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Facilities Systems Engineer

Roswell Park Alliance Foundation · Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations · $32.9M budget · 53 staff · Since 1991

Why Roswell Park Alliance Foundation

FY2024 · Form 990Its mission and biggest programs, as filed

Funds promising cancer research, treatment, and prevention, while supporting patients and families.

  • The Foundation supports robust cancer research programs by disease site and key areas such as Cell Stress and Biophysical Therapies, Developmental Therapeutics, Genetics and Genomics, Population Sciences, and Tumor Immunology and Immunotherapy as these research programs relate to finding cures…$11.8M spent in FY2024
  • Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center launches various capital projects funded by donations to keep pace with an increasing demand for cancer services. In fiscal year 2025, as part of the Igniting Cancer Breakthroughs campaign, new capital projects included the construction…$7.1M spent in FY2024
  • "Quality of life" grants are awarded each year to programs focused on improving the patient and family experience during cancer treatment. Examples of such programs include the Courage of Carly Fund (programs for pediatric cancer patients and families), the Resource…$5.1M spent in FY2024

Before you apply

FY2024 · Form 990Independent: from IRS data, not the org
Pays its leaders
$101K–$205K
7 officers reported
Fine: from the org's Form 990.
Pt VII · Sec A
Budget
$34.1M
spent in FY2024
Fine: from the org's Form 990.
Pt I · Ln 18
Staff
53
employees
395 volunteers
Fine: from the org's Form 990.
Pt I · Ln 5–6
Spent on programs
84%
of spending
Looks good: 84% of spending went to programs; 75% or more.
Pt IX · Ln 25 · col B
Surplus or deficit
−4%
of revenue, FY2024
Concern: revenue was below expenses in the latest filing.
Pt I · Ln 19
Cash reserves
47 mo
of spending, in cash and securities
Looks good: 47.0 months of spending in cash; 3 or more.
Pt X · Ln 1–2 · Pt I · Ln 18
Latest return
FY2024
latest Form 990
Looks good: the latest return is for FY2024, 2 tax years back; within 2 tax years.
IRS e-file
IRS status
501(c)(3)
tax-exempt since 1996
Looks good: listed by the IRS.
IRS BMF
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About the role

The org's own posting, as written

Title: Facilities Systems Engineer Job Type: Regular Company: Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center Department: Utilities Time Type: Full time Weekly Hours: 40 FTE: 1 Shift: First Shift (United States of America) Summary:

About the Role

Are you a recent engineering graduate who enjoys solving technical problems and wants to gain hands-on experience with complex building systems? As a Facilities Systems Engineer I, you'll play an important role in helping support the critical infrastructure that keeps our hospital and multi-building campus operating around the clock. This is an entry-level, full-time opportunity designed for someone who is eager to learn, grow, and build a long-term career in facilities engineering.

Through a structured training program, you'll work alongside experienced professionals while gaining practical experience with the mechanical, electrical, plumbing, steam, and chilled water systems that support patient care, research, and daily operations across our campus. Over approximately 12 to 18 months, you'll participate in guided classroom and field-based training designed to prepare you for advancement into a Facilities Systems Engineer II role with increasing responsibility and independence. The starting annual salary for this position is $75,686 and this can include a full comprehensive benefits package.

What You'll Do

In this role, you will: Learn the operation and maintenance of large-scale mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems Support the monitoring and performance of critical campus infrastructure Participate in hands-on training focused on chilled water and steam generation systems Investigate and help solve technical and operational challenges Work with experienced engineers, supervisors, and technical staff to build your knowledge and skills Assist with system performance tracking, analysis, and documentation Create practical procedures, technical guides, and work instructions that help support safe and effective operations Explore and apply technology solutions that improve compliance, reporting, and system management Develop the technical expertise needed to assume greater operational responsibilities over time What You'll Bring: We're looking for someone who is curious, motivated, and excited to learn.

Successful candidates will typically have: A recently completed degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related field A strong interest in facility systems, infrastructure, and building operations A passion for troubleshooting and solving technical problems A desire to learn through hands-on experience and real-world application Strong written and verbal communication skills The ability to organize information and create clear technical documentation A collaborative mindset and willingness to learn from others An eagerness to take on challenges and continuously expand your technical knowledge Who Will Be Successful in This Role?

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About Roswell Park Alliance Foundation

From its Form 990

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