Job Description

Plant Utilities Engineer 1- HVAC- NY HELPS

SUNY Brockport

Salary: $56,506.00 Annually

Location: SUNY Brockport

Job Type: Classified Facilities Full-Time

Job Number: 2500199

Division: Administration and Finance

Department: Facilities HVAC

Opening Date: 09/25/2025

Closing: 10/10/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit:

Founded in 1835, State University of New York (SUNY) Brockport is an exceptional regional comprehensive public university that offers high-quality undergraduate and graduate degree programs in the arts, business, education, health, humanities, social sciences, and STEM. The University's curriculum is grounded in the liberal arts and sciences and emphasizes experiential learning.

Located only a few miles from Lake Ontario in a quaint "Village on the Erie Canal," SUNY Brockport is conveniently situated between the cities of Rochester and Buffalo - the fourth and second largest cities in New York State. Inspiring excellence through growth, engagement, and transformation is our mission. Join the inclusive community of dedicated faculty, staff, and students who together are Building a Better Brockport!

SUNY Brockport has a strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an affirmative action equal opportunity employer. We welcome individuality and encourage you to utilize your unique talents and bring your skills as we collaboratively strive to build meaningful lives and vibrant communities.

SUMMARY

As a Plant Utilities Engineer 1 on an assigned shift, individual would operate, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, test, and calibrate mechanical and electrical equipment providing heat, hot water, ventilation, air conditioning, and electrical distribution in a safe and efficient manner. Make recommendations on major overhauls and replacement of equipment and identify, recommend, and develop energy conservation projects. May supervise subordinate staff in the operation and maintenance of heating facilities and mechanical equipment. May also supervise contractors in an emergency or project situation, and you may be required to assume responsibility for operations of the overall physical plant. Positions involve shift work within a 24-hour work schedule which includes night and holiday shifts.

JOB FUNCTIONS

Essential Functions:

System Operations

• Operates steam and hot water boilers including lighting off, firing, cleaning, and shutting down system
• Operates central and auxiliary computers which monitor, test, control and operate boilers, auxiliary equipment, and HVAC systems
• Operates boiler, feed water, and condensate and hot water supply and return systems
• Troubleshoots, repairs, and calibrates electronic and pneumatic combustion and HVAC control systems
• Conducts boiler, HVAC, and water systems testing, analyzing results, and adding chemicals to maintain proper residuals in boiler and piping systems
• Operates forced or induced draft fan systems by starting, regulating, and securing fan to maintain proper combustion process
• Operates large Chillers, centrifugal, screw driven and hermetic chiller systems and other refrigeration equipment
• Operates related auxiliary air-conditioning equipment, such as cooling towers, evaporative coolers, fan coils, vacuum pumps, purge chillers, and water-cooled condensers
• Conducts chilled water and condenser water chemical analysis to maintain proper residuals
• Operates HVAC systems to maintain proper environmental conditions including hydronic, steam, and air handling distribution systems
• Calibrates controls, balance air distribution systems, and maintains proper air temperature, humidity, fresh air, and air flow quality
• Troubleshoots and adjusts pneumatic and digital control systems
• Operates, maintains, and repairs high temperature, high pressure water distribution systems and chilled water AC systems
• Operates, maintains, and repairs ventilation systems
• Monitors and adjusts system set points and output using remote computer links to the building's programmable logic controls

