A completed application is required to be considered for this position. You must apply at https://fredonia.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=161273

• Use this link to complete the application and supplemental questionnaire: https://www.cs.ny.gov/extdocs/pdf/20-450&20-451.pdf. Be sure to attach all documentation required to show proof of education and experience. This will be the only basis for rating your training, education, and experience.

• Send completed applications by email to:

Human.Resources@fredonia.edu

• Applications and supplemental questionnaires received before the posting end date will be reviewed and graded by the Human Resources department at SUNY Fredonia.

On or before the date of filing your application, you must have one of the qualifications listed below:
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, 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 (See Note #2);
Note #1: Information regarding qualifying New York State Department of Labor recognized apprenticeship programs can be found here: https://labor.ny.gov/apprenticeship/appindex.shtm
Note # 2: Certification programs must be accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) or recognized by the New York State Education Department Bureau of Proprietary School Supervision (BPSS). Information on ACCSC accredited programs can be found here: http://www.accsc.org/ [(External Link)] . Information on BPSS recognized proprietary schools can be found here: http://www.acces.nysed.gov/bpss/welcome-career-training-proprietary-schools

SUNY Fredonia Facilities Services HVAC/R Department is looking for a reliable and dedicated individual to join our team as a Plant Utilities Assistant 1.
The PUA 1 Plant Utilities Assistants assist in the operation, maintenance and repair of mechanical and electrical equipment providing heat, hot water, ventilation, air-conditioning and electrical distribution.
LLUSTRATIVE DUTIES

• Monitors equipment consoles.
• Reads, analyzes and follows up on all console readings, charts,

and trouble calls.

• Adjusts equipment controls to correct malfunction when

indicated by observation or in response to a signal.

• Reads and records gas, steam, and water meter readings.
• Fills out incident and Quality Assurance Reports.
• Advises supervisor when repairs are required.
• Receives and distributes fuel supplies required for all program

locations.

• Performs preventive maintenance on heating, ventilating, and

air-conditioning systems.

• As instructed, and under the guidance and supervision of

qualified personnel, uses specific chemicals to treat water used in
heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems.

• Cleans strainers and condenser coils.
• Maintains steam traps.
• Changes filters.
• Determines if refrigeration system is low on refrigerant; if so,

identifies type and amount of refrigerant needed, and prepares
system for charge.

• Regenerates water softeners.
• Installs, removes, washes and stores window air conditioners.