Plant Engineering Technician I – C Shift

TES Staffing • Rochester, NY

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) is seeking a Plant Engineering Technician I for their overnight Facilities Management team. This is an entry-level position with a contract-to-hire opportunity through TES Staffing, offering a pathway to a larger career within RIT. The role involves learning the operations of a major university campus, focusing on heating and cooling systems, mechanical equipment, plumbing, building systems, and central plant operations. RIT is known for internal promotion and development, allowing employees to advance into higher-level engineering roles, cross-train in skilled trades, and potentially move into areas like construction and project management. The position requires a steady overnight schedule and is ideal for individuals who are mechanically inclined and seeking a long-term career.

Requirements

• An Associate degree in a related technical field OR approximately two years of relevant hands-on field experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Comfort troubleshooting problems and learning new systems.
• Ability to perform physical 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 dependable attendance for an overnight schedule.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in HVAC, Automotive repair, Mechanical contracting, Residential or commercial heating and cooling, Plumbing, Facilities or building maintenance, Industrial equipment, or Mechanical trades.

Responsibilities

• Complete scheduled rounds of campus buildings and mechanical rooms.
• Inspect equipment and systems to ensure proper operation.
• Respond to overnight maintenance work orders.
• Troubleshoot heating, cooling, and mechanical problems.
• Respond to plumbing issues, leaks, and other facilities concerns.
• Collaborate with other Plant Engineering Technicians to identify and resolve problems.
• Coordinate with Public Safety for facilities issues that arise overnight.
• Document work using RIT's work-order system.
• Drive university vehicles between campus buildings and adjacent RIT facilities as needed.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree