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

University at Albany; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The University at Albany is seeking a Facility Operations Assistant 1 (Utilities) for the Power Plant/HVAC, rotating between departments in Albany, NY. The role requires the ability to perform assigned tasks, follow written and oral instructions, and operate vehicles with a valid NYS driver’s license.

The position may utilize a reemployment list as part of the appointment process. Hours rotate across a 7:00 AM–3:00 PM or 7:00 AM–3:30 PM schedule, with weekend pass days.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: ability to perform tasks and understand written or oral instructions; must have a valid New York State driver's license for the vehicle type.
• This position may be filled from a mandatory reemployment list if one is in effect at appointment time.

Job description

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

Ref.No.: WF260150 & WF260151, Line# 04078 & 04082

Salary Type: Annually

PositionID: 205504

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About University at Albany:

The University at Albany is a Carnegie-classified Research 1 institution driven by academic excellence, pioneering research and scientific discovery, and service to community. UAlbany's world-class faculty experts and approximately 17,500 students are creating new knowledge in fields such as artificial intelligence, semiconductor engineering, atmospheric and environmental sciences, cybersecurity, public health, public administration and social welfare while deepening our understanding of our world through scholarship and creative activity in the social sciences and humanities. As one of the most diverse public research institutions in the nation, the University is a national leader in public engagement, educational equity and social mobility. For over 180 years, UAlbany has molded bright, curious and engaged students and launched them toward success.
Located in Albany, New York, New York State's capital, the University is convenient to Boston, New York City, and the Adirondacks

Job Description:

Vacancy #:WF260150, WF260151

Apply by: October 16, 2026

Title: Facility Operations Assistant 1 (Utilities)

Location:Power Plant / HVAC (Rotating Between Departments)

Grade:CSEA SG-6

Hours:Rotating Shift

• Monday thruFriday7:00 AM to 3:00 PM (pass days Saturday/Sunday)
• Monday thru Friday 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM (pass days Saturday/Sunday)

Requirements:

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.

OperatingNeeds:

• 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 lift a minimum of 50 pounds.

Additional Information:

Special Notes: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. If you currently need sponsorship or will need it in the future to maintain employment authorization, you do not meet eligibility requirements. Additionally, please note that UAlbany is not an E-Verify employer.

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, without exception, prepare, publish, and distribute an Annual Security Report. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the University's crime statistics for the past three years; and disclosures regarding the University's current campus security policies. The University at Albany's Annual Security Report is available in portable document format [PDF] by clicking this link http://police.albany.edu/ASR.shtml

Pursuant to New York Labor Law §194-a, the University will not seek, request, or rely upon an applicant's wage or salary history in determining whether to interview, hire, or establish compensation for an applicant. Applicants are not required to provide wage or salary history information as a condition of employment consideration. Salary history may only be verified in the limited circumstances permitted by law.

If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process, including interviews, please contact Rhonda Haines, the University's Designee for Reasonable Accommodations (DRA) in the Office of Human Resources, at [e-mail] or [phone]; requests for accommodation will be considered in accordance with applicable law.
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