Plant Utilities Assistant (NY HELPS)

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 eightschools and colleges across three campuses. Located in Albany, New York, NewYork State's capital, the University is convenient to Boston, NewYork City and the Adirondacks. ANNOUNCEMENT OF CLASSIFIED SERVICE VACANCY Job Description: Vacancy #: WF250063 Apply by: June 4,2026 Location: Power Plant Grade: SG-9(CSEA) Hours: Tuesday thru Saturday 11pm-7am (pass days Sunday/Monday) - training to be completed Monday thru Friday 7am-3pm Requirements: This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program NY HELPS . For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply. At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non‑competitive employment status converted to competitive status without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded the same rights and privileges as competitive class employees of NewYork State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified. NON-COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (NY HELPS): Graduate of heating, HVAC, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration apprenticeship program from the U.S. Air Force. 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. Must have been an enlisted power generation equipment repairer with the U.S. Army. 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. 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. Completion of a NewYork State Department of Labor registered apprenticeship program for stationary engineers, plant maintenance (plumber/steamfitter), HVAC Mechanic or plant maintenance (refrigeration/AC). (See Note#1) Possession of a High-Pressure Boiler Operating Engineer License or Stationary Engineer License. A bachelor's degree in Facilities Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Marine Engineering. An associate’s degree in HVAC. One year of full‑time hands‑on experience in the maintenance and operation of commercial, industrial, institutional facilities, computer applications of digital energy platforms and building analytics, and/or performing diagnosis, repair of HVAC systems or boilers or auxiliary equipment. 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. 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 NewYork State Department of Labor recognized apprenticeship programs can be found at Note #2: Certification programs must be accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) or recognized by the NewYork State Education Department Bureau of Proprietary School Supervision (BPSS). Information on ACCSC accredited programs can be found at Information on BPSS recognized proprietary schools can be found at COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (NON-NY HELPS): Candidates must have a reachable score on the University at Albany Plant Utilities Assistant Exam List. Be a current NYS employee and have a current permanent appointment with 1 year of service as a Plant Utilities Assistant, or in a title eligible to transfer to Plant Utilities Assistant. Be a former NYS employee eligible for reinstatement to the title of Plant Utilities Assistant. May be filled from a mandatory reemployment list if one is in effect at the time of appointment. Any applications received that do not meet the above requirements as described will be deemed unqualified. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Valid NYS Driver's License required. Applicants are expected to be qualified to use negative pressure respirators. Additional Information: The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, without exception, prepare, publish and distribute an Annual Security Report. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the University's crime statistics for the past three years and disclosures regarding the University's current campus security policies. The University at Albany's Annual Security Report is available in portable document format (PDF) by visiting Pursuant to NYS Labor Law 194-A, no State entity, as defined by the Law, is permitted to rely on, orally or in writing, to seek, request, or require in any form that an applicant for employment provide his or her current wage, or salary history as a condition to be interviewed or as a condition of continuing to be considered for an offer of employment until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation, and for the purpose of verifying information, may such requests be made. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Office of Employee Relations at View phone number on click.appcast.io or via email at View email address on click.appcast.io. The University at Albany is an EO/AA/IRCA/ADA employer. Application Instructions: Applicants must submit the documents below 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". See the FAQ for using our online system. Please contact us if you need assistance applying through this website. Returning Applicants: Log into your UAlbany Careers Account to check your completed application. #J-18808-Ljbffr