Plant Utilities Engineer 1 (NY HELPS) (Two vacancies)

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Review Vacancy Date Posted 11/21/25 Applications Due12/02/25 Vacancy ID203295 * Basics * Schedule * Location * Job Specifics * How to Apply NY HELPYes AgencySUNY Oneonta TitlePlant Utilities Engineer 1 (NY HELPS) (Two vacancies) Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance Salary Grade14 Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA) Salary RangeFrom $56506 to $68630 Annually Employment Type Full-Time Appointment Type Contingent Permanent Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class Travel Percentage 0% Workweek Variable Hours Per Week 40 Workday From 6 AM To 2:30 PM Flextime allowed?

No Mandatory overtime?

No Compressed workweek allowed?

No Telecommuting allowed?

No County Otsego Street Address 108 Ravine Parkway City Oneonta StateNY Zip Code13820 Duties Description DESCRIPTION The Maintenance Operations Center at SUNY Oneonta is accepting applications for the position of Plant Utilities Engineer 1 (PUE 1). Plant utility engineers are responsible for the overall operation and maintenance of the University's Central Heating Plant.

The Central Heating Plant operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Positions involve shift work which includes nights, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Minimum Qualifications Competitive: The successful candidate must be reachable on the full-time, permanent Civil Service list for Plant Utilities Engineer 1, have held the permanent title of Plant Utilities Engineer 1 in the past or be eligible to transfer into the title.

OR Non-Competitive NY HELPS Qualifications: This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). To be considered for appointment through NY HELPS, candidates must meet the non-competitive minimum qualifications for this position: 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 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 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). Or 7.

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

Or 8.

A bachelor's degree in Facilities Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Marine Engineering.

Or 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.

Or 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.

Or 11.

An associate degree in HVAC AND two years of qualifying experience as described in EITHER qualification #9 or #10 above.

Or 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 AND two years of qualifying experience as described in EITHER qualification #9 or #10 above.

Additional Comments To apply online go to: Please upload a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references (required). Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Hailey Weston Telephone Fax Email Address Address Street 108 Ravine Parkway City Oneonta State NY Zip Code 13820 Notes on ApplyingTo apply online go to: Please upload a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references (required).