel and gas turbine generators, transformers and switch gears, load centers, motor control centers, panel boards, emergency power and lighting distribution systems, motor generator sets and uninterrupted power supply systems.

Percentage Of Time 30%

Job Duty/Responsibility

Function 2: Systems Maintenance

+ Clean, inspect, maintain and repair boilers.

+ Maintain, repair or replace bearings, shafts, controller valves, motors, piping, traps, conveyors and other rotation equipment.

+ Maintain boiler combustion, emission and flame safety control system.

+ Perform chiller maintenance.

+ Operate and perform maintenance on HVAC systems.

+ Maintain 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 status.

+ Respond to calls, usually on off shift hours, concerning mechanical, electrical or plumbing breakdowns and make necessary repairs or contact supervisor to authorize calling in appropriate trades specialist or contractor until situation is resolved.

+ Clean, maintain and repair HVAC equipment, calibrate controls, perform air testing, replace filters and test and chemically treat HVAC systems.

+ Maintain and repair high and low voltage distribution equipment.

+ Test, maintain and repair fire alarm, sprinkler, smoke detection and public address systems.

+ Perform maintenance and repair of various types of water and/or sewage pumping or filtration treatment equipment.

Percentage Of Time 30%

Job Duty/Responsibility

Function 3: Energy Conservation

+ Identify, recommend and develop energy conservation projects.

+ Survey and monitor 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 specifications.

+ Install new equipment and/or modify existing equipment to operate at peak energy efficiency.

Percentage Of Time 20%

Job Duty/Responsibility

Function 4: Health and Safety

+ May be required to perform minor asbestos removal projects and/or supervise asbestos removal project.

+ Handle various types of hazardous materials, such as refrigerants, freon, gas, fuel oil, solvents, antifreeze, acids, caustic soda, regulated waste and refuse, etc.

+ Respond to incidents having potential environmental impact and/or safety concerns and may be called upon to implement evacuation plans in emergency situations.

+ Maintain “right to know” library, respond to inquiries, assess problems and provide advice regarding right to know incidents.

+ Work in confined space situations using personal protective equipment and supervise others working in confined space using personal protective equipment.

+ Working knowledge of OSHA , PESH , EPA , DEC , Healthy, NYS building codes as the relate to the requirements of the occupation.

Percentage Of Time 10%

Job Duty/Responsibility

Function 5: Supervision

+ As assigned, incumbent may supervise Plant Utilities Assistants, Heating Plant Helpers, and other trades and labor class positions on a shift by making work assignments, giving instruction, assisting in performing the work, and assuring work is done in the appropriate manner.

Percentage Of Time 10%

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

+ * Please select the minimum qualification requirement that you meet. Requirement descriptions can be found above under 'Minimum Qualifications'.

+ Graduate of U.S. Air Force apprenticeship program

+ Enlisted Machinery Technician (MK) with U.S. Coast Guard

+ Enlisted Power Generation Equipment Repairer with U.S. Army

+ Enlisted in as listed role with the U.S. Navy

+ Possesses an MMD and have been a qualified member of the engine department (QMED) in a listed role with the U.S. Merchant Marine;

+ Completion of a listed NYS DOL registered apprenticeship program

+ Possession of a High-Pressure Boiler Operating Engineer License or Stationary Engineer License

+ Bachelor's Degree in a listed major

+ Four years of full-time hands on experience in listed area

+ Associate's Degree in HVAC and two years experience in listed area

+ Completion of an HVAC certificate meeting the listed requirements

+ Currently in a Plant Utilities Engineer, SG-14 position at another state agency

+ I not meet any of the listed requirements

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

+ Resume

+ Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents

+ Other Document