Plant Utilities Engineer 1

Plant Utilities Engineer 1

Date Posted: 10/02/26

Applications Due: 10/13/26

Vacancy ID: 226215

Basics

NY HELPS: No

55-b/c Eligible: No

Agency: Binghamton University

Title: Plant Utilities Engineer 1

Occupational Category: Skilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary Grade: 14

Bargaining Unit: OSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary Range: From $59049 to $69909 Annually

Employment Type: Full-Time

Appointment Type: Contingent Permanent

Internship: No

Jurisdictional Class: Competitive Class

Travel Percentage: 0%

Schedule

Workweek: Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week: 40

From: 7 AM

To: 3:30 PM

Flextime allowed?: No

Mandatory overtime?: Yes

Compressed workweek allowed?: No

Telecommuting allowed?: No

Location

County: Broome

Street Address: 4400 Vestal Parkway E

City: Binghamton

State: NY

Zip Code: 13902

Job Specifics

Duties Description: Depending upon overall University work requirements, a Plant Utilities Engineer I may be assigned to either the field heating force or the Central Heating Plant. An assignment to the Central Heating Plant will involve the responsibility for operation and maintenance of our gas and coal-fired high temperature, hot water heating plant. An assignment to the field heating force may involve the operation, maintenance, repair and alterations to any mechanical systems serving the University buildings. Typical assignments may include operating and installing the energy management system; maintaining water treatment for an open and closed-loop system; operating and trouble shooting gas fired satellite
boilers; overhauling pumps and HVAC equipment; and recommending and developing energy conservation projects. A Plant Utilities Engineer I may be responsible for the supervision of a small work force, including Assistant Plant Utilities Engineers, and Facility Operations Assistant 1. A Plant Utilities Engineer I may be required to perform any related tasks listed in the New York State Department of Civil Service Classification Standard.

Minimum Qualifications: Special application required during continuous recruitment period. This is a decentralized exam position. Satisfactory completion of a training course in fundamentals of stationary engineering and either satisfactory completion of an appropriate mechanical or electrical experience; or four years of experience in the operation and/or maintenance of high-pressure type steam boilers or of auxiliary high-pressure steam lines and equipment. Employees are required to maintain an awareness of typical hazards of the work place as well as the special hazards that
may be encountered on campus such as asbestos, toxic materials, unsafe equipment, and unsafe situations at the work site. Employees are expected to follow established safe work practices and use appropriate protective equipment.

Additional Comments: Individuals interested in applying to either the Plant Utilities Assistant or Plant Utilities Engineer 1 positions must apply during continuous recruitment period. If you have previously applied, applications are good for 2 years and you will be canvassed. If you are unsure of your current status, please reach out to HR.
https://www.binghamton.edu/human-resources/employment-opportunities/classified-employment.html
This position may require shift work and weekends. A valid driver’s license to operate a motor vehicle in NYS is required for this position. The initial assignment for this position may be in the field or the plant Monday – Friday 7:00
am – 3:30 pm. The position is deemed essential. The candidate will need to be available for emergency call in situations. Must be licensed to operate a motor vehicle in NYS. Must be willing to enter confined spaces and be fit for
respirator.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The successful candidate for this position must be able to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position satisfactorily. Since the activities of other employees depend on the performance of the employee in this position, reliable attendance is a factor that the employer will consider when filling this vacancy. Successful candidate will need to pass respiratory fit test.

How to Apply

Name: Human Resources

Telephone: 607-777-2193

Email Address: [email protected]

Street: 4400 Vestal Parkway E

City: Binghamton

State: NY

Zip Code: 13902

Notes on Applying: Please review the Exam Announcement and the minimum qualifications for the PUA and PUE 1 on the Civil Service website:
https://doccs.ny.gov/employment/plant-utilities

Individuals interested in applying should submit an NYS-APP #20-450 & #20-451 and a Binghamton University employment application to Human Resources via email at [email protected].

https://www.cs.ny.gov/extdocs/pdf/20-450&20-451.pdf
https://www.binghamton.edu/offices/human-resources/jobs/bu_employ_app_accessible.pdf