University at Albany

Temp/Hourly - Facility Operations Assistant 1 (Utilities) 

Category: Civil Service Subscribe: Department: Power Plant - 03068 Locations: Albany, NY Posted: May 24, 2023 Closes: Open Until Filled Type: Hourly Ref. No.: C-222-24135, lines 15998 and 15999 Position ID: 162784

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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 is for a temporary, hourly at-will appointment that may end at any time at agency discretion. 

Job Description:

Vacancy #: C-222-24135

Apply by: Open until filled

Title: Facility Operations Assistant 1 (Utilities)

Location: Facilities 

Salary: $17.50 - $18.50 per hour

Grade: NS

Hours: 20 - 25 hours/week

Duration: Temporary

Requirements:

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants must be physically able to perform medium to heavy physical labor, and able to understand and carry out written or oral instructions. Candidates may be expected to be qualified to use negative pressure respirators. Valid NYS drivers license required. 

OPERATING NEEDS:

Ability to perform a variety of routine unskilled and semiskilled manual tasks related to heating and / or air-conditioning plant or in the mechanical equipment rooms of University owned buildings.

Ability to participate in in-service training courses and on-the job instruction in the fundamentals of utility plant operation and engineering. 

Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds; work from heights, both on platforms and ladders up to 20 feet, and navigate stairs throughout duration of shift.

Valid NYS driver's license required.

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

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. 

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.

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