Plant Utilities Engineer 1, SG-14 Central Heating Plant

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The Facilities Services Department at the State University of New York at Oswego invites applications for a Plant Utilities Engineer 1 Grade 14 vacancy. This is a permanent full-time position assigned to the Central Heating Plant.

Shift: TBD

Posting Date: January 28 2019/Revised March 2026

Review Date: SUNY Oswego is accepting applications as a continuous recruitment effort for the permanent Plant Utilities Engineer 1position. If/when vacancies occur applications will be reviewed. Hours and shifts vary based on operational needs. You will only be contacted as needed for interviews.

Salary: In accordance with the CSEA Operational Services Unit addition the State University of New York provides an excellent benefit package. Please click here for more information on benefits for full-time CSEA employees.

Description of Responsibilities:

As a Plant Utilities Engineer 1 on an assigned shift you would operate maintain troubleshoot repair test and calibrate mechanical and electrical equipment providing heat hot water ventilation air conditioning and electrical distribution safely and efficiently. You would make recommendations on major overhauls and the replacement of equipment and identify recommend and develop energy conservation projects. You may supervise subordinate staff in the operation and maintenance of heating facilities and mechanical equipment. You may also supervise contractors in an emergency or project situation and you may be required to assume responsibility for the operations of the overall physical plant. Positions involve shift work within a 24-hour work schedule which includes night and holiday shifts.

** ATTENTION **: UPDATED APPLICATION PROCESS

The following two (2) applications are required. Please complete both applications entirely.

Application # 1 (NYS-APP3 #20-450&20-451 / Supplemental Questionnaire): # 2 (SUNY Oswego Employment Application):

Submit a cover letter addressing qualifications CV/resume and contact information for three professional references (only the three referees listed in your Interview Exchange application can be considered and contacted) electronically by clicking on the APPLY NOW button.

You may add additional files/documents after uploading your resume. After you fill out your contact information you will be directed to the upload page. Please click here to log in to check/edit your profile or to upload additional documents.

Please click CONTACT US if you need assistance applying through this website.

There is no written test and no test date is involved. The supplemental questionnaire IS YOUR TEST. Your completed supplemental questionnaire will be the only basis for rating your training education and experience. Failure to complete the supplemental questionnaire may result in disqualification. If disqualified candidates must wait six months to reapply.

Please refer to the Civil Service Examination Announcement for additional information before submitting your application and supplemental questionnaire: Qualifications:

• Either 1. Graduate of heating HVAC ventilation air conditioning and refrigeration apprenticeship program from the U.S. Air Force;
• Or 2. Must have been an 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;
• Or 3. Must have been an enlisted power generation equipment repairer with the U.S. Army;
• Or 4. Must have been an enlisted gas turbine systems technician submarine nuclear propulsion plant operator reactor control utilities man machinist mate or engineman with the U.S. Navy;
• Or 5. Must have a Merchant Mariners Document (MMD) and have been a qualified member of the engine department (QMED) as an oiler fireman/water tender refrigerating engineer or engineman with the U.S. Merchant Marine;
• Or 6. 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);
• Or 7. Possession of a High-Pressure Boiler Operating Engineer License or Stationary Engineer License;
• Or 8. A bachelors degree in Facilities Engineering Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering or Marine Engineering;
• Or 9. Four years 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 and repair of HVAC systems or boilers or auxiliary equipment;
• Or 10. Four years of full-time hands-on experience in a residential setting performing diagnosis operation maintenance and repair of HVAC systems or boilers or auxiliary equipment;
• Or 11. An associates degree in HVAC AND two years of qualifying experience as described in EITHER qualification #9 or #10 above;
• Or 12. Completion of an HVAC certificate or diploma from a BOCES program (900 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 AND two years of qualifying experience as described in EITHER qualification #9 or #10 above.

For additional details reference the New York State Department of Civil Service Job Title Code #Plant Utilities Engineer 1 Grade 14.

If you have any questions about the position please call or e-mail:

Human Resources

** ATTENTION **: UPDATED APPLICATION PROCESS

The following two (2) applications are required. Please complete both applications entirely.

Application # 1 (NYS-APP3 #20-450&20-451 / Supplemental Questionnaire): # 2 (SUNY Oswego Employment Application):

Submit a cover letter addressing qualifications CV/resume and contact information for three professional references (only the three referees listed in your Interview Exchange application can be considered and contacted) electronically by clicking on the APPLY NOW button.

You may add additional files/documents after uploading your resume. After you fill out your contact information you will be directed to the upload page. Please click here to log in to check/edit your profile or to upload additional documents.

Please click CONTACT US if you need assistance applying through this website.

There is no written test and no test date is involved. The supplemental questionnaire IS YOUR TEST. Your completed supplemental questionnaire will be the only basis for rating your training education and experience. Failure to complete the supplemental questionnaire may result in disqualification. If disqualified candidates must wait six months to reapply.

Please refer to the Civil Service Examination Announcement for additional information prior to submitting your application and supplemental questionnaire: submit your Supplemental Questionnaire by mail to:

Office of Human Resources

201 Culkin Hall

7060 State Route 104

Oswego NY 13126