What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Utilities Engineer 2 - Facilities Services HVAC position at State University of New York at Fredonia?
Location: Fredonia, NY Category: Custodial/Maintenance/Trades Posted On: Wed Mar 26 2025 Job Description:
Rewards & Benefits
Competitive compensation plus comprehensive benefits plan including health, dental, and vision insurance and retirement plan options including a fixed pension plan or a 401(A) with generous employer contributions;
Paid leave provisions including sick and holiday leave; impressive educational benefits including tuition-free study plus supplemental tuition aid;
A rich array of services, programs and benefits to help employees advance in their career and enhance the quality of their personal life, including professional development programs and services, employee EAP and wellness programs, discounted membership to the on-campus fitness center, and access to the Campus and Community Child Care Center.
Fredonia invites applications for a Plant Utilities Engineer 2 in the Facilities Services - HVAC unit, for the following shift:
First shift - 7:00 am-3:30 pm, Monday to Friday
This position is full time, probationary/permanent, CSEA represented, SG16 position with an entry level salary of $61,297.00.
A Plant Utilities Engineer 2 performs the activities and tasks listed in the Classification Standard for Plant Utilities Engineer 1. In addition, a Plant Utilities Engineer 2 schedules, plans, and lays out work and supervises the activities of a crew of skilled and semi-skilled employees who are involved in the operation and maintenance of heat generating, air-conditioning, HVAC and electrical equipment. Incumbents are also responsible for oversight of systems maintenance, health and safety issues, and energy conservation projects.
ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS:
Plant Utilities Engineer 2
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;
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.
Job Requirements:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
One year of permanent service as a Plant Utilities Engineer 1.
Additional Information:
This is a full-time, probationary/permanent SG16, CSEA represented position with an entry level salary of $61,297.00 to begin as soon as possible.
PUE2's are considered Essential Service as per the Essential Service Policy. Fredonia employees designated essential must remain on duty or report to work at or before their scheduled starting time to avoid interruption of essential services unless directed or permitted to do otherwise, by their immediate supervisor.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Fredonia prides itself on an outstanding workforce. To continually support organizational excellence, the university conducts background screens on applicants.
An Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer, Fredonia provides for, and promotes, equal opportunity employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment, without discrimination.
Pursuant to University policy, the University is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, or domestic violence victim status. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the University community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law, or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.
The University's policy is in accordance with federal and state laws and regulations prohibiting unlawful discrimination and harassment. These laws include the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as Amended by the Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972, and the New York State Human Rights Law. These laws prohibit discrimination and harassment, including sexual harassment and sexual violence.
Rewards & Benefits
Competitive compensation plus comprehensive benefits plan including health, dental, and vision insurance and retirement plan options including a fixed pension plan or a 401(A) with generous employer contributions;
Paid leave provisions including sick and holiday leave; impressive educational benefits including tuition-free study plus supplemental tuition aid;
A rich array of services, programs and benefits to help employees advance in their career and enhance the quality of their personal life, including professional development programs and services, employee EAP and wellness programs, discounted membership to the on-campus fitness center, and access to the Campus and Community Child Care Center.
Fredonia invites applications for a Plant Utilities Engineer 2 in the Facilities Services - HVAC unit, for the following shift:
First shift - 7:00 am-3:30 pm, Monday to Friday
This position is full time, probationary/permanent, CSEA represented, SG16 position with an entry level salary of $61,297.00.
A Plant Utilities Engineer 2 performs the activities and tasks listed in the Classification Standard for Plant Utilities Engineer 1. In addition, a Plant Utilities Engineer 2 schedules, plans, and lays out work and supervises the activities of a crew of skilled and semi-skilled employees who are involved in the operation and maintenance of heat generating, air-conditioning, HVAC and electrical equipment. Incumbents are also responsible for oversight of systems maintenance, health and safety issues, and energy conservation projects.
ILLUSTRATIVE TASKS:
Plant Utilities Engineer 2
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;
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.
Job Requirements:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
One year of permanent service as a Plant Utilities Engineer 1.
Additional Information:
This is a full-time, probationary/permanent SG16, CSEA represented position with an entry level salary of $61,297.00 to begin as soon as possible.
PUE2's are considered Essential Service as per the Essential Service Policy. Fredonia employees designated essential must remain on duty or report to work at or before their scheduled starting time to avoid interruption of essential services unless directed or permitted to do otherwise, by their immediate supervisor.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Fredonia prides itself on an outstanding workforce. To continually support organizational excellence, the university conducts background screens on applicants.
An Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer, Fredonia provides for, and promotes, equal opportunity employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment, without discrimination.
Pursuant to University policy, the University is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, or domestic violence victim status. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the University community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law, or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.
The University's policy is in accordance with federal and state laws and regulations prohibiting unlawful discrimination and harassment. These laws include the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as Amended by the Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972, and the New York State Human Rights Law. These laws prohibit discrimination and harassment, including sexual harassment and sexual violence.
Salary : $61,297
