Plant Utilities Engineer 1, Campus Operations (NY HELPS)

Posting Details

Position Information

Fiscal Year

2025-2026

Position Title

Plant Utilities Engineer 1, Campus Operations (NY HELPS)

Classification Title

Plant Utilities Engineer 1

Department

Campus Operations

Posting Number

C250131

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Employer

State

Appointment Type

Classified Appointment Term

Permanent/Contingent Permanent

Classified Position Type

NY HELPS

Temporary Until

Salary Grade

SG14

Posting Detail Information

Position Summary

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:

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. Learn more:

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. 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.

Departmental Operating Needs

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.

Must communicate well with other employees.

Must possess and have demonstrated positive customer service skills.

Must be able to understand and follow written and/or oral instructions.

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.

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 week

The incumbent may be required to work during adverse weather conditions to ensure continuous operation of Utilities Operation

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. 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, you're eligible to apply for this exciting position.

Qualify for our canvass list:

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 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) (See Note #1);

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. An associate's 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 Competitive (NON-NY HELPS):

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 one's 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

Additional Salary Information

Work Days

Weekdays - Monday - Friday

Work Hours

Varies

Job Type

Full-Time

Campus

All Campuses

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Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

Is a background check required for this posting?

Yes

Background Check Notification

Employment in this position will be contingent on the university's verification of credentials and any other information required by federal or state law, and University at Buffalo policies, including the completion of a criminal history check.

Contact Information

Contact's Name

Jason Sammarco

Contact's Pronouns

Contact's Title

Plant Utilities Engineer 3

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Contact's Phone

Posting Dates

Posted

10/31/2025

Deadline for Applicants

Open Until Filled

Date to be Filled