Facility Operations Assistant 1 (Utilities) (Power Plant/HVAC)

Facility Operations Assistant 1 (Utilities) (Power Plant/HVAC)

Date Posted: 10/05/26

Applications Due: 10/16/26

Vacancy ID: 226363

Basics

NY HELPS: No

55-b/c Eligible: No

Agency: University at Albany

Title: Facility Operations Assistant 1 (Utilities) (Power Plant/HVAC)

Occupational Category: Skilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary Grade: 06

Bargaining Unit: OSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary Range: From $37862 to $46843 Annually

Employment Type: Full-Time

Appointment Type: Contingent Permanent

Internship: No

Jurisdictional Class: Labor Class

Travel Percentage: 0%

Schedule

Workweek: Variable

"Other" Explanation: Wednesday - Sunday 7am-3:30pm (pass days Monday / Tuesday)

Hours Per Week: 40

From: 7 AM

To: 3:30 PM

Flextime allowed?: No

Mandatory overtime?: Yes

Compressed workweek allowed?: No

Telecommuting allowed?: No

Location

County: Albany

Street Address: University at Albany (Power Plant/HVAC)
1400 Washington Ave

City: Albany

State: NY

Zip Code: 12222

Job Specifics

Duties Description: Facility Operations Assistant 1 (Utilities) perform a variety of routine unskilled and semiskilled manual tasks related to heating and/or air-conditioning plant or in the mechanical equipment rooms of state owned buildings on an assigned shift. The positions report to Plant Utilities Assistant or Plant Utilities Engineers. Positions are classified in this title when the predominant duties reside within an agency’s physical plant. All positions are in the labor jurisdictional class. Facility Operations Assistant 1 (Utilities) clean heating and utilities areas and cleans and polishes operating equipment; clean parts and equipment that are being overhauled; paint heating, ventilating and air-conditioning (HVAC) equipment and related areas; perform specific tasks as directed in performing maintenance and repairs on mechanical and electrical equipment, steam, gas and water lines, and other related plumbing, heating or ventilation equipment; lubricate machinery in the boiler, chiller, pump and mechanical equipment rooms according to schedule; participate in in-service training courses and on-the-job instruction in the fundamentals of utility plant operation and engineering; perform specific tasks in operating utility plant equipment including heating, ventilating and air-conditioning equipment to learn operating procedures; and may pick up and deliver parts and assist in maintaining pools.

Minimum Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must be physically able to perform the tasks of the position and be able to understand and carry out written or oral instructions. When required to operate motor vehicles, incumbents must possess a valid New York State driver's license appropriate for the type of vehicle being operated.
This position may be filled from a mandatory reemployment list if one is in effect at the time of appointment.
Operating Needs:

Valid NYS Driver's License required
Candidates are expected to be qualified to use negative pressure respirators
Candidates are expected to be proficient in reading, writing and speaking in English
Candidates are expected to be able to take written and verbal instructions in English
Candidates are expected to be able to have a basic understanding on hand and power tools
Candidates are expected to be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.

Additional Comments: YOU MUST APPLY ONLINE using this link: http://albany.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=205504

How to Apply

Name: Office of Human Resources

Telephone: 518-437-4700

Fax: 518-437-4731

Email Address: [email protected](you must apply with link below)

Street: University at Albany
1400 Washington Avenue, UAB 300

City: Albany

State: NY

Zip Code: 12222

Notes on Applying: YOU MUST APPLY ONLINE using this link: http://albany.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=205504