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Facility UPW/WWT Technician (Nights)

NY CREATES • Albany, NY • 1d ago

Location: Albany, NY Category: Facilities Posted On: Wed Aug 20 2025 Job Description:

Job Description for Facility UPW/WWT Technician

JOB SUMMARY

This position will be on the N2 shift 7:00pm-7:30am Wednesday-Friday and every other Saturday.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Conduct preventative maintenance inspections and perform required preventative maintenance duties including but not limited to the operation, maintenance, testing and repair of UPW (Ultra-Pure Water) and WWT (Wastewater Treatment) systems to meet the required standards of purity, quality, and facility performance.

Participation in the development of equipment start-up, shut-down, and preventative maintenance procedures.

Provide customer satisfaction and support.

Must conduct work in an independent manner.

Good communication skills and proficient use of Microsoft Office and Maintenance Management programs. Work well in a team environment.

Possess good mechanical aptitude and the ability to work safely.

There may be opportunities for overtime hours.

Other reasonable duties assigned

Job Requirements:

Minimum Requirements for Facility UPW/WWT Technician

Candidates must have a minimum of 5-7 years' experience in a skilled level of mechanical maintenance OR equivalent educational and professional experience and training associated in a highly technical/engineering environment. Including operational experience with technical training; general understanding of various disciplines such as mechanical, electrical and control systems.

Experience in working with maintenance schedules, blueprints, diagrams, sketches codes and maintaining detailed and accurate records.

This position requires the ability to lift and push/pull 50 lbs. on a regular basis throughout the shift and frequent climbing (i.e. ascending/descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, etc.).

This position requires some work in adverse weather conditions and exposure to hazards (i.e. proximity to moving mechanical parts, heat, cold and noise exposure).

Ability to work extended hours and during planned shutdown periods.

Employees must have the ability to wear a respirator as assigned and require participation in NY CREATES hearing conservation program.

Must have good communications skills, be able to work well in a team environment, possess good mechanical aptitude, and be able to work safely.

Must be able to maintain detailed, accurate records, and prepare necessary reports with skilled use of Microsoft Office Suite software and Maintenance Management programs.

This is an essential personnel position for the maintenance and operation of the campus during an emergency situation.

This position is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a background check; this position may require annual background checks.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

Associate's degree in engineering and 5+ years of experience in UPW and WWT operations, OR 10 years UPW and WWT operational experience with technical training; general understanding of all related disciplines such as device performance, electrical, chemical and waste handling (drum and bulk), scrubbers, reporting and control systems, PLC programming & operation and bulk gas system operation.

Must be able to maintain detailed, accurate records, and prepare necessary reports with skilled use of Microsoft Office Suite software.

Don't meet every requirement? At NY CREATES we are dedicated to building a welcoming, diverse and inclusive workplace. If you are excited about working for NY CREATES but your experience doesn't exactly align perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway, you might still be a perfect fit or a fit for another role at NY CREATES.

Benefits

Medical, Vision, and Dental

Competitive Pay and PTO

Flexible Heath Spending and Dependent Care Accounts

Basic / Optional Life Insurance

Post-Retirement Health Insurance

Employer contribution of 7% of earnings to a Basic Retirement plan after meeting one year of service.

Optional employee contributed retirement account.

Location: 257 Fuller Road, Albany, NY 12203

Salary Range: $28-$36/ hour

*Posted salary rates are determined upon experience and education

Additional Information:

NOTE: Some positions require access to export-controlled commodities, technical data, technology, software, or restricted programs where U.S. Government authorization may be required.

For positions requiring such access, offers of employment are contingent upon the employer being able to obtain the necessary authorization, including, if required, an export license from the U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security, the U.S. Department of State's Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, or other government agencies. The decision to pursue an export license application is at The Research Foundation for SUNY's sole discretion. Proof of status may be required prior to employment in connection with necessary authorizations.

Employment is with the Research Foundation for SUNY. The Research Foundation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply please call Human Resources at 518-437-8686.

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