Plant Utilities Engineer 1 (NY HELPS) (Power Plant)

University at Albany • Albany, NY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The University at Albany is hiring a Plant Utilities Engineer 1 for its Power Plant. This position is classified as SG-14 (CSEA), has a listed salary of $59,049, and is contingent permanent. The scheduled hours are Friday through Tuesday, 11:00 PM to 7:00 AM, with Wednesday and Thursday as pass days. The position is subject to the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide (NY HELPS) Program, which may allow appointment without an examination for candidates who meet the title's minimum qualifications. The posting also describes competitive appointment pathways for eligible candidates.

The role requires a valid New York State driver's license; ability to perform manual labor; ability to work scheduled and unscheduled overtime; and ability to understand and carry out written and verbal instructions. Applicants must meet one of the listed qualification pathways, including specified military or maritime experience, qualifying apprenticeships or licenses, certain engineering degrees, or qualifying hands-on HVAC, boiler, or facility maintenance experience.

Requirements

• Meet at least one of the stated NY HELPS minimum qualification pathways: qualifying U.S. military or Merchant Marine training or service; a qualifying New York State apprenticeship; a High-Pressure Boiler Operating Engineer License or Stationary Engineer License; a bachelor's degree in Facilities, Mechanical, Electrical, or Marine Engineering; four years of specified full-time hands-on experience; or an eligible associate's degree or certificate combined with two years of qualifying experience.
• For the non-NY HELPS competitive pathway, have a reachable score on the University at Albany Plant Utilities Engineer 1 Exam List, be a current NYS employee eligible to transfer with one year of service, or be a former NYS employee eligible for reinstatement. Appointment may also be made from a mandatory reemployment list if one is in effect.
• Possess a valid New York State driver's license.
• Be able to perform manual labor.
• Be able to work scheduled and unscheduled overtime.
• Be able to understand and carry out written and verbal instructions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed