Rochester Institute of Technology

Rochester Institute of Technology

Plant Engineering Technician I

Rochester, NY · Junior · Contract

Work authorization required$21k-$25kDetected 30 days ago
Customer SupportOSHA

About the role

  • Work is performed under close supervision using clearly prescribed methods and detailed instructions.
  • Why Join Our Team Work with a team that values hard work and the difference it makes every day.
  • FMS provides dependable, year‑round employment and hands‑on training to help you grow on the job.

Responsibilities

  • Performs physical and computer rounds of capital equipment on a daily basis, noting any deviations or operational concerns, making corrections, and reporting concerns to colleagues and/or supervision
  • Utilizes Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) drawings, design specifications, or manufacturers' recommendations to troubleshoot, adjust, and verify systems operation
  • Performs water treatment testing on closed loops, cooling towers, and steam boilers. Makes any necessary adjustments to chemical feed equipment, calibrates sensors, maintains softeners, and adds chemicals to systems, as necessary
  • Performs preventive maintenance on Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) equipment, and makes any necessary repairs

Requirements

  • This will be required to ensure your application is processed in a timely manner.
  • Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States.

Compensation

  • In compliance with NYS's Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is listed above.
  • 12 paid holidays per year

Benefits

  • Eligible for RIT's comprehensive benefits program, including:
  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Sick and vacation time
  • Retirement and financial planning resources
  • Educational benefits for employees and dependents
  • Employee wellness program
  • Free use of on‑site fitness facilities

Equal opportunity

  • If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resources office at 585-475-2424 or email your request to careers@rit.edu.
  • Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

This listing is sourced directly from Rochester Institute of Technology's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.