Plant Utilities Assistant (NY HELPS)

University at Albany; City of Albany (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

The University at Albany in Albany, NY seeks a Plant Utilities Assistant to support the Power Plant operations on a Sunday through Thursday night shift. This role is part of NY HELPS with non-competitive appointment; candidates must meet the minimum qualifications listed and may transition to competitive status later.

A valid NY driver license and the ability to use negative pressure respirators are required; visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Non-NY HELPS candidates must meet the listed minimum qualifications.
• Competitive minimum qualifications apply for non-NY HELPS.
• Valid NYS Driver's License required.
• Candidates must be qualified to use negative pressure respirators.
• Visa sponsorship not available for this position.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Facilities Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Marine Engineering

Associate's degree in HVAC

High-Pressure Boiler Operating Engineer License

Stationary Engineer License

Registered apprenticeship in stationary engineering (NYS DOL)

HVAC certificate or diploma from a BOCES program

Two-year plumbing or electrician training

Merchant Mariner's Document (MMD) / qualified engine department member

Two-year program equivalent in stationary plant maintenance

Job description

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 #: WF260038

Apply by: October 9,2026

Location: Power Plant

Grade: SG-9(CSEA)

Hours: Sunday thru Thursday11:00PM to 7:00AM(pass days Friday/Saturday)

Requirements:

This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).

For the duration ofNY HELPSProgram, this title maybe filled via anon-competitiveappointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply.At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.

NON-COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (NY HELPS):

Either 1.Graduate of heating, HVAC, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration apprenticeship program from the U.S. Air Force;

Or 2.Must have been an enlisted machinery technician (MK) with the U.S. Coast Guard OR possession of a certificate as a Marine Engineer issued by the U.S. Coast Guard;

Or 3. Must have been an enlisted power generation equipment repairer with the U.S. Army;

Or 4.Must have been an enlisted gas turbine systems technician, submarine nuclear propulsion plant operator reactor control, utilities man, machinist mate, or engineman with the U.S. Navy;

Or 5.Must have a Merchant Mariner's Document (MMD) and have been a qualified member of the engine department (QMED) as an oiler, fireman/water tender, refrigerating engineer or engineman with the U.S. Merchant Marine;

Or 6.Completion of a New York State Department of Labor registered apprenticeship program for stationary engineers, plant maintenance (plumber/steamfitter), HVAC Mechanic or plant maintenance (refrigeration/AC) (See Note #1);

Or 7.Possession of a High-Pressure Boiler Operating Engineer License or Stationary Engineer License;

Or 8.A bachelor's degree in Facilities Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Marine Engineering;

Or 9.An associate's degree in HVAC;

Or 10.One year of full-time hands-on experience in the maintenance and operation of commercial, residential, industrial, institutional facility, computer applications of digital energy platforms and building analytics and/or performing diagnosis, maintenance, and/or repair of HVAC systems or boilers or auxiliary equipment

Or 11.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 (See Note)

Or 12. Successful completion of a two-year plumbing or electrician training, apprenticeship, or equivalent program* such as the New York State Civil Service Employees Association-Partnership Applied Skilled Trades Traineeship and Certificate Program. *Successful completion of the traineeship and the training 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. Course work must be completed with an average of "C" or better. Additionally, successful completion of the traineeship also includes 4,000 hours of on-the-job training.

COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (NON-NY HELPS):

Candidates must have a reachable score on the University at Albany Plant Utilities Assistant Exam ListOR
Be a current NYS employee and have a current permanent appointment with 1 year of service as a Plant Utilities Assistant, or in a title eligible to transfer to Plant Utilities Assistant OR
Be an former NYS employee eligible for reinstatement to the title of Plant Utilities Assistant

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

Any applications received that do not meet the above requirements as described will be deemed unqualified.

Operational Needs:

• Valid NYS Driver's License required
• Candidates are expected to be qualified to use negative pressure respirators

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.

THE UNIVERSITY AT ALBANY IS AN EO/AA/IRCA/ADA EMPLOYER