Duties Description Grade 9 Maintenance Assistants must possess a variety of skill sets to meet the daily maintenance needs of this facility. Under the Plant Utility Engineer, this Title performs a variety of semiskilled maintenance, repair, and related activities within Facilities Management. The position performs routine replacement and repair of plumbing and steamfitting equipment and installation of new equipment, according to layouts provided by the supervisor, by cutting, fitting, and threading pipe; removing existing pipes and fixtures; repairing and adjusting thermostats, locating and unplugging stoppages; and insulating steam lines. Operates and maintains heating and hot water equipment under supervision by replacing parts, such as filters and pumps; cleaning equipment and fireboxes; replacing and adjusting components. Performs the routine tasks of the electrical trade, including repairing electrical equipment such as motors, and other appliances; replacing brushes on large electric motors; laying and repairing electrical cables and wires; installing and maintaining lighting fixtures, outlets, and switches.

Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Two years of full-time experience in maintenance or mechanical work under the supervision of a skilled tradesperson; OR completion of an appropriate twoyear technical school course at a school, institute, or branch of the Armed Services, such as the New York State Civil Service Employees Association-Partnership (NYS CSEA-P) Applied Skilled Trades Certificate Program*; or an equivalent combination of experience and training gained by completion of appropriate technical courses at a school, institute, or branch of the Armed Services..

*Successful completion of the NYS CSEA-P Applied Skilled Trades Certificate Program includes a total of 288 hours of trade-specific classroom instruction, 45 hours of technical math course work, 45 hours of technical communications course work, and 15 hours of blueprint/schematic reading course work. It does not include 4,000 hours of on-the-job training, as required for the NYS CSEA-P Applied Skilled Trades Traineeship.

When required to operate motor vehicles, candidates must possess a valid New York State driver's license appropriate for the type of vehicle to be operated.

This position may be filled from a mandatory reemployment list if one is in effect at the time of appointment.

OPERATING NEEDS:

Ability to demonstrate a basic knowledge of electrical systems; Basic understanding of HVAC control systems; Ability to be able to work at heights (+- 35') and in confined spaces; Ability to utilize a computer and associated software to receive, review, and close out work orders through a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), such as AIM or similar; Ability to attend appropriate training and be willing to train others as requested; Ability to work overtime if needed and be on an emergency call in list for after hour emergencies; Ability to safely use negative pressure respirators in accordance with OSHA and campus standards.

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Name Human Resources

Telephone 518-437-4700

Fax 518-437-4731

Email Address classifiedjobs@albany.edu

Address

Street 1400 Washington Avenue

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12222

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