Location: Albany, NY Category: Facilities Job Type: Full-Time Posted On: Thu Sep 10 2026 Job Description:
Position Summary, Facility UPW/WWT Technician
The Facilities UPW/WWT Technician is responsible for performing preventative maintenance, inspections, and operational support for Ultra-Pure Water (UPW) and Wastewater Treatment (WWT) systems to ensure required standards of purity, quality, and facility performance are consistently met. This role includes the operation, testing, maintenance, and repair of treatment equipment, as well as contributing to the development and implementation of system start-up, shutdown, and preventative maintenance procedures. The position requires working independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment to provide reliable service and customer support.
**The shift for Night 1 is Sunday-Tuesday every other Saturday from 7pm-730am.
Key Responsibilities
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 Qualifications, Facility UPW/WWT Technician
Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent AND 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.
This position is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a background check; this position may require annual background checks.
Preferred Qualifications, Facility UPW/WWT Technician
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.
This position is contingent on the satisfactory completion of a background check; this position may require annual background checks.
Don't meet every requirement? At NY Creates we are dedicated to building a welcoming team. 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 for this or another role.
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:
Tech Level 1-3
1-8 years of experience: $27.00 - $37.00
Tech Level 3-5
6-20 years of experience: $36.00 - $50.00
*Night Shift receives a shift differential of 15% from 7:00pm-7:30am, a minimum of 4 hours must be worked during these hours to receive shift differential.
*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.
