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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 11/06/18

Applications Due11/21/18

Vacancy ID61308

AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for

TitlePlant Utilities Engineer 1 / EOA# 2018-56

Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary Grade14

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $47773 to $58028 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation To be discussed at interview

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 12 AM

To 11:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Richmond

Street Address Institute for Basic Research

1050 Forest Hill Road

City Staten Island

StateNY

Zip Code10314

Minimum Qualifications Must be in a title eligible for 70.1 transfer
OR
A. An Associate Degree in Plant Utilities Technology or the equivalent. To determine whether a specific degree is equivalent to
the Plant Utilities Technology program, the major course of study must include a minimum of 30 college semester credit hours in
any combination of the following course areas:
• Heating, Ventilation Boiler and Steam Systems and Air-Conditioning Industrial Electricity
• Electrical Circuits Electric Utility Systems
• Fluid Mechanics Plant Operation and Technical Communications Maintenance
• Thermal Dynamics Industrial Instrumentation
• Physics and Control
• Utility Refrigeration Industrial Safety
• Mechanics Environmental Air Quality
• Blueprint Reading and Sketching
AND
• One year of satisfactory hands on experience in the operation and maintenance of boilers and/or auxiliary equipment or
HVAC equipment in commercial, industrial or institutional facilities. (Experience limited to residential applications is not
considered qualifying.)
OR
B. Four years of such experience and 30 college semester credit hours in any combination of the courses listed in A. above.

Duties Description Operate steam and hot water boilers including lighting off, firing, cleaning and shutting down systems
• Operate central and auxiliary computers which monitor, test, control and operate boilers, auxiliary equipment and HVAC
systems.
• Service and maintain residential heating and air conditioning equipment.
• Conduct boiler, HVAC, and water systems testing, analyzing results and adding chemicals to maintain proper residuals in
boiler and piping systems.
• Operate large central absorption, centrifugal, screw driven and hermetic chiller systems and other refrigeration equipment.
Duties include starting, regulating and troubleshooting to maintain proper temperature.
• Will be required to perform operations and maintenance within an asbestos environment and/or supervise any asbestos
removal project being carried out by other employees or private contractors.
• Handle various types of hazardous materials, such as refrigerants, Freon, gas, fuel oil, solvents, antifreeze, biocides,
nitrates, ethanol, acids, caustic soda, regulated waste and refuse.
• Respond to incidents having potential environmental impact and/or safety concerns, such as chemical spills, oil spills and
blowouts and may be called upon to implement evacuation plans in emergency situations
• Work in confined space situations using personal protective equipment and supervise others working in confined space
using personal protective equipment
• May require daily travel within the district, as well as some travel within NY State to assist other districts with special
projects
• Candidate will be trained in the operation and maintenance procedures as related to Asbestos Containing Materials.
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:
• Working knowledge of the methods, materials, tools and equipment used in the trade or trades to which assigned
• Working knowledge of the methods, materials and tools used in making mechanical and routine electrical repairs to
heating, ventilating, air-conditioning, refrigeration, plumbing, pneumatic control systems and direct digital and other
microprocessor controlled systems.
• Working knowledge of safety standards and procedures
• Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
• Will be required to train and supervise others.
• Will be required to plan and lay out work, develop time and material lists for projects assigned
• Will be required to read and interpret plans, codes, diagrams, architectural blueprints and specifications.
• Basic computer skills preferred
• Valid NYS driver’s License

Additional Comments For CSEA positions: Local Bidding Agreements will be honored. Employees on long term leave can bid on positions but
must be able to report to work within fourteen (14) days and be able to perform the essential functions of their positions
with or without reasonable accommodation (RA). If an employee believes that he or she needs a reasonable
accommodation, they should contact the NYS OPWDD Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Central Office at (518) 402-7644 or
Email at Affirmative.Action@opwdd.ny.gov to obtain information and RA forms.
• Preference will be given to OPWDD employees impacted by closures. If you are being impacted by closure, please
indicate this on your resume/cover letter.
• All OPWDD employees must be eligible and maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicare and
Medicaid programs. Continued employment will depend on maintaining eligibility.
• OPWDD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER

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

Name Shauna Carter

Telephone 718-983-5437

Fax 718-983-5216

Email Address Shauna.L.Carter@opwdd.ny.gov

Address

Street Staten Island DDSO

1150 Forest Hill Road, Bldg 46A, Human Resources

City Staten Island

State NY

Zip Code 10314

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease reference EOA # 2018-56 in all correspondence (resume and/or cover letter) when submitting via e-mail or fax.

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