Facility UPW/WWT Technician (N2)

NY Creates • Albany, NY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Facility UPW/WWT Technician performs preventive maintenance, inspections, and operational support for Ultra-Pure Water (UPW) and Wastewater Treatment (WWT) systems to ensure required purity, quality, and facility performance standards are met. Duties include operating, testing, maintaining, and repairing treatment equipment and contributing to the development and implementation of equipment start-up, shutdown, and preventive maintenance procedures. The technician works independently while collaborating with a team to provide reliable service and customer support.

The Night 2 schedule is Wednesday through Friday and every other Saturday, from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. Overtime may be available. The position may require extended hours and work during planned shutdowns. It is considered essential personnel for campus maintenance and operations during an emergency. The role is based at 257 Fuller Road, Albany, New York.

Employment is with the Research Foundation for SUNY. The position is contingent on satisfactory completion of a background check and may require annual background checks. Some positions may require access to export-controlled materials or programs, for which U.S. Government authorization may be necessary; employment offers for such positions are contingent on obtaining required authorization.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent, plus 5–7 years of skilled-level mechanical maintenance experience, or equivalent education, professional experience, and training in a highly technical or engineering environment.
• Operational experience with technical training and a general understanding of mechanical, electrical, and control systems.
• Experience working with maintenance schedules, blueprints, diagrams, sketches, and codes.
• Ability to lift and push or pull 50 pounds regularly throughout the shift.
• Ability to climb frequently, including ascending and descending ladders, stairs, and scaffolding.
• Ability to work in adverse weather and exposure to hazards, including moving mechanical parts, heat, cold, and noise.
• Ability to work extended hours and during planned shutdown periods.
• Ability to wear a respirator as assigned and participate in the NY Creates hearing conservation program.
• Good communication skills, mechanical aptitude, ability to work well in a team, and ability to work safely.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and maintenance management programs.
• Ability to maintain detailed, accurate records and prepare necessary reports.
• Satisfactory completion of a background check; annual background checks may be required.
• Ability to work the Night 2 schedule: Wednesday–Friday and every other Saturday, 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's degree in engineering and 5 or more years of experience in UPW and WWT operations.
• Alternatively, 10 years of UPW and WWT operational experience with technical training.
• General understanding of device performance, electrical and chemical disciplines, waste handling (drum and bulk), scrubbers, reporting and control systems, PLC programming and operation, and bulk gas system operation.
• Skilled use of Microsoft Office Suite for maintaining detailed records and preparing reports.

Responsibilities

• Conduct preventive maintenance inspections and perform preventive maintenance duties for UPW and WWT systems.
• Operate, maintain, test, and repair UPW and WWT systems to meet required purity, quality, and facility performance standards.
• Participate in developing equipment start-up, shutdown, and preventive maintenance procedures.
• Provide customer satisfaction and support.
• Work independently and effectively in a team environment.
• Maintain detailed and accurate records and prepare necessary reports.
• Perform other reasonable duties as assigned.
• Support campus maintenance and operations during emergencies as essential personnel.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Competitive pay and paid time off
• Flexible spending and dependent care accounts
• Basic and optional life insurance
• Post-retirement health insurance
• Employer contribution of 7% of earnings to a basic retirement plan after one year of service
• Optional employee-contributed retirement account
• Night shift differential of 15% for work from 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m., with at least four hours worked during those hours

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED