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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 08/11/17

Applications Due08/25/17

Vacancy ID42999

AgencyMental Health, Office of

TitlePlant Utilities Engineer 2, New York State Psychiatric Institute, P17440

Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary Grade16

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $50299 to $60834 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 7 AM

To 3:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County New York

Street Address New York State Psychiatric Institute

1051 Riverside Drive

City New York

StateNY

Zip Code10032

Minimum Qualifications Candidates must be reachable for appointment on the current Civil Service eligible list for this title;

Or

Be eligible for transfer pursuant to Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law by having at least one year of permanent service in a qualifying title within two salary grades of the grade 16 level.

Duties Description A Plant Utilities Engineer 2 performs the activities and tasks of a Plant Utilities Engineer 1. In addition, a Plant Utilities Engineer 2 schedules, plans, and lays out work and supervises the activities of a crew of skilled and semi-skilled employees who are involved in the operation and maintenance of heat generating, air-conditioning, HVAC and electrical equipment. Incumbents are also responsible for oversight of systems maintenance, health and safety issues, and energy conservation projects.

• Schedules staff to insure adequate coverage on all shifts.
• Assigns staff to maintenance and repair projects providing oral
and written instructions including technical manuals, blueprints,
specifications and plans.
• Observes and inspects work while in progress and when
completed to insure the proper use of materials, workmanship,
that safety regulations and relevant codes are followed, that
schedules are met and that work is performed according to plan.
• Assists staff by providing training, instruction and assistance in
the performance of specific tasks.
• Implements and enforces operation and safety procedures,
policies and schedules for all "Engineering Department"
operations.
• Reviews specifications and drawings for outside contractors and
inside work.
• Inspects work performed by outside contractors to insure
conformance to project plans and specifications.
• Periodically inspects plant equipment and operations to insure
proper maintenance, scheduling, and safe and efficient
operations.
• Schedules preventive maintenance and repair work.
• Prepares estimates of materials and parts needs and costs.
• Orders or directs the ordering of materials, equipment and parts,
and maintains tool and equipment inventory according to
prescribed procedures.
• Maintains written records and narrative reports of work
performed and accounts for labor and materials used.
• Reviews equipment log and daily operating records to insure
proper and economical operation.
• Implements changes in operating procedures to improve
efficiency.
• Oversees the maintenance of computerized energy management
systems, Direct Digital controls, installation of microprocessor
based hardware and software and the performance of system
and operational adjustments.
• Oversees the performance of minor asbestos removal projects to
facilitate repairs and/or supervise any asbestos removal project
being carried out by other employees or private contractors.
• Supervises the handling of various types of hazardous materials,
such as refrigerants, freon, gas, fuel oil, solvents, antifreeze,
biocides, nitrates, amines, cyclohexylamine, marpholine,
diethylamino ethanol, acids, caustic soda, regulated waste and
refuse.
• Supervises the response to incidents having potential
environmental impact and/or safety concerns, such as chemical
spills, oil spills, and blowouts, may be called upon to implement
evacuation plans in emergency situations and maintains "right to
know" library, response to inquiries, assessment of problems and
provision of advice regarding right to know incidents.
• Works in confined space situations using personal protective
equipment and supervises others working in confined space using
personal protective equipment.
• Enforces energy conservation protocol.
• Supervises the installation of new equipment and/or modification
of existing equipment to operate at peak energy efficiency.
• Assists in the preparation of the annual operating budget by
recommending the Engineering Department's budget
requirements including repair and maintenance needs and
staffing, material and equipment needs.
• Periodically prepares standard written evaluations of subordinate
employee work performance.
• Prepares documentation in support of employee discipline.
• Prepares, reviews and signs employee time cards and verifies
contractor time records.

Additional Comments Background Investigation Requirements:
Prospective appointees will be: 1) Checked against the Staff Exclusion List (SEL) maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs. Prospective employees whose names appear on the SEL as having been found responsible for serious or repeated acts of abuse or neglect will be barred from appointment and may have their names removed from the eligible list(s) for the title(s) if applicable. 2) Investigated through a Criminal Background Check (CBC), which includes State and federal Criminal History Record Checks. All convictions must be reported; conviction of a felony or misdemeanor, or any falsified or omitted information on the prospective appointee’s employment application, may bar appointment or result in removal after appointment. Each case will be determined on its own merits, consistent with the applicable provisions of State and federal laws, rules, and regulations. Prospective employees will be fingerprinted in order to obtain a record of their criminal history information, and may be required to pay any necessary fees. 3) Screened against the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR). Prospective employees will be required to pay any necessary fees. Additionally, prospective employees whose names are indicated on the SCR may be barred from appointment.

Additional Comments:
This position is eligible for a Downstate Adjustment of $3,026.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Human Resources

Telephone

Fax (212)795-0786

Email Address hrnspi@nyspi.columbia.edu

Address

Street New York State Psychiatric Center

1051 Riverside Drive

City New York

State NY

Zip Code 10032

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease indicate the Title, Vacancy ID # and Location of the position you are applying for in the subject line of your email or fax. Please complete the Office of Mental Health Employment Application and submit it along with your other application materials via fax, mail or the Human Resources email address noted above.

http://www.omh.ny.gov/omhweb/employment/docs/employment-application.pdf

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