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About Buffalo State
Buffalo State is one of the largest comprehensive schools in the State University of New York system. As a civically minded, urban-engaged campus community located in the city’s cultural corridor, Buffalo State prides itself as having smaller learning environments coupled with larger university opportunities. Boasting a diverse and inclusive campus, Buffalo State is committed to the intellectual, personal, and professional growth of its students, faculty, staff, and alumni. The school’s mission is to deliver a broad array of high-quality and distinctive academic programs infused with diversity, creativity, and hands-on learning opportunities for hardworking students who seek a personalized and affordable education that engages their minds and advances their careers. Buffalo State is dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, service, scholarship, creative activity, and cultural enrichment. With degree programs in education, the arts, science, arts and humanities, and professional studies, each year over 6,000 students choose Buffalo State. Buffalo State welcomes applicants who are committed to helping us fulfill our mission.
Posting Date
04/25/2023
Department
Facilities Office
Line Number
TBD
Budget Title
Plant Utilities Assistant
Rank/Grade
SG-9
FTE
Full-Time
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Negotiating Unit
CSEA
Appointment Type
Contingent Permanent
Jurisdictional Class
Competitive (0)
Shift Hours
There are multiple positions available potentially in the following shifts:
- Wednesday – Sunday, 3pm – 11pm
- Tuesday – Saturday, 7am-3pm
- Saturday – Wednesday, 11pm-7am
- Swing Shift
Department Operating Needs
Must be willing to work overtime based on operational needs to include working after normal working hours and weekends.
The successful applicant for this position has the designation of Essential-Critical Service, therefore the successful applicant is designated as an essential service employee. For a definition of essential service employees, please review the college’s
Emergency Closings Policy.
Brief Job Description
There are multiple positions available.
Plant Utilities Assistant performs the more routine, repetitive tasks in the operation, maintenance, and repair of a variety of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and mechanical equipment inside and outside of a physical plant such as stationary steam or high temperature hot water boilers.
Incumbents may also perform journey-level activities, under supervision, or after receiving detailed instructions, to learn and perfect their skills. Generally, Plant Utilities Assistants work under the supervision of a Plant Utilities Engineer 1 or higher-level plant utilities position; in turn, they may supervise Facility Operations Assistants 1 (Utilities) and related labor class positions.
Plant Utilities Assistant performs the more routine, repetitive tasks in the operation, maintenance, and repair of a variety of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and mechanical equipment inside and outside of a physical plant such as stationary steam or high temperature hot water boilers.
Incumbents may also perform journey-level activities, under supervision, or after receiving detailed instructions, to learn and perfect their skills. Generally, Plant Utilities Assistants work under the supervision of a Plant Utilities Engineer 1 or higher-level plant utilities position; in turn, they may supervise Facility Operations Assistants 1 (Utilities) and related labor class positions.
Monitors equipment consoles.
Performs preventive maintenance on heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning systems.
Performs minor repairs such as replacing worn gaskets, changing belts and tightening joints, and assisting Plant Utilities Engineers 1 in the maintenance and overhaul of boilers and in the repair of stationary equipment.
Performs semiskilled plumbing, electrical, and refrigeration work, and skilled work in these areas under supervision, or after receiving detailed instructions.
Provides instruction to Facility Operations Assistants 1 (Utilities) and other labor class positions on routine jobs and equipment inspections.
Civil Service Classification Standards are available at https://www.cs.ny.gov/tsplan/tsp.html
- Reads, analyzes, and follows up on all console readings, charts, and trouble calls.
- Adjusts equipment controls to correct malfunction when indicated by observation or in response to a signal.
- Reads and records gas, steam, water, and electrical meter readings.
- Fills out plant logs, incident and Quality Assurance Reports.
- Advises supervisor when repairs are required.
- Receives and distributes fuel supplies required for all program locations.
Performs preventive maintenance on heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning systems.
- As instructed, and under the guidance and supervision of qualified personnel, uses specific chemicals to treat water used in heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning systems.
- Cleans strainers and coils.
- Maintains steam traps.
- Changes filters.
- Regenerates water softeners.
- Installs, removes, washes, and stores window air conditioners.
- May determine if refrigeration system is low on refrigerant; if so, identifies type and amount of refrigerant needed, and prepares system for charge.
Performs minor repairs such as replacing worn gaskets, changing belts and tightening joints, and assisting Plant Utilities Engineers 1 in the maintenance and overhaul of boilers and in the repair of stationary equipment.
Performs semiskilled plumbing, electrical, and refrigeration work, and skilled work in these areas under supervision, or after receiving detailed instructions.
- Determines if water regulator valves need rebuilding or repair.
- Threads, solders or glues and installs pipe.
- Re-packs pumps and valves.
- Assists in the repair, maintenance, and operation of plant alarm and signal systems.
- Assists in the monitoring and operation of building management or automation systems, and energy management systems related to the control of clocks, lighting, filtering systems, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) and boiler energy management systems.
- Cleans mechanical rooms.
- As assigned, during night shifts, weekends or on holidays, responds to calls concerning mechanical, electrical, or plumbing breakdowns outside of the plant, troubleshoots the problem, and makes necessary repairs or advises the appropriate authority regarding the problem.
Provides instruction to Facility Operations Assistants 1 (Utilities) and other labor class positions on routine jobs and equipment inspections.
Civil Service Classification Standards are available at https://www.cs.ny.gov/tsplan/tsp.html
Required 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.
Preferred Qualifications
Application Deadline Date
06/10/2023
Open Until Filled
No
Special Instructions to Applicant
Applicants must complete the NYS Department of Civil Service Exam Application for a Plant Utilities Assistant. Please download the application at
Civil Service Exam Application, complete it by hand, and upload the completed application. Incomplete applications cannot be considered.
Contact Person
Contact Email
Contact Fax
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting
https://jobs.buffalostate.edu/postings/6897
Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Buffalo State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution that subscribes to all federal, state, and SUNY legal requirements and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees on the basis of race, sex, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, or marital or veteran status (Nondiscrimination Notice). Any violation of this policy should be reported to the Equity and Diversity Office, Cleveland Hall 415, (716) 878-6210. Buffalo State is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. If you have any questions, please contact Lydia Kawaler at kawalel@buffalostate.edu or call (716) 878-4822.
Background Investigation Statement
All applicants are subject to a pre-employment background investigation. Our Pre-Employment Background Screening Policy is available at
http://hr.buffalostate.edu/pre-employment-background-screening.
Clery Statement
Applicants interested in positions may access the Annual Security Report (ASR) for SUNY Buffalo State at
http://police.buffalostate.edu. The ASR contains information on campus security policies and certain campus crime statistics. Crime statistics are reported in accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. Applicants may request a hard copy of the ASR by contacting the SUNY Buffalo State University Police Department at (716) 878-6333.
New York State Executive Order 161
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 Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.
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