Review Vacancy
TitlePlant Utilities Engineer 1 (NY HELPS) – 12588
Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance
Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $54860 to $66634 Annually
Street Address Wadsworth Center, Division of Laboratory Operations / Facilities Management
5668 State Farm Road
Minimum Qualifications Transfer Opportunity: NYS employee with one year or more of permanent or contingent-permanent competitive service as a Plant Utilities Engineer 1 (G-14) and eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law.
New York Hiring For Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS) Opportunity: To be eligible for a NY HELPS appointment, the candidate must meet the minimum qualifications listed on the Civil service exam announcements. To see the minimum qualifications, go to
https://www.cs.ny.gov/examannouncements/announcements/oc-cr/decentralized/20-450.cfm
Preferred Qualifications: Candidate should be familiar with the specialized needs of a health-related and/or laboratory facility. Candidate should be familiar with: general energy conservation methodology in a laboratory facility, laboratory capital equipment, specialized HVAC systems, and building management systems. Should be capable of productively participating in capital planning and improvement projects as they pertain to power-plant and laboratory system construction and maintenance. Candidate should also be familiar with systems necessary to provide laboratory services. Experience overseeing preventive maintenance programs, emergency response efforts in case of plant system and/or utility provider failures, back-up power and generator systems, supervision, shift work, and facility procurements. Experience with arc flash and lockout-tagout procedures. Universal refrigeration certification is a plus.
Duties Description The Plant Utilities Engineer 1 will operate, maintain and repair mechanical and electrical equipment providing heat, steam, hot water, ventilation, air conditioning and electrical distribution in a safe and efficient manner. May also be responsible for supervising Plant Utilities Assistants, helpers, contractors, and tradespeople. Candidate should have the training and ability to work in confined spaces.
Additional Comments This position is part of the NYS HELPS program. No examination is required.
"We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:
• Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System
• Shift & Geographic pay differentials
• Affordable Health Care options
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
• NYS Deferred Compensation plan
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds
• And many more...
For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.
The NYS Department of Health is committed to making New York a safer, healthier, and more equitable place to live. Understanding health equity, social determinants of health and health disparities is critical to accomplish our goal of eliminating health disparities. For more information on the NYS Department of Health’s Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan, please visit: https://health.ny.gov/commissioner/index.htm
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Name Human Resources Management Group, MPP/PUE1/12588
Email Address resume@healt.ny.gov
Address
Street Room 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza
Notes on Applying Please submit your resume and cover letter as one (1) document, preferably in PDF format, by email to resume@health.ny.gov, with Reference MPP/PUE1/12588 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, MPP/PUE1/12588, Rm 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12237-0012, or by fax to (518) 473-3395. Failure to include the required information may result in your resume not being considered for this position. Resumes will be accepted until July 1, 2024.