Plant Utilities Assistant

Upstate Medical University

City of Syracuse (NY)

On-site

USD 46,476 - 56,805

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading educational institution in Syracuse is seeking a maintenance professional responsible for HVAC systems' operation and upkeep. The role involves performing various maintenance services within the facilities, ensuring compliance with health and safety codes. Candidates must possess a valid NYS Driver's license and are encouraged to apply continuously. Compensation is approximately $51,641 with opportunities for evening, weekend, and overtime shifts.

Qualifications

Must possess and maintain a valid NYS Driver's license.
Experience in maintenance and operation of HVAC systems in various settings.
Ability to perform moderate to heavy lifting.

Responsibilities

Perform maintenance services on facilities used by patients and visitors.
Follow safety protocols regarding the use of mask respirators.
Maintain stationary equipment and systems.

Skills

HVAC maintenance

Facility operation

Diagnosis of HVAC systems

Repair of auxiliary equipment

Education

Associate’s degree in HVAC

Completion of HVAC certificate

Job description

Job Summary

Reports to the PUE I Duty Engineer who reports directly to the PUE 2 and will be responsible for performing a variety of semiskilled activities in the operation and maintenance of stationary equipment and systems. Perform professional maintenance services on areas used by patients, guests, visitors and customers within the University's downtown campus facilities. Must be able to bend, lift, climb walk, stand and stoop for long periods of time, and perform moderate to heavy lifting. Person must be free of facial hair or beard that may interfere with the fit or seal of a mask respirator at point of fit test. Such a mask must be worn in order to comply with State and Federal Safety Health Codes. Reassignment offers are contingent upon satisfactory evaluation from Environmental Health and Safety.

Must possess and maintain a valid NYS Driver's license.

Minimum Qualifications

For consideration for this title, you must meet one of the following minimum qualifications:

New York State Department of Civil Service Eligible List or eligible for transfer.

Open-competitive (Non-competitive, NY HELPS) Qualifications

1. An associate’s degree in HVAC.
2. One year of full-time hands on experience in the maintenance and operation of commercial, industrial, institutional facility, computer applications of digital energy platforms and building analytics and/or performing diagnosis, repair of HVAC systems or boilers or auxiliary equipment.
3. One year of full-time hands on experience in a residential setting performing diagnosis, operation, maintenance repair of HVAC systems or boilers or auxiliary equipment.
4. Completion of an HVAC certificate or diploma from a BOCES program (440 hours) or completion of an approved certificate in HVAC, electrical, refrigeration, boiler operations and maintenance, or plumbing from an accredited technical school or technology college.

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