Plant Engineering Technician I – B Shift

TES Staffing • Rochester, NY

5d • Onsite

About The Position

TES Staffing is recruiting a Plant Engineering Technician I to join the Facilities Management team at Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT). This role is a contract-to-hire opportunity with the potential for long-term career growth within RIT's skilled trades. RIT operates a large campus with extensive mechanical systems, heating and cooling equipment, plumbing infrastructure, and specialized facilities. The position offers opportunities to learn these systems, train with experienced professionals, and develop skills across multiple trades. RIT has a strong promote-from-within culture, offering paths to higher-level engineering positions, other skilled trades, cross-training, and potential roles in construction and project management.

Requirements

• An Associate degree in a related technical field OR approximately two years of relevant hands-on field experience
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Ability to perform physical, hands-on work and walk throughout a large campus
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record
• Ability to successfully complete required background screening
• Reliable transportation and the ability to consistently report for a 3:00 PM shift

Nice To Haves

• Mechanical aptitude
• Background includes HVAC, Mechanical contracting, Residential or commercial heating and cooling, Automotive repair, Plumbing, Building maintenance, Facilities, Industrial or mechanical equipment, or another hands-on mechanical trade
• Enjoys troubleshooting

Responsibilities

• Perform rounds throughout campus mechanical rooms and facilities
• Check equipment and building systems for proper operation
• Respond to maintenance calls and work orders
• Help troubleshoot heating, cooling, and mechanical issues
• Respond to plumbing problems, leaks, and other building concerns
• Assist experienced Plant Engineering Technicians with repairs and troubleshooting
• Document completed work through RIT's work-order system
• Travel between buildings on RIT's main campus and adjacent facilities using university vehicles
• Work alongside experienced technicians

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Retirement benefits
• Paid time off
• 100% RIT tuition waiver immediately for eligible regular RIT employees
• Up to 12 credit hours per term for undergraduate and most graduate-level coursework for full-time eligible regular RIT employees

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree