Trades Generalist (Mechanical Repair)

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 #: WF230374

Apply by: April 13, 2024

Title:  Trades Generalist (Mechanical Repair)

Location:  Facilities

Salary: $47,530

Grade: CSEA SG-12

Hours: Monday - Friday  7:00am-3:30pm    Pass Days Saturday / Sunday

Duration: Contingent Permanent

Requirements:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Four years of full-time experience in a trade under a skilled tradesperson which would provide training equivalent to that given in a training, apprenticeship, or equivalent program; or an equivalent combination of experience and training gained by completion of technical courses in skilled trades at a school, institute, or branch of the Armed Services.  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 journey-level work in one trade, and skilled and semiskilled level work in a combination of other trades in the diagnosis and repair of mechanical systems large and small, internal combustion engines, hydraulic systems, components of larger comprehensive systems including emergency equipment for the protection of vital building infrastructure (generators, fire protective components and overhead doors).

Ability to understand and estimate labor and materials costs, provide information on replacement parts and components to meet project and service needs. Ability to interpret diagrams, written and verbal instructions and execute independently meeting the prescribed specification of the work.

Ability to use tools associated with diagnostic testing and repairs of equipment with computer circuit boards and advanced hydraulics; ability to perform mechanical, electrical and hydraulic repairs on a variety of campus equipment including utility vehicles, snowplows, salters, shop equipment, generators, pumps, control circuits on mechanical systems; overhead doors and powered athletic equipment. 

Ability to perform preplanned and scheduled preventive maintenance; lubrication and inspections to prevent future disruptions of service and equipment downtime.

Basic knowledge and understanding of typical building construction techniques and common building materials; cutting, use of adhesives, wood / lumber, metal and concrete, working with drywall and masonry fasteners.  Being able to identify hazards and contaminants in a work area.

Ability to repair defective hydraulic hoses, defective pumps, valves, leaking rams on powered hydraulic systems; identify the proper fluid type and repair procedures both printed and online.

Ability to determine the presence of AC power, understanding of lock out tag out safety procedures in and around high voltage equipment.

Ability to cut, drill, weld and repair cracked, and broken metal parts as needed; fabricate and repair floorboards, weld metal panels or patch snowplows, frames or other parts of utility vehicles, mowers, body panels, and campus equipment and projects. Ability to install steel structural members, door jams, fire doors, hinges, fencing. Ability to weld with MIG, arc/stick welding, and use oxyacetylene torches for cutting.  Ability to read and interpret metal working specifications, units of measurement, measuring tools and unit conversions as needed to perform basic machining processes.  Ability to properly set up welding equipment for appropriate process being used.

Ability and willingness to attend training on new equipment and building systems, work overtime if needed and to be on an emergency call-in list for afterhours emergencies.

Information technology skills: ability to use computer based time and attendance software, look up and interpret work orders, add notations to work orders outlining cause and correction and status of completion

Valid New York State 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].  

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

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. 

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