Facility Maintenance Technician

Overview

Location:

Albany, NY
• Category:
Facilities
• Posted On:
Thu Sep 25 2025

Job Description for Facility Maintenance Technician

The Facility Maintenance Technician is responsible for the operation, preventative maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of all ultra-pure water and wastewater treatment systems and associated equipment within the facility. This role ensures that all systems operate safely, efficiently, and in compliance with regulatory and quality standards.

• Perform routine preventative maintenance and corrective repairs on pumps, valves, sensors, instrumentation, and control systems to maximize equipment uptime and reliability.
• Troubleshoot and resolve mechanical and process-related issues to minimize disruptions to facility operations.
• Document maintenance activities, inspections, and system performance in accordance with regulatory and internal requirements.
• Assist in system optimization projects and support process improvements to enhance water quality and reduce operational costs.
• Respond to alarms and emergencies related to water and wastewater systems, ensuring timely and effective resolution.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and environmental health and safety teams to maintain compliance and support facility initiatives.
• Maintain inventory of spare parts and supplies required for ongoing maintenance and repairs.
• Perform any plumbing needs to support UPW/WWT processes.
• Participate in training and continuous improvement activities to stay current with evolving technologies and best practices.
• Other reasonable duties assigned.

• A technical trade degree with 5 years of related plumbing or mechanical work experience OR a minimum of 7 years of plumbing or mechanical experience in a facility operations or construction environment.
• Must have ability to provide off shift coverage, good communications skills and proficient use of Microsoft Office and computer maintenance management programs are also required.
• 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.

This position may require export control considerations;
See additional information below.

• Experience in the use of sewer auger, high- pressure water jetter, and camera equipment.
• Certification for testing backflow prevention assemblies in accordance with 10 NYCRR Section 5-1.31 of the New York State Sanitary Code.

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 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: $32-40/ hour

* Posted salary rates are determined upon experience and education

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 .

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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