SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University
Plant Utilities Assistant
SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University, New York, New York, us, 10261
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SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University Are you looking to take your career to new heights with a leader in healthcare? SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is one of the nation's leading metropolitan medical centers. As the only academic medical center in Brooklyn, we serve a large population that is among the most diverse in the world. We are also highly-ranked by Castle Connolly Medical, a healthcare rating company for consumers, among the top 5 leading U.S. medical schools for training doctors.
Bargaining Unit
CSEA
Job Summary
The Department of Facilities Management and Development at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a full-time Plant Utilities Assistant.
The Plant Utilities Assistant as a semiskilled employee, 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.
Illustrative Tasks
Monitor equipment consoles. Read, analyze, and follow up on all console readings, charts, and trouble calls. Adjust equipment controls to correct malfunction when indicated by observation or in response to a signal. Read and records gas, steam, water, and electrical meter readings. Fill out plant logs, incident and Quality Assurance Reports. Advise supervisor when repairs are required. Receive and distributes fuel supplies required for all program locations. Perform preventive maintenance on heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning systems: As instructed, and under the guidance and supervision of qualified personnel, use specific chemicals to treat water used in heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning systems. Clean strainers and coils. Maintain steam traps. Change filters. Regenerate water softeners. Install, 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. Perform 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. Perform semiskilled plumbing, electrical, and refrigeration work, and skilled work in these areas under supervision, or after receiving detailed instructions. Determine if water regulator valves need rebuilding or repair. Thread, solders or glues and installs pipe. Re-pack pumps and valves. Assist in the repair, maintenance, and operation of plant alarm and signal systems. Assist 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. Clean 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. Provide instruction to Facility Operations Assistants 1 (Utilities) and other labor class positions on routine jobs and equipment inspections.
Required Qualifications
Open Competitive: 1-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
Work Schedule:
Variable Days; Variable Hours
(Full-Time)
Salary Grade/Rank
SG-9
Salary Range
As per civil service guidelines
Hiring Rate: $41,399-$50,884 Base Salary plus $3,400 Location Pay
Executive Order
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.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction, and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.
Women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities and members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.
If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact Human Resources at ada@downstate.edu Seniority level
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Plant Utilities Assistant
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SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University 5 months ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the
Plant Utilities Assistant
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SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University Are you looking to take your career to new heights with a leader in healthcare? SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is one of the nation's leading metropolitan medical centers. As the only academic medical center in Brooklyn, we serve a large population that is among the most diverse in the world. We are also highly-ranked by Castle Connolly Medical, a healthcare rating company for consumers, among the top 5 leading U.S. medical schools for training doctors.
Bargaining Unit
CSEA
Job Summary
The Department of Facilities Management and Development at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a full-time Plant Utilities Assistant