Plant Utilities Engineer 2
- The State University of New York at Potsdam
- Potsdam, New York
- Full Time
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Position Information
Posting Number:C - 00471
Position Title:Plant Utilities Engineer 2
Line number:01124
Job CategoryOperations/Maintenance
Account number:860639
FLSA Classification:Non-Exempt
Obligation:Calendar Year
Position Type:Perm
Appointment Start date:
Appointment End date :
Salary:$63,136
Salary Grade:SG16
Full Time or Part Time:Full Time
If Part-Time, fill in %:
Benefits Summary
CSEA Benefits Summary
Department Information
Department:HEATING PLANT
DivisionAdministration
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Posting Text
Job Summary/Basic Function:
Plant Utilities Engineers are responsible for the safe and efficient operation of physical plants in State facilities at various State agencies. Positions operate, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, test, and calibrate mechanical and electrical equipment providing heat, hot water, ventilation, air conditioning and electrical distribution; advise on renovations and replacement of equipment; and initiate energy conservation activities.
Pl ant Utilities Engineer 2: supervises Plant Utilities Engineers 1 and/or other lower-level staff engaged in plant operations, maintenance, and repair activities. In large operations, positions report to a higher-level Plant Utilities Engineer, and may function as a shift supervisor over one or more plant operations functions; may assume responsibility for physical plant operations on off hours; and may supervise other trades positions and contractors on a project or emergency basis.
Job Requirements & Essential Functions of the Job:
Supervises Plant Utilities Engineers 1 and other lower-level staff engaged in plant operations, maintenance, and repair functions; may supervise contractors.
Schedules, plans, and supervises the activities of skilled and semi-skilled employees and contractors involved with plant operations, maintenance, and repair activities.
Provides training, instruction, and assistance to staff in the performance of tasks, and implements changes in procedures to improve efficiency.
Inspects plant equipment and operations to ensure proper maintenance, scheduling, and safe and efficient operations.
Prepares estimates of materials, parts needs, and costs; orders or directs ordering of materials, equipment, and parts; and maintains tool and equipment inventories per applicable policies and standards.
Supervises and coordinates the handling of various types of hazardous materials and the response to any incidents having potential environmental impact or safety concerns.
Identifies budget requirements, including staffing, repair, maintenance, material, and equipment needs; makes recommendations to assist with preparation of annual operating budgets.
Enforces energy conservation protocols and supervises the installation and modification of equipment to obtain peak energy efficiency.
Required Qualifications:
Promotion: One year of permanent service as a Plant Utilities Engineer 1.
Preferred Qualifications:
We are seeking candidates who can work effectively in an increasingly diverse environment; and who are open and willing to continue to learn about diversity-related issues, and contribute in fostering a welcoming, supportive and inclusive environment at the College.
Work Days:Days
Work Hours:Days
Location:Heating Plant
Posting Detail Information
Close Date:09/06/2025
Open Until FilledNo
Executive Order 31
All people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Posting
To create a Posting, first complete the information on this screen, then click the Continue to Next Page button. Proceed through all sections completing all necessary information. To submit the Posting to human resources, you must click on the Continue to Next Page button from the last section. Once a summary page appears, select the Submit button and then click the Continue button. Your Posting will not be saved or sent to the next status until you see the confirmation page and click the Confirm button. Please Note:You have not finished completing the Recruitment Request until you have reached the last tab and submitted.
Position Information
Posting Number:C - 00471
Position Title:Plant Utilities Engineer 2
Line number:01124
Job CategoryOperations/Maintenance
Account number:860639
FLSA Classification:Non-Exempt
Obligation:Calendar Year
Position Type:Perm
Appointment Start date:
Appointment End date :
Salary:$63,136
Salary Grade:SG16
Full Time or Part Time:Full Time
If Part-Time, fill in %:
Benefits Summary
CSEA Benefits Summary
Department Information
Department:HEATING PLANT
DivisionAdministration
Search Contact Information
Search Contact(s):
Human Resources
Search Contact Phone/Extension:...
Search Contact Email:...
Search Contact Fax:
Posting Text
Job Summary/Basic Function:
Plant Utilities Engineers are responsible for the safe and efficient operation of physical plants in State facilities at various State agencies. Positions operate, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, test, and calibrate mechanical and electrical equipment providing heat, hot water, ventilation, air conditioning and electrical distribution; advise on renovations and replacement of equipment; and initiate energy conservation activities.
Pl ant Utilities Engineer 2: supervises Plant Utilities Engineers 1 and/or other lower-level staff engaged in plant operations, maintenance, and repair activities. In large operations, positions report to a higher-level Plant Utilities Engineer, and may function as a shift supervisor over one or more plant operations functions; may assume responsibility for physical plant operations on off hours; and may supervise other trades positions and contractors on a project or emergency basis.
Job Requirements & Essential Functions of the Job:
Supervises Plant Utilities Engineers 1 and other lower-level staff engaged in plant operations, maintenance, and repair functions; may supervise contractors.
Schedules, plans, and supervises the activities of skilled and semi-skilled employees and contractors involved with plant operations, maintenance, and repair activities.
Provides training, instruction, and assistance to staff in the performance of tasks, and implements changes in procedures to improve efficiency.
Inspects plant equipment and operations to ensure proper maintenance, scheduling, and safe and efficient operations.
Prepares estimates of materials, parts needs, and costs; orders or directs ordering of materials, equipment, and parts; and maintains tool and equipment inventories per applicable policies and standards.
Supervises and coordinates the handling of various types of hazardous materials and the response to any incidents having potential environmental impact or safety concerns.
Identifies budget requirements, including staffing, repair, maintenance, material, and equipment needs; makes recommendations to assist with preparation of annual operating budgets.
Enforces energy conservation protocols and supervises the installation and modification of equipment to obtain peak energy efficiency.
Required Qualifications:
Promotion: One year of permanent service as a Plant Utilities Engineer 1.
Preferred Qualifications:
We are seeking candidates who can work effectively in an increasingly diverse environment; and who are open and willing to continue to learn about diversity-related issues, and contribute in fostering a welcoming, supportive and inclusive environment at the College.
Work Days:Days
Work Hours:Days
Location:Heating Plant
Posting Detail Information
Close Date:09/06/2025
Open Until FilledNo
Executive Order 31
All people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Posting
Job ID: 490786157
Originally Posted on: 8/26/2025
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