Maintenance Assistant (Power Plant)

Location: Albany, NY

Category: Civil Service

Posted On: Fri Aug 15 2025

Vacancy #: WF250479

Apply by: August 25, 2025

Title: Maintenance Assistant (Power Plant)

Location: Facilities

Salary: $42,641

Grade: CSEA SG-9

Hours: Sunday - Thursday, 3:00 PM - 11:00 PM (pass days Friday/Saturday)

Duration: Contingent Permanent

Job 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.

When required to operate motor vehicles, candidates must possess a valid New York State driver's license appropriate for the type of vehicle to be operated.

This position may be filled from a mandatory reemployment list if one is in effect at the time of appointment.

OPERATING NEEDS: Ability to demonstrate a basic knowledge of electrical systems; Basic understanding of HVAC control systems; Ability to work at heights (+- 35') and in confined spaces; Ability to utilize a computer and associated software to receive, review, and close out work orders through a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), such as AIM or similar; Ability to attend appropriate training and be willing to train others as requested; Ability to work overtime if needed and be on an emergency call in list for after hour emergencies; Ability to safely use negative pressure respirators in accordance with OSHA and campus standards.

Additional Information

Applicants must demonstrate an ability to develop inclusive and equitable relationships within our diverse campus community. Applicants must demonstrate an ability to support diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and belonging relative to their role. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. If you currently need sponsorship or will need it in the future to maintain employment authorization, you do not meet eligibility requirements. 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 info@oer.ny.gov. THE UNIVERSITY AT ALBANY IS AN EO/AA/IRCA/ADA EMPLOYER.