C250118 - Plant Utilities Engineer 1, Campus ...

NY HELP Yes Agency University at Buffalo Title C250118 - Plant Utilities Engineer 1, Campus Operations (NY HELPS) - Campus Operations Occupational Category Skilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance Salary Grade 14 Bargaining Unit OSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA) Salary Range From $56506 to $56506 Annually Employment Type Full-Time Appointment Type Contingent Permanent Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class Travel Percentage 0% Workweek Mon-Fri Hours Per Week 40 Workday From 12 AM To 12 AM Flextime allowed? No Mandatory overtime? No Compressed workweek allowed? No Telecommuting allowed? No County Erie Street Address XXX City Buffalo State NY Zip Code 14214 Duties Description In this position the Plant Utility Engineer 1 (PUE1) will function as a stationary engineer in the central plant utilities of the UB campuses. The PUE1 may be assigned to the Chilled Water Plant, the Heating Plant, or the decentralized utilities production plants in our downtown campus.Key responsibilities and tasks include:u2022 Operate boiler feed water pumps, aerator, electric or steam driven feed water and condensate pumps, atmospheric drain tanks, cascade feeders, nitrogen and steam pressurization systems.u2022 Operate steam and hot water boilers including lighting off, firing, cleaning and shutting down system.u2022 Perform routine maintenance and repairs on mechanical and electrical equipment, steam, gas and water lines, and other related plumbing heating or ventilation equipment.u2022 Troubleshoot, repair and calibrate electronic and pneumatic combustion and HVAC control systems.u2022 Lubricate machinery and other preventative maintenance tasks in the boiler, chiller, pump and mechanical equipment rooms.u2022 Perform customer service duties when needed.u2022 Afford supervision and training of PUA personnel in safe plant operation.u2022 Participate in in-service training courses and on-the-job instruction relative to utility plant operation and engineering.u2022 Operate large central absorption, centrifugal, screw driven and hermetic chiller systems and other refrigeration equipment.u2022 Starting, regulating and troubleshooting to maintain proper temperature.u2022 Operate related auxiliary air-conditioning equipment, such as cooling towers, evaporative coolers, fan coils, vacuum pumps, purge chillers, and water cooled condensers.u2022 Conduct chilled water and condenser water chemical analysis to maintain proper residuals.u2022 Perform all system maintenance.Learn more:u2022 Our benefits, where we prioritize your well-being and success to enhance every aspect of your life.u2022 Being a part of the University at Buffalo community.University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).Non-competitive (NY HELPS):Learn about the many ways your experience and or education can qualify you for this title. If you meet any one of the qualifications to follow, youu2019re eligible to apply for this exciting position.Qualify for our canvass list:u2022 You must meet at least one of the following criteria:u2022 Either 1. Graduate of heating, HVAC, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration apprenticeship program from the U.S. Air Force;Or 2. 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 3. Must have been an enlisted power generation equipment repairer with the U.S. Army;Or 4. 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 5. Must have a Merchant Marineru2019s 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 6. 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) (See Note #1);Or 7. Possession of a High-Pressure Boiler Operating Engineer License or Stationary Engineer License;Or 8. A bacheloru2019s degree in Facilities Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Marine Engineering;Or 9. An associateu2019s degree in HVAC;Or 10. One year 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 11. One year of full-time hands on experience in a residential setting performing diagnosis, operation, maintenance repair of HVAC systems or boilers or auxiliary equipment;Or 12. Completion of an HVAC certificate or diploma from a BOCES program (440 hours) OR completion of an approved certificate in HVAC, electrical, refrigeration, boiler operations and maintenance, or plumbing from an accredited technical school or technology collegeCompetitive (NON-NY HELPS):u2022 Transfer Eligibility Requirement: You must have a current permanent appointment with a minimum of 1 year of service in a position of the same title or transferable title.u2022 Reassignment Requirement: You must hold the same title at the University at Buffalo.u2022 Reinstatement Requirement: You must be a former state employee to request reinstatement to the title that was held (or transferable title).Departmental Operation Needs:u2022 The incumbent must have a journey level understanding of how to operate, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, test and calibrate mechanical and electrical equipment providing cooling, heat, hot water, steam, and/or ventilation.u2022 Must communicate well with other employees.u2022 Must possess and have demonstrated positive customer service skills.u2022 Must be able to understand and follow written and/or oral instructions.u2022 Must be able to communicate well with the entire campus community and demonstrate a willingness to provide customer service and support when advised of problems and equipment malfunctions.u2022 Be willing and able to respond to after hour calls resulting from equipment and system failures that may arise at any time of day or any day of the weeku2022 The incumbent may be required to work during adverse weather conditions to ensure continuous operation of Utilities Operationu2022 Since the activities of other employees depend upon the availability of the employee in this position, reliable attendance is a factor that will be considered when filling this vacancy.Physical Demands:u2022 Must be physically able to perform all the duties of this position as outlined in the Position Summary.u2022 Position self to incline and turn oneu2019s body, ability to move 50 pounds, ascend/descend a ladder, and access equipment located on mezzanines, catwalks, basements and crawlspaces.u2022 Ability to ascend and descend the ladder and scaffolding, in confined spaces and/or where air monitoring may be required.u2022 Work in loud/noisy dusty/dirty environments.u2022 Work with or around high-pressure steam, high-voltage electrical systems and rotating equipment.u2022 Work in confined Spaces.Preferred Qualifications:u2022 A valid NYS Drivers license; or otherwise be able to demonstrate that the transportation requirements of the job can be met.u2022 EPA Universal Certificationu2022 NYSDOH Backflow testing Certificationu2022 Fall Arrest trainingu2022 Confined Space Trainingu2022 OEM Boiler Certificationu2022 Lock-out/Tag-out trainingu2022 OEM Chiller Certificationu2022 Cooling tower trainingu2022 Chiller and cooling tower experienceu2022 Possess a DEC7G licensu2022 Preference will be given to candidates that have experience with Siemens or Andover BMS systems Additional Comments University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and in keeping with our commitment, encourages women, minorities, persons with disabilities and veterans to apply Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. Name Jason Sammarco Telephone 716-255-6565 Fax Email Address Address Street XXX City Buffalo State NY Zip Code 14214 Notes on Applying Applications for this position will only be accepted online. To apply, please visit:

Created: 2025-10-04