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Date Posted 05 / 15 / 24

Applications Due11 / 08 / 24

Vacancy ID158773

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NY HELPYes

AgencyUniversity at Buffalo

TitleC240060 - Plant Utilities Assistant (NY HELPS) - The University at Buffalo

Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary Grade09

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $41399 to $41399 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Variable

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 12 AM

To 12 AM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Erie

Street Address xxx

City Buffalo

StateNY

Zip Code14214

Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications

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

Non-competitive (NY HELPS) :

Learn about the many ways your experience and or education can qualify you for this title. If you meet any one of the qualifications to follow, you're eligible to apply for this exciting position.

• 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, 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 11. 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 12. 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

Competitive (NON-NY HELPS) :

• Transfer Eligibility Requirement : You must have a current permanent appointment with a minimum of 1 year of service in a position of the same title or transferable title.
• Reassignment Requirement : You must hold the same title at the University at Buffalo.
• Reinstatement Requirement : You must be a former state employee to request reinstatement to the title that was held (or transferable title).

Duties Description

Position Summary

Are you passionate about maintaining and operating essential utilities equipment? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where safety and efficiency are top priorities?

If so, we invite you to apply for the Plant Utilities Assistant role at the University at Buffalo!

As a Plant Utilities Assistant, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of stationary steam and high-temperature hot water boilers rated at 15 pounds per square inch or more.

Your responsibilities will span a range of tasks including :

Maintenance and repair

Equipment operation

Troubleshooting breakdowns

This is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide (NY HELPS) program. The nature and variety of the activities depend on the area in which the position is assigned.

If you're ready to contribute your skills to a vibrant campus community, apply now!

Additional Information

Learn about our benefits, where we prioritize your well-being and success to enhance every aspect of your life.

Learn more about what it looks like to be a part of the University at Buffalo community.

Begin your career with us through the NY HELPS program.

University at Buffalo is an affirmative action / equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Additional Comments Additional Information

University at Buffalo is an affirmative action / equal opportunity employer and in keeping with our commitment, encourages women, minorities, persons with disabilities and veterans to apply.

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation.

If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.

Name Human Resources

Telephone 716-645-5627

Fax xxx

Email Address UB-Jobs@buffalo.edu

Address

Street xxx

City Buffalo

State NY

Zip Code 14214

Notes on ApplyingApplications for this position will only be accepted online. To apply, please visit :

https : / / www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu / postings / 50036

Last updated : 2024-05-20