Plant Utilities Assistant

SUNY Delhi seeks a dependable, forward‑thinking, and hardworking Plant Utilities Assistant to join the Facilities Department. The role reports to a Plant Utilities Engineer 1 or higher and involves the operation, maintenance, and repair of mechanical and electrical equipment that provides heating, hot water, ventilation, air‑conditioning, and electrical distribution. The Assistant is expected to perform routine activities with considerable independence and respond to mechanical, electrical, or plumbing breakdowns during night shifts, weekends, or holidays as needed. Responsibilities General duties include, but are not limited to: Performs preventive maintenance on heating, ventilating, and air‑conditioning systems. Performs minor repairs such as replacing worn gaskets, changing belts, and tightening joints. Threads, solder, or glue and installs pipe, using proper types of pipe and fittings. Cleans, inspects, and maintains boiler by performing chemical cleaning, repairing brick work, replacing tubes, calibrating controls, and maintaining boiler combustion and emissions. Uses a variety of hand and power tools, including those of the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing trades. Responds to calls concerning mechanical, electrical, or plumbing breakdowns outside of the plant during night shifts, weekends, or holidays, troubleshooting the problem and, if possible, making necessary repairs or advising the appropriate authority. Requirements Minimum Qualifications Open‑competitive: one year of experience in the operation, maintenance, and repair of boilers, HVAC, and/or auxiliary plant utilities equipment in commercial, industrial, or institutional facilities. Completion of the NY State Civil Service decentralized exam at SUNY Delhi, and reachable, for Plant Utilities Assistant. Must possess a valid NYS driver’s license. Additional Information Full Time: 40 hrs/wk Class & Code: CSEA, OSU - 03 Schedule: Shift Work Reports to: Plant Utilities Engineer 2 This position offers full New York State CSEA benefits which are among the most comprehensive in the country. SUNY Delhi has a strong commitment to affirmative action and cultural diversity. The college welcomes responses from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans. SUNY Delhi is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community for our students and employees. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final candidates being considered for employment. Any offer of employment is contingent on the successful completion of the background check. Although the vacancies are in the areas indicated, the appointing authority shall have the right to direct appropriate transfers and reassignments of employees to other areas. Application Instructions To apply please attach the following items and provide a short statement in your cover letter on your commitment to diversity and how you would incorporate it into this role: Contact information for three professional references. SUNY Delhi is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability or membership in any other class protected by Federal, State, or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr