Plant Utilities Assistant

SUNY College of Optometry; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking institution as a Plant Utilities Assistant, where you will play a pivotal role in maintaining essential systems. This position offers a unique apprenticeship track leading to a Plant Utilities Engineer role, providing hands-on experience in HVAC, plumbing, and electrical work. Enjoy a competitive salary and shift differentials while contributing to a vital educational environment. If you are passionate about facility maintenance and eager to grow your skills in a supportive setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance and operation of HVAC systems.
• Completion of an HVAC certificate or diploma from an accredited program.

Responsibilities

• Assist in operation and maintenance of mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Perform light plumbing and electrical work under supervision.

Skills

HVAC Maintenance

Electrical Work

Plumbing

Troubleshooting

Education

Associate's Degree in HVAC

HVAC Certificate

Job description

The State University of New York College of Optometry, located at 33 West 42nd Street in Manhattan, is accepting applications for a NYS Department of Civil Service Plant Utilities Assistant

Duties include assisting in the operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of mechanical and electrical equipment providing heat, hot water, ventilation, air conditioning, and electrical distribution. Will work under supervision of a Plant Utilities Engineer 1or 2. Perform light plumbing and electrical work. This position is on a 4-year apprenticeship track, leading to Plant Utilities Engineer 1 Grade 14 position.

Salary
Hiring Rate for this Grade 9 position is $42,641 plus $575 shift differential and $4,000 location pay. Current NYS employees will receive the hiring rate or a percentage increase in basic annual salary, whichever results in a higher salary. View ourBenefits at a Glance

Schedule
Friday – Sunday 2 PM – 10:30 PM, Monday & Tuesday 10 PM – 6:30 AM
Off days are Wednesday & Thursday

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.

Or

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

Either 1. An associate’s degree in HVAC ;

Or, 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;

Or, 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;

Or, 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.

Selected candidate will be required to complete an approved certificate course in HVAC , BMS , Refrigeration, Electrical, and Plumbing from an accredited technical school or technology college.

The State University of New York College of Optometry is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction, or retaliation.

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