HIGHLIGHTS

-Assist in the operation, maintenance and repair of mechanical, electrical and control equipment providing heat, hot water, ventilation and air conditioning
-Maintain and repair boilers, pumps, controls, other power plant auxiliary equipment, and electrical and mechanical stationary equipment
-May supervise Plant Utilities Helpers and Maintenance Helpers in performing routine manual labor and equipment inspections
-May be assigned a limited number of activities requiring the full performance level skills of a Plant Utilities Engineer I

DIVISION OPERATING NEEDS

-Ability to climb, stoop, and do moderately heavy labor and lifting (a minimum of 50 pounds).
-Ability to work shifts, weekends and holidays, based on a 40-hour work week, plus mandatory overtime when necessary, and respond to urgent and emergency calls on a daily basis.
-Applicants must possess a valid NYS driver’s license, be able to understand and follow instructions, and read, write and communicate verbally.
-Candidates must have a record of dependability and past work performance, including satisfactory time and attendance record.
-Candidates must possess computer skills adequate to work with computerized maintenance management systems and other computerized applications as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

-Open Competitive: One year of satisfactory hands-on experience in the operation and maintenance of boilers and/or auxiliary equipment or heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment in commercial, industrial or institutional facilities.
-Substitutions: (1) A High School Diploma or GED and successful completion of four trades courses in any combination of the following trades may be substituted for the one year of satisfactory hands-on experience. Each trades course must include a minimum of 30 to 45 classroom/lab hours in order to be considered qualifying: Electrical, Plumbing, Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Equipment, Refrigeration, Boiler Operation and Maintenance. (2) Successful completion of 12 college semester credit hours in any combination of the following course areas may be substituted for the one year of satisfactory hands-on experience: Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, Blueprint Reading & Sketching, Electrical Circuits, Boiler & Steam Systems, Fluid Mechanics, Industrial Electricity, Technical Communications, Electric Utility Systems, Thermal Dynamics, Plant Operation & Maintenance, Industrial Instrumentation & Control, Environmental Air Quality, Physics, Industrial Safety, Utility Refrigeration Mechanics.

-Promotion: Nine months of permanent competitive, non-competitive or labor service AND one year of satisfactory hands-on experience in the operation and maintenance of boilers and/or auxiliary equipment or heating, ventilation, and air conditioning equipment in commercial, industrial or institutional facilities.
-Substitutions: Same substitutions as defined in 1 and 2 above.

-Candidates must have permanent appointment in a Plant Utilities Assistant, SG-09 classified position or be reachable for appointment on the current NYS Civil Service canvass list for a Plant Utilities Assistant, SG-09. New York State Preferred List candidates have preference.

William Cox, Plant Utilities Engineer 3

As assigned, provides instruction to Plant Utilities Helpers and Maintenance Helpers on routine jobs and equipment inspections.

Function 1: Perform Minor Repairs

-Perform minor repairs such as replacing worn gaskets, changing belts and tightening joints
-Assist Plant Utilities Engineer I in the maintenance and overhaul of boilers and in the repair of stationary equipment

Function 2: Perform Supervised Plumbing, Electrical and Refrigeration work

-Thread, solders or glues and installs pipe, using proper types of pipe and fittings
-Assist in the repair, maintenance and operation of alarm control and signal systems

Function 3: Monitor Equipment Consoles

-Read, analyze and follow up on all console readings, charts, and trouble calls
-Adjust equipment controls to correct malfunction when indicated by observation or in response to a signal
-Read and record gas, steam, and water meter readings
-Fill out incident and quality assurance reports
-Advise supervisor when repairs are required

Function 4: Perform Preventive Maintenance on Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning Systems

-Use specific chemicals to treat water used in heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems
-Clean strainers and condenser coils, maintains steam traps and changes filters
-Assist in the operation of energy management systems related to the control of clocks, lighting, filtering systems, HVAC and boiler energy management systems, etc.
-Determine if water regulator valves need rebuilding or repair, re-packs pumps and valves, and cleans mechanical rooms
-Respond to calls concerning mechanical, electrical or plumbing breakdowns outside of the plant, troubleshoots the problem, and if possible makes necessary repairs

Function 5: Supervision

-As assigned, provides instruction to Plant Utilities Helpers and Maintenance Helpers on routine jobs and equipment inspections.