Plant Utilities Engineer 1 (NY HELPS) - 12824, 12763
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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.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 toPreferred 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.Additional Comments Permanent, full-time appointment. Since exposure to potentially hazardous substances may be involved in this position, the candidate who accepts the position may be required to wear personal protective equipment, undergo pre-employment and periodic health evaluations, and receive specific immunizations. Possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted NYS motor vehicle license. May be required to obtain Dept. of Environmental Conservation certifications related to site-specific facility operation. This is a 24/7 shift operation - shift assignment is subject to bidding based on DOH-Wadsworth Seniority time and may be subject to change based on operation requirements. Overtime may be required.Contingent Permanent, competitive, full-time. Transfer candidates may be asked for SSN to verify title history and eligibility.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: Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.Name Human Resources Management Group, MPP/PUE1/12824/12763 Telephone 518-###-#### Fax 518-###-#### Email Address ...@health.ny.gov AddressStreet Room 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza City Albany State NY Zip Code 12237 Notes on Applying Please submit your resume and cover letter as one (1) document, preferably in PDF format, by email to ...@health.ny.gov, with Reference MPP/PUE1/12824/12763 included in the subject line or by mail to Human Resources Management Group, MPP/PUE1/12824/12763, Rm 2217, Corning Tower Building, Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12237-0012, or by fax to (518) ###-####. Failure to include the required information may result in your resume not being considered for this position. Resumes will be accepted until December 24, 2024.