Maintenance Assistant (Power Plant / Key Shop)

About University at Albany:

Established in 1844 and designated a University Center of the State University of New York in 1962, the University at Albany's broad mission of excellence in undergraduate and graduate education, research and public service engages 17,300 diverse students in eight schools and colleges across three campuses. Located in Albany, New York, New York State's capital, the University is convenient to Boston, New York City and the Adirondacks.

ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLASSIFIED SERVICE VACANCY

The following vacancy exists in the classified service and may require eligibility from a competitive civil service list.

Job Description:

Vacancy #: WF230339

Apply by: April 2, 2024

Title:  Maintenance Assistant (Power Plant / Key Shop)

Location:  Facilities

Salary: $40,193

Grade: CSEA SG-9

Hours:

Academic Year: Monday - Friday, 3:00pm - 11:30pm 

Summer:  Option of working Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm otherwise Monday - Friday, 3:00pm - 11:30pm

Duration: Contingent Permanent

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:  

Two years of full-time experience in maintenance or mechanical work under the supervision of a skilled tradesperson; OR completion of an appropriate two-year technical school course at a school, institute, or branch of the Armed Services, such as the New York State Civil Service Employees Association-Partnership (NYS CSEA-P) Applied Skilled Trades Certificate Program*; or an equivalent combination of experience and training gained by completion of appropriate technical courses at a school, institute, or branch of the Armed Services. *Successful completion of the NYS CSEA-P Applied Skilled Trades Certificate 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. It does not include 4,000 hours of on-the-job training, as required for the NYS CSEA-P Applied Skilled Trades Traineeship.  This position may be filled from a mandatory reemployment list if one is in effect at the time of appointment.  Candidates may be expected to be qualified to use negative pressure respirators.  Valid New York State Driver's license required

Operating  Needs: 

Ability to perform semiskilled, routine, repetitive maintenance, installation and repair activities on doors, door hardware, locks, hinges, door closures, handicap door operators, and other hardware using hand and power tools applicable to the trade; track time and materials and enter detailed summary of work performed using a computerized maintenance systems; ability to climb ladders and work from heights (ladders and aerial platforms); lift medium to heavy loads;  ability and willingness to work overtime as requested (including campus emergencies or snow removal situations) required; Valid NYS Driver's License required. 

Additional Information:

Federal law and regulations require notice to all prospective employees regarding crimes that have occurred on campus in the current three year period.  Please refer to the following website for the complete Annual Security Report ("Clery Report"): http://police.albany.edu/ASR.shtml

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 Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at [email protected].  

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Application Instructions:

Applicants must submit the below documents through the online application process.  Accommodations can be provided to applicants who need assistance applying online.

• Classified Employment Application Form
• Employment and Experience Form
• Optional: Resume and/or cover letter may be uploaded as an additional document. Please note that the application and employment forms must still be completed in their entirety. 

Note: The required forms are included in the online application process, which will be found after clicking "apply now" 

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