Systems Maintenance

• Cleans, inspects, maintains, and repairs boilers including but not limited to flushing, and chemical cleaning of water side and fire side of boiler equipment, repairing brick work, and replacing tubes
• Maintains, repairs, or replaces bearings, shafts, controller valves, motors, piping, traps, conveyors, and other equipment
• Performs troubleshooting and repair of building distribution systems including low pressure steam distribution, heat exchangers, hot and cold deck systems, air handlers, and pneumatic and digital controls
• Maintains boiler combustion, emission, and flame safety control system
• Performs all chiller maintenance, such as cleaning and replacement of condenser tubes, cleaning of evaporators, maintenance and repair of steam turbines, pumps, air compressors, steam systems, cooling towers, motors, motor starters, and variable frequency drives
• Performs maintenance on HVAC systems, including Direct Digital Controls adjustment, calibration, and modification
• Maintains and repairs pumps and piping, perform installation of new and/or modification of existing equipment on a project basis, lubricate fan motors, bearings and belts, clean drip pans and drains, and replace filters
• Maintains computerized energy management system, identify, inspect, and replace faulty equipment and devices and troubleshoot problems, including resetting temperature, humidity, fan status, damper controls, valve position, and alarm status
• Responds to calls, usually on off shift hours, concerning mechanical, electrical, or plumbing breakdowns. Troubleshoots problems and makes necessary repairs if possible or contacts supervisor
• Cleans, maintains, and repairs HVAC equipment, calibrate controls, perform air testing, replace filters, and test and chemically treat HVAC systems.
• Performs HVAC system inspections and manufacturer-recommended preventive maintenance
• Performs seasonal overhauls and transitions systems from heating to cooling and vice versa

Energy Conservation

• Surveys and monitors equipment and systems operation to determine the most efficient mode of operation; read gauges and meters and refer to technical instructions and/or operating manuals to determine if equipment is operating according to specifications
• Installs new equipment and/or modifies existing equipment to operate at peak energy efficiency
• Identifies, recommends, and develops energy conservation projects

REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Qualifications:

For consideration for this title, you must meet one of the following minimum qualifications:

Candidates must have permanent appointment in a Plant Utilities Engineer 1 classified position (or be eligible for transfer) or be reachable for appointment on the current NY State Civil Service canvass list for Plant Utilities Engineer 1 - Brockport location. New York State Preferred Lists candidates have preference

Or

Open competitive (Non-competitive, NY HELPS) Qualifications:

• Graduate of heating, HVAC, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration apprenticeship program from the U.S. Air Force;
• 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;
• Must have been an enlisted power generation equipment repairer with the U.S. Army;
• 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;
• 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;
• 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);
• Possession of a High-Pressure Boiler Operating Engineer License or Stationary Engineer License;
• A bachelor's degree in Facilities Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Marine Engineering;
• 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;
• 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;
• An associate's degree in HVAC AND two years of qualifying experience as described in EITHER qualification #8 or #9 above;
• 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 #8 or #9 above.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience using Footprints and Maximo systems.
• Ability to use computer-based monitoring and control devices in maintaining and troubleshooting HVAC systems.
• Ability to perform preventive maintenance according to published guidelines.
• Knowledge of HVAC installation, troubleshooting, repair and maintenance.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Work Schedule:

40 hours/week: Tuesday - Saturday 3:00 - 11:30pm.

Benefits:

This position is benefits eligible. Find out more about benefits at Careers@Brockport.

Application Instructions:

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Respond to the canvass letter (if applicable). Submit your application, cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references via our Employment Opportunities website at jobs.hr.brockport.edu by October 10, 2025.

Please note, if you have retired from a New York State Public Employee Retirement System (Teachers Retirement System or Employees Retirement System), you may be subject to an earnings limitation. Please familiarize yourself with the rules and regulations when applying for this position.

Background Investigation Statement:

All applicants are subject to a pre-employment background check.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing:

Pre-employment drug test and DOT physical may be required for positions requiring a valid Class A or B CDL driver's license with passenger endorsement.

Non-Discrimination Statement/Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer:

SUNY Brockport does not discriminate. SUNY Brockport is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, or criminal conviction. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the university community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law, or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.

Diversity Statement:

SUNY Brockport is committed to creating and maintaining an equitable environment that welcomes, values, and supports individuals and communities who affirm human dignity. The University provides opportunities for engagement, learning, growth, and transformation to foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive institution.

Reasonable Accommodations:

SUNY Brockport provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities, veterans, or wounded warriors where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Office of Human Resources or email your request to Tamara Gouger, AVP for Human Resources and ADA Coordinator, at tgouger@brockport.edu. Determinations or requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

*SUNY Brockport is an AA/EEO/ADA employer. The University actively seeks applications from women, veterans, individuals with a disability, members of underrepresented groups or anyone that would enrich the diversity of the University.*