Location: Farmingdale, NY Category: Physical Plant/Facilities (including custodial) Posted On: Tue Mar 12 2024 Job Description:

• Operates, maintains, and repairs steam and hot water boilers, water supply and return systems, electronic and pneumatic combustion and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) control systems, forced or induced draft fan systems, chiller systems, and other refrigeration equipment.

• Operates computers which control boiler operations, auxiliary equipment, and HVAC systems.

• Conducts boiler, HVAC, and water systems testing, analyzes results, and adds chemicals to maintain proper system functions.

• Balances air distribution systems, and maintains proper air temperature, humidity, freshness, and flow quality.

• Cleans, inspects, and maintains boilers, by performing chemical cleaning of equipment, repairing brickwork, replacing tubes, and maintaining boiler combustion and emissions.

• Performs chiller maintenance such as the cleaning of condenser tubes and evaporators, and the maintenance and repair of pumps, air compressors, steam systems, cooling towers, motors, and variable frequency drives.

• Performs maintenance and repair on various water and sewage pumping, filtration, and treatment equipment.

• Cleans, maintains, and repairs HVAC systems and equipment, calibrates controls, performs air testing and chemical treatment, and replaces air filters.

• Responds to mechanical, electrical, or plumbing calls; troubleshoots and coordinates necessary repairs.

• Maintains computerized energy management systems; troubleshoots problems; and identifies and replaces faulty equipment and devices.

• Identifies, recommends, and develops energy conservation projects and initiatives.

• May handle various types of hazardous materials; and respond to incidents having potential environmental impact and/or safety concerns, such as chemical spills, oil spills and blowouts; implements evacuation plans in emergency situations.

• May maintain right-to-know libraries, respond to inquiries, assess problems, and provide advice regarding incidents.

• May operate high or low voltage electrical distribution systems, steam, diesel and gas turbine generators, transformers and switch gears, load centers, motor control centers,

• panel boards, emergency power and lighting distribution systems, motor generator sets, and uninterrupted power supply systems.

• May supervise subordinate staff, including Plant Utilities Assistants, Facility Operations Assistants, contractors, and other trades staff.

The college particularly welcomes candidates with knowledge, skills and abilities that include:

• Commitment to diversity and university initiatives supportive of diversity and inclusion.

• Interest in participating in student-centered service activities.

• Desire to apply expertise in promoting civic engagement with the College's many community partners.

  Job Requirements:

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Four years of experience in the operation, maintenance, and repair of boilers, HVAC, or auxiliary plant utilities equipment in commercial, industrial, or institutional facilities.

• Valid NYS Driver's License.

  Additional Information:

• Hiring procedures in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law.

• Grade 14 Salary (starting March 28, 2024): $54,860 + $3,400 location pay = $58,260 Total Annual Compensation

The State University of New York offers excellent fringe benefits including health insurance options and retirement plans

Click here for New York State Benefits Summary. (https://www.suny.edu/media/suny/content-assets/documents/benefits/benefit-summaries/CSEAbenefitsummaryJan-2024.pdf)

VISA SPONSORSHIP IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THIS POSITION

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Farmingdale State College's commitment to inclusive excellence is an important part of our mission of public education and our culture. At Farmingdale State College, we continue to work on building a community that supports freedom, mutual respect, and civility. We seek others who support these values of diversity and inclusiveness and candidates of all diverse backgrounds who wish to participate in our cultural aspirations are welcome and encouraged to apply.

The College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status or any other legally protected status.

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.