Plant Utilities Engineer 1 (HVAC) - Full Time Night Shift

Stony Brook University•Town of Brookhaven, NY

7d•Onsite

About The Position

A Plant Utilities Engineer 1 operates, maintains, troubleshoots, repairs, tests, and calibrates mechanical and electrical equipment that provides heat, hot water, ventilation, air conditioning, and electrical distribution in a heating or air-conditioning plant or single- or multi-building facility. The work is performed safely and efficiently. The position also involves recommending major equipment overhauls or replacements and initiating energy-conservation activities. Depending on assignment, the engineer may supervise subordinate staff or contractors and may assume responsibility for operation of the overall physical plant. Other duties may be assigned. This role is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). During the program, the position may be filled by non-competitive appointment without an examination, provided candidates meet the title's minimum qualifications. Agencies may make temporary appointments. The posting describes a process under which satisfactory NY HELPS employees may later be converted to permanent non-competitive appointments, and subsequently to competitive status. The position is full-time on the night shift. Hospital positions may be subject to changes in pass days and shifts. The position may be designated essential, requiring employees to remain at or report to work during an institutional emergency. Respiratory protection may be required and may prohibit facial hair. Smoking is prohibited throughout the Stony Brook Medicine campus, including parking lots and outdoor areas. Before starting, the selected candidate must pass a pre-employment physical and receive medical clearance, complete an electronic reference check with at least three professional references, pass a four-panel drug screen, meet regulatory pre-employment screening requirements, and provide copies of any required New York State licenses or certificates. Failure to meet these requirements may delay the start date or revoke the offer. The salary range is not specified in the posting. Final compensation will depend on verified years of relevant, comparable experience. Some positions may include annual supplemental pay such as location pay or shift differentials. Stony Brook University Hospital describes its benefits as including generous leave, health insurance, and participation in the state pension system.

Requirements

Meet at least one of the listed minimum qualification pathways: graduate of a U.S. Air Force heating, HVAC, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration apprenticeship program; enlisted U.S. Coast Guard machinery technician (MK) or possession of a U.S. Coast Guard Marine Engineer certificate; enlisted U.S. Army power generation equipment repairer; enlisted U.S. Navy gas turbine systems technician, submarine nuclear propulsion plant operator reactor control, utilities man, machinist mate, or engine man; or U.S. Merchant Marine MMD holder who served as a qualified member of the engine department (QMED) as an oiler, fireman/water tender, refrigerating engineer, or engine man.
Alternatively, complete a New York State Department of Labor apprenticeship in stationary engineering, plant maintenance (plumber/steamfitter), HVAC mechanics, or plant maintenance (refrigeration/AC).
Alternatively, complete a high-pressure boiler operating engineer license or stationary engineer license.
Alternatively, hold an associate's degree in HVAC from an accredited college.
Alternatively, hold a bachelor's degree in facilities engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or marine engineering.
Alternatively, have at least four years of full-time hands-on experience in maintenance and operation of a commercial, industrial, or institutional facility; computer applications of digital energy platforms and building analytics; and/or diagnosis and repair of HVAC systems, boilers, or auxiliary equipment.
Alternatively, have at least four years of full-time hands-on experience in a residential setting diagnosing, operating, maintaining, and repairing HVAC systems, boilers, or auxiliary equipment.
Alternatively, complete a 900-hour HVAC certificate or diploma from a BOCES program, or an approved certificate in HVAC, electrical, refrigeration, boiler operations and maintenance, or plumbing from an accredited technical school or technology college.
Successfully complete a pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Medicine Employee Health Services.
Complete an electronic reference check with at least three professional references.
Successfully complete a four-panel drug screen and meet regulatory pre-employment screening requirements.
Provide copies of any required New York State licenses or certificates.
Include a resume/CV with the online application.

Nice To Haves

Valid New York State driver's license.
Experience in a hospital or healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

Operate, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, test, and calibrate mechanical and electrical equipment providing heat, hot water, ventilation, air conditioning, and electrical distribution.
Perform work on equipment safely and efficiently.
Recommend major equipment overhauls and replacements.
Identify, recommend, and develop energy-conservation projects.
May supervise subordinate staff operating and maintaining heating facilities and mechanical equipment.
May supervise contractors in emergency or project situations.
May assume responsibility for operation of the overall physical plant.
Perform other duties as assigned.