Plant Utilities Engineer 1 (NY HELPS)

Plant Utilities Engineer 1 (NY HELPS) Bookmark this Posting Print Preview Apply for this Job Please see Special Instructions for more details. To be appointed competitively, applicants must complete the NYS Department of Civil Service Exam Application for a Plant Utilities Engineer 1. Please download the Civil Service Exam Application, ( complete it by hand, and upload the completed application. Incomplete applications cannot be considered. Posting Details Position Information About Buffalo State Buffalo State is one of the largest comprehensive schools in the State University of New York system. As a civically minded, urban-engaged campus community located in the cityu2019s cultural corridor, Buffalo State prides itself as having smaller learning environments coupled with larger university opportunities. Boasting a diverse and inclusive campus, Buffalo State is committed to the intellectual, personal, and professional growth of its students, faculty, staff, and alumni. The schoolu2019s mission is to deliver a broad array of high-quality and distinctive academic programs infused with diversity, creativity, and hands-on learning opportunities for hardworking students who seek a personalized and affordable education that engages their minds and advances their careers. Buffalo State is dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, service, scholarship, creative activity, and cultural enrichment. With degree programs in education, the arts, science, arts and humanities, and professional studies, each year over 6,000 students choose Buffalo State. Buffalo State welcomes applicants who are committed to helping us fulfill our mission. Posting Date 03/03/2026 Department Facilities Office Line Number 64160 Budget Title Plant Utilities Engineer 1 (NY HELPS) Rank/Grade SG-14 FTE Full-Time FLSA Non-Exempt Negotiating Unit CSEA Appointment Type Contingent Permanent Jurisdictional Class Non-Competitive (1) Shift Hours Saturday u2013 Wednesday, 11:00pm -7:00am Mandatory overtime may be required. Department Operating Needs Must be willing to work overtime based on operational needs to include working after normal working hours, or on pass days and holidays. The successful applicant for this position has the designation of Essential-Critical Service, therefore the successful applicant is designated as an essential service employee. For a definition of essential service employees, please review the universityu2019s Emergency Closings Policy (Closings Policy _120621_Final.pdf) . The State University of New York offers a variety of fringe benefits including health insurance, free dental and vision, retirement plans, paid time off and holidays, and more. Click here ( for a summary of benefits for this position. Brief Job Description Plant Utilities Engineer 1 is responsible for the operation, repair, and maintenance of a variety of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and mechanical equipment inside and outside of a physical plant. May supervise lower-level staff including Plant Utilities Assistants, Facility Operations Assistants, and contractors and may supervise other trades positions and contractors on a project or emergency basis. A Plant Utilities Engineer 1 may assume responsibility for physical plant operations on off hours; Operates, maintains, and repairs steam and hot water boilers, water supply and return systems, electronic and pneumatic combustion and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning ( HVAC ) control systems, forced or induced draft fan systems, chiller systems, and other refrigeration equipment. Operates computers which control boiler operations, auxiliary equipment, and HVAC systems. Conducts boiler, HVAC , and water systems testing, analyzes results, and adds chemicals to maintain proper system functions. Balances air distribution systems, and maintains proper air temperature, humidity, freshness, and flow quality. Cleans, inspects, and maintains boilers, by performing chemical cleaning of equipment, repairing brickwork, replacing tubes, and maintaining boiler combustion and emissions. Performs chiller maintenance such as the cleaning of condenser tubes and evaporators, and the maintenance and repair of pumps, air compressors, steam systems, cooling towers, motors, and variable frequency drives. Performs maintenance and repair on various water and sewage pumping, filtration, and treatment equipment. Cleans, maintains, and repairs HVAC systems and equipment, calibrates controls, performs air testing and chemical treatment, and replaces air filters. Responds to mechanical, electrical, or plumbing calls; troubleshoots and coordinate necessary repairs. Maintains computerized energy management systems; troubleshoots problems; and identifies and replaces faulty equipment and devices. Identifies, recommends, and develops energy conservation projects and initiatives. May handle various types of hazardous materials; and respond to incidents having potential environmental impact and/or safety concerns, such as chemical spills, oil spills and blowouts; implements evacuation plans in emergency situations. May maintain right-to-know libraries, respond to inquiries, assess