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Plant Utilities Engineer 1, Campus Operations (NY HELPS)

Position Information

Position Title: Plant Utilities Engineer 1, Campus Operations (NY HELPS)
Department: Campus Operations
Posting Link: https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/59317
Job Type: Full-Time

Posting Detail Information

Position Summary

• 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.
• Operate steam and hot water boilers including lighting off, firing, cleaning and shutting down system.
• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on mechanical and electrical equipment, steam, gas and water lines, and other related plumbing heating or ventilation equipment.
• Troubleshoot, repair and calibrate electronic and pneumatic combustion and HVAC control systems.
• Lubricate machinery and other preventative maintenance tasks in the boiler, chiller, pump and mechanical equipment rooms.
• Perform customer service duties when needed.
• Afford supervision and training of PUA personnel in safe plant operation.
• Participate in in-service training courses and on-the-job instruction relative to utility plant operation and engineering.
• Operate large central absorption, centrifugal, screw driven and hermetic chiller systems and other refrigeration equipment.
• Starting, regulating and troubleshooting to maintain proper temperature.
• 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.
• Perform all system maintenance.

• Our benefits, where we prioritize your well-being and success to enhance every aspect of your life.
• Being a part of the University at Buffalo community.

Minimum Qualifications

• You must meet at least one of the following 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 Mariners 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 bachelors degree in Facilities Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Marine Engineering;
    
    Or 9. An associates 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 college
    
    

   

• 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.
• Reassignment Requirement: You must hold the same title at the University at Buffalo.
• Reinstatement Requirement: You must be a former state employee to request reinstatement to the title that was held (or transferable title).

Preferred Qualifications

• A valid NYS Drivers license; or otherwise be able to demonstrate that the transportation requirements of the job can be met.
• EPA Universal Certification
• NYSDOH Backflow testing Certification
• Fall Arrest training
• Confined Space Training
• OEM Boiler Certification
• Lock-out/Tag-out training
• OEM Chiller Certification
• Cooling tower training
• Chiller and cooling tower experience
• Possess a DEC7G licens
• Preference will be given to candidates that have experience with Siemens or Andover BMS systems

Physical Demands

• Must be physically able to perform all the duties of this position as outlined in the Position Summary.
• Position self to incline and turn ones body, ability to move 50 pounds, ascend/descend a ladder, and access equipment located on mezzanines, catwalks, basements and crawlspaces.
• Ability to ascend and descend the ladder and scaffolding, in confined spaces and/or where air monitoring may be required.
• Work in loud/noisy dusty/dirty environments.
• Work with or around high-pressure steam, high-voltage electrical systems and rotating equipment.
• Work in confined Spaces.

Salary Range
$56,506

Special Instructions Summary


Is a background check required for this posting?
Yes

Contact Information

Contact's Name: Jason Sammarco
Contact's Pronouns:
Contact's Title: Plant Utilities Engineer 3
Contact's Email: jmsammar@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone: 716-255-6565

Posting Dates

Posted: 09/26/2025
Deadline for Applicants: Open Until Filled
Date to be filled: