Are you looking to take your career to new heights with a leader in healthcare? SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is one of the nation's leading metropolitan medical centers. As the only academic medical center in Brooklyn, we serve a large population that is among the most diverse in the world. We are also highly-ranked by Castle Connolly Medical, a healthcare rating company for consumers, among the top 5 leading U.S. medical schools for training doctors.

Bargaining Unit:

UUP

Job Summary:

The Department of Facilities Management and Development at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University and University Hospital of Brooklyn is seeking a full time Plant Maintenance Coordinator (HVAC and Controls Maintenance) / Assistant Facilities Program Coordinator. The successful candidate will:

• Be responsible for the management of repairs of SUNY Downstate Medical Center’s air conditioning and refrigeration systems: specifically, windows units, perimeter fan coils, icemakers, refrigeration boxes, air distribution systems, and water-cooled environmental boxes.
• Assign tasks, follow-up assignments, and supervise two shops of CSEA skilled tradesman.
• Provide contract management of Building Automation System across systems.
• Manage PM and Service contracts associated with refrigeration/chill water systems.
• Closely coordinate all work activities through the Computer Maintenance Management Program.
• Coordinate construction and repairs with contractor’s shops and hospital personnel. Maintain written records/logs on repairs, contractor’s activities, and maintenance jobs.
• Maintain logs required by Joint Commission on Accreditation of healthcare Organizations, NYS-DOH, and other regulatory agencies.
• Order materials in a timely manner and maintain equipment in anticipation of mechanical failures in order to minimize down time.
• Remain aware of changes affecting the operation of the physical plant.
• Attend meetings pertaining to operations of maintenance of the plant and personnel management.
• Assign task, follow-up on assignments and supervise a staff of two shops of refrigeration and sheet metal maintenance workers.
• Supervise Preventive Maintenance Programs.
• Supervise maintenance contracts.

Required Qualifications:

• 2-years of college education or 5-years practical experience in a related field.
• Additional 5-years as an HVAC/Refrigeration mechanic/BAS Controls Technician.
• Must possess excellent communication skills both oral and written.
• A strong mechanical background is required.
• A minimum 3-years of supervisory experience relative to HVAC/refrigeration is required.
• Hands on experience in the maintenance of HVAC and refrigeration equipment is required.
• Knowledge of BOCA and EPA refrigeration handing requirements.
• Ability to direct, coordinate and supervise employees. Knowledge of union contract agreements.
• Receives minimal supervision and direction from the Deputy Director of Physical Plant and senior management.
• Must be a self-starter and team player.

Preferred Qualifications:

• EPA Section 608 Universal Technician Certification preferred.

Work Schedule:

Salary Grade/Rank:

Salary Range:

Commensurate with experience and qualifications

Executive Order:

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation.  If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction, and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.

Women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities and members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact Human Resources at 718-270-3025.