Plant Utilities Assistant

NY HELPS No

55-b/c Eligible No

Agency Binghamton University

Title Plant Utilities Assistant

Occupational Category Skilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary Grade 09

Bargaining Unit OSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary Range From $44560 to $54773 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Internship No

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Variable

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 12 AM

To 12 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? Yes

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Broome

Street Address 4400 Vestal Parkway E

City Binghamton

State NY

Zip Code 13902

Duties Description Depending on overall University work requirements, a Plant Utilities Assistant may be assigned to either the field heating force or the Central Heating Plant. An assignment to the Central Heating Plant will involve assisting the Plant Utilities Engineers in the operation and maintenance of our coal/gas high temperature, hot water heating plant. An assignment to the field heating force may involve assisting a Plant Utilities Engineer in the maintenance, repair and alterations to any mechanical systems serving the University buildings. A field heating force assignment mayalso require serving as operator of our electronic monitoring systems and responding to emergency requests. This individual may need to develop computer skills to operate the Departments facilities management system (MAXIMO), timemanagement systems (KRONOS), and the campus purchasing system as implemented in their area on their level.

Minimum Qualifications Special application required during continuous recruitment period. This is a decentralized exam position. Satisfactory completion of a training course in fundamentals of stationary engineering and either satisfactory completion of an appropriate mechanical or electrical experience; or one year of experience in the operation and/or maintenance of high-pressure type steam boilers or of auxiliary high-pressure steam lines and equipment. Employees are required to maintain an awareness of typical hazards of the work place as well as the special hazards thatmay be encountered on campus such as asbestos, toxic materials, unsafe equipment, and unsafe situations at the work site. Employees are expected to follow established safe work practices and use appropriate protective equipment.

Additional Comments Individuals interested in applying to either the Plant Utilities Assistant or Plant Utilities Engineer 1 positions must apply during continuous recruitment period. If you have previously applied, applications are good for 2 years and you will be canvassed. If you are unsure of your current status, please reach out to HR. work and weekends may be required. Initial assignment will be on the Monitor Board. The selected candidate will start with pass days of Thursday, Monday in week one of the pay period and Saturday, Sunday in week two. The primary schedule is 7 AM – 3:30 PM with shift work of 3 PM – 11 PM on Saturday, Sunday of week one in the pay period. Must be licensed to operate a motor vehicle in NYS. Must be willing to enter confined spaces and be fit for respirator. The successful candidate for this position will be deemed as a university essential employee.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The successful candidate for this position must be able to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position satisfactorily. Since the activities of other employees depend on the performance of the employee in this position, reliable attendance is a factor that the employer will consider when filling this vacancy. Successful candidate will need to pass respiratory fit test.

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Name Human Resources

Telephone View phone number on click.appcast.io

Fax

Email Address View email address on click.appcast.io

Address

Street 4400 Vestal Parkway E

City Binghamton

State NY

Zip Code 13902

Notes on Applying Please review the Exam Announcement and the minimum qualifications for the PUA and PUE 1 on the Civil Service website: interested in applying should submit an NYS-APP #20-450 & #20-451 and a Binghamton University employment application to Human Resources via email at View email address on click.appcast.io.