Stationary Engineer

Founded in 1953, Hudson Valley Community College (HVCC) located in scenic Upstate NY is a multi-campus College with locations in Troy and Malta New York. HVCC offers more than 80 degree and certificate programs in three schools: Business and Liberal Arts; Health Sciences; and Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). Hudson Valley is one of 30 community colleges in the State University of New York (SUNY) system and serves nearly 9,000 students each year. The college is a recognized leader in career and transfer preparation, workforce training initiatives, distance learning and service to a diverse population of students. Hudson Valley has an extension center in Malta, NY known as HVCC North and sponsors the Capital District Educational Opportunity Center in Troy, NY. With more than 80,000 alumni and nearly 1,000 employees, the college and is a catalyst for educational opportunity and economic development in the Capital Region of New York State.

Hudson Valley seeks experienced, dynamic, capable, creative and caring individuals who would like to join our team on the Classified Staff and continue to build on decades of successful service to our community.

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS: Candidates must have been legal residents of New York State for at least FOUR months immediately preceding the date of the test. Pursuant to subdivision 4a of Sec. 23 of the Civil Service Law, preference may be given to successful candidates who have been legal residents of the municipality to which the appointment is to be made for at least FOUR months preceding the date of the written test.

Provisional appointment: The successful candidate must take exam (when offered), pass the exam, and be reachable on the Rensselaer County Civil Service eligible list for Stationary Engineer to qualify for permanent employment.

In order to be considered an applicant for this position you must meet the minimum qualifications as stated in this announcement. HVCC does not sponsor Visas. Applicants must currently hold an unrestricted employment authorization to work in the United States and appointment will be contingent upon completion of a background check.

Department: Facilities

Stationary Engineer HV-CS-9687

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Two years of experience in the large-scale operation and maintenance of heating, ventilating and air conditioning equipment. Valid NYS Driver’s License is required.

DUTIES AND/OR RESPONSIBILITIES: The Stationary Engineer performs work under general supervision of the Assistant to the Director of Physical Plant with considerable leeway allowed for the exercise of independent judgment in planning and carrying out the details of the assignments in accordance with definitely defined procedures. The Stationary Engineer reports to the Assistant to the Director of Physical Plant and performs the following duties:

• Operates and monitors all heating, ventilating and air conditioning equipment, meters and gauges to ensure proper functioning and comfortable building environment.

• Develops, implements and executes energy conservation measures to reduce energy consumption.

• Monitors and applies chemicals for water treatment used in heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems.

• Performs repairs and minor overhauls of heating, ventilating and air conditioning equipment and allied control systems.

• Performs preventative maintenance on all heating, ventilating, air conditioning and other operating equipment.

• Responds to emergency calls regarding mechanical, electrical or plumbing problems.

• Inspects and repairs boiler fittings such as safety valves, regulators and water columns, and auxiliary machines such as pumps, draft fans, turbines, strokers and burners.

• Directs or performs the cleaning of boilers and boiler furnaces.

• Records meter and gauge readings in logbook.

• May perform related duties in the installation, maintenance and operation of mechanical, electrical or plumbing equipment.

There is one Full-Time position available with an hourly rate of $25.73.

Hudson Valley Community College offers a very competitive benefits package which includes low-cost health insurance as well as a generous leave policy. Tuition waivers for employees, their spouse and children are available.

Visit our Employment Opportunities page to apply to this search by the close date of June 18, 2023.

Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Bi-lingual applicants strongly encouraged to apply.

Hudson Valley Community College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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