problems, and provide advice regarding incidents. May operate high 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. May supervise subordinate staff, including Plant Utilities Assistants, Facility Operations Assistants, contractors, and other trades staff. Civil Service Classification Standards are available at Required Qualifications 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. NON - COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (NY HELPS ): Candidates must meet one of the following twelve criteria: 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; 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) 7. Possession of a High-Pressure Boiler Operating Engineer License or Stationary Engineer License; 8. A bacheloru2019s degree in Facilities Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Marine Engineering; 9. 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; 10. 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; 11. An associateu2019s degree in HVAC AND two years of qualifying experience as described in EITHER qualification #9 or #10 above; 12. 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 (See Note #1) AND two years of qualifying experience as described in EITHER qualification #9 or #10 above. Note #1: For information regarding qualifying for NYS DOL recognized apprenticeship programs, please visit Note #2: Certification programs must be accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges ( ACCSC ) or recognized by the New York State Education Department Bureau of Proprietary School Supervision ( BPSS ). Additional information on ACCSC can be found at and BPSS can be found at ( COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS ( NON -NY HELPS ): Candidates must meet one of the following three criteria: Either 1. Candidates must have a reachable score on the Plant Utilities Engineer 1 Exam List OR 2. Be a current NYS employee and have a current permanent appointment with 1 year of service as a Plant Utilities Engineer 1, or in a title eligible to transfer to Plant Utilities Engineer 1 OR 3. Be a former NYS employee eligible for reinstatement to the title of Plant Utilities Engineer 1 Preferred Qualifications Application Deadline Date 03/31/2026 Open Until Filled No Special Instructions to Applicant To be appointed competitively, applicants must complete the NYS Department of Civil Service Exam Application for a Plant Utilities Engineer 1. Please download the Civil Service Exam Application, ( complete it by hand, and upload the completed application. Incomplete applications cannot be considered. Contact Person Contact Email Contact Fax Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Buffalo State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution that subscribes to all federal, state, and SUNY legal requirements and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees on the basis of race, sex, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, or marital or veteran status (Nondiscrimination Notice). Any violation of this policy should be reported to the Equity and Diversity Office, Cleveland Hall 415, (716) 878-6210. Buffalo State is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. If you have any questions, please contact Jamie Warnes at or call (716) 878-4822. Background Investigation Statement All applicants are subject to a pre-employment background investigation. Our Pre-Employment Background Screening Policy is available at Clery Statement Applicants interested in positions may access the Annual Security Report ( ASR ) for SUNY Buffalo State at 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 Buffalo State University Police Department at (716) 878-6333. New York State Executive Order 161 Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governoru2019s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at . Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (). + How did you hear about this employment opportunity? + Buffalo State website + Buffalo News + Buffalo Rocket + Challenger + Chronicle of Higher Education + HigherEdJobs + Panorama Hispano News + Employee Referral + Other + All applicants are subject to a pre-employment background investigation. The college's Pre-Employment Background Screening Policy is available at Prior to an offer of employment, an applicant will be required to sign an authorization release form, allowing Buffalo State to conduct a background investigation. Failure of an applicant to sign the authorization release form will disqualify an applicant from further consideration for appointment. + I agree to comply with the college's policy. + I do not agree to comply with the college's policy. (Note, this selection will disqualify you from further consideration for appointment.) + Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent (e.g., GED)? + Yes + No + Please describe in detail how your training and experience meets the required qualifications and department operating needs. (Open Ended Question) Documents Needed to Apply Required Documents + Names and Contact Information for 3 Professional References Optional Documents + Resume / Curriculum Vitae + Cover Letter + Civil Service Exam Application

Created: 2026-03-07