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  SUNY New Paltz VacancyExternal Posting (Classified Service)

Applications are invited for consideration for appointment to the following position:

Department: Facilities - Operations

Budget Title: Plant Utilities Engineer 1 - (SG-14)

Local Title: Plant Utilities Engineer 1 - Shift: Varies Pass days: Varies

Posting Date: September 19, 2024

Classification: SG-14; $54,860

Duties: A Plant Utilities Engineer 1, on an assigned shift, reports to a higher level PlantUtilities Engineer or other trades supervisor, and is responsible for the operation, repair,and maintenance of a variety of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and mechanicalequipment inside and outside of a physical plant; may supervise lower-level staffincluding Plant Utilities Assistants, Facility Operations Assistants, and contractors; mayassume responsibility for physical plant operations on off hours; and may superviseother trades positions and contractors on a project or emergency basis.

Please refer to the job standard for more details:https://www.cs.ny.gov/tsplan/tsp_display2.cfm?specCode=7520100F

Qualifications: Candidates must meet one of the following criteria:• Graduate of heating, HVAC, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration apprenticeship program from the U.S. Air Force;• Must have been an enlisted machinery technician (MK) with the U.S. Coast Guard OR possession of a certificate as a Marine Engineer issued by the U.S. Coast Guard;• Must have been an enlisted power generation equipment repairer with the U.S. Army;• Must have been an enlisted gas turbine systems technician, submarine nuclear propulsion plant operator reactor control, utilities man, machinist mate, or engineman with the U.S. Navy;• Must have a Merchant Mariner’s Document (MMD) and have been a qualified member of the engine department (QMED) as an oiler, fireman/water tender, refrigerating engineer or engineman with the U.S. Merchant Marine;• Completion of a New York State Department of Labor registered apprenticeship program for stationary engineers, plant maintenance (plumber/steamfitter), HVAC Mechanic or plant maintenance (refrigeration/AC) (See Note #1);• Possession of a High-Pressure Boiler Operating Engineer License or Stationary Engineer License;• A bachelor’s degree in Facilities Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Marine Engineering;• (#13) Four years of full-time hands on experience in the maintenance and operation of commercial, industrial, institutional facility, computer applications of digital energy platforms and building analytics and/or performing diagnosis, repair of HVAC systems or boilers or auxiliary equipment;• (#14) Four years of full-time hands on experience in a residential setting performing diagnosis, operation, maintenance repair of HVAC systems or boilers or auxiliary equipment;

• An associate’s degree in HVAC AND two years of qualifying experience as described in EITHER qualification #13 or #14 above;• Completion of an HVAC certificate or diploma from a BOCES program (900 hours) OR completion of an approved certificate in HVAC, electrical, refrigeration, boiler operations and maintenance, or plumbing from an accredited technical school or technology college (See Note #2) AND two years of qualifying experience as described in EITHER qualification #13 or #14 above.

Note #1: Information regarding qualifying New York State Department of Labor recognized apprenticeship programs can be found here: https://labor.ny.gov/apprenticeship/appindex.shtmNote #2: Certification programs must be accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) or recognized by the New York State Education Department Bureau of Proprietary School Supervision (BPSS). Information on ACCSC accredited programs can be found here: http://www.accsc.org/ . Information on BPSS recognized proprietary schools can be found here: http://www.acces.nysed.gov/bpss/welcome-career-training-proprietary-schools

Valid NYS Driver’s License

• Working knowledge of the construction and the safe and efficient operation of boilers, chillers, auxiliary heating, ventilating and air-conditioning equipment, and high and low voltage electrical and generating equipment.• Working knowledge of the principal and practices of supervision.

Contact Information: Application Procedure: Those interested in applying for this position should submit a current resume and cover letter stating how they qualify for the position: State University of New York at New Paltz-Attn: Human Resources-1 Hawk Drive New Paltz, NY 12561Fax: (845) 257-3956 or send by e-mail: ClassifiedEmployment@newpaltz.edu

Please include Search #C24-65 with all application materials. Human Resources will canvass the appropriate Civil Service List.NOTE: Employees on Redeployment Lists, Agency Reduction Transfer Lists, Preferred Lists, Reemployment Rosters, and Placement Rosters must first be canvassed.

Deadline: October 4, 2025

Other important information about this vacancy: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender, gender identity or protected veteran status. We especially encourage applications from individuals who can bring diverse cultural and ethnic perspectives and experiences to the campus.

The State University of New York at New Paltz is a highly selective, public college that is recognized regionally for the strength of its academic programs. It is in the beautiful Hudson River Valley with easy access to New York City and other nearby recreational and cultural amenities.

SUNY New Paltz recognizes the unique skills, perspective, talents, and passion that each employee contributes to its learning community. To work here is to accept an invitation to participate in the growth and development of all campus members—students, faculty, and staff. The College’s commitment to inclusive excellence is an important part of our mission of public education and our culture. New Paltz continues to work on building a community that supports freedom, mutual respect, and civility. We seek others who support these values of diversity and inclusiveness and candidates of all diverse backgrounds who wish to participate in our cultural aspirations are welcome and encouraged to apply.

The State University of New York at New Paltz is an AA/EOE/ADA employer. All people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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