Plant Utilities Operations Specialist

4 weeks ago


Buffalo, New York, United States University at Buffalo Full time

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Plant Utilities Assistant to join our team at the University at Buffalo. As a Plant Utilities Assistant, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of stationary steam and high-temperature hot water boilers rated at 15 pounds per square inch or more.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Maintenance and repair of utility equipment
  • Operation of utility equipment
  • Troubleshooting breakdowns

Requirements:

This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS). To be eligible, you must meet one of the following qualifications:

  • Graduate of a heating, HVAC, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration apprenticeship program from the U.S. Air Force
  • 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
  • Enlisted power generation equipment repairer with the U.S. Army
  • Enlisted gas turbine systems technician, submarine nuclear propulsion plant operator reactor control, utilities man, machinist mate, or engineman with the U.S. Navy
  • Merchant Mariner's Document (MMD) and 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)
  • Possession of a High-Pressure Boiler Operating Engineer License or Stationary Engineer License
  • Bachelor's degree in Facilities Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Marine Engineering
  • Associate's degree in HVAC
  • One year 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
  • One year of full-time hands-on experience in a residential setting performing diagnosis, operation, maintenance repair of HVAC systems or boilers or auxiliary equipment
  • Completion of an HVAC certificate or diploma from a BOCES program (440 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

How to Apply:

If you meet any of the qualifications above, you are eligible to apply for this exciting position. Please submit your application through our website.

About the University at Buffalo:

The University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.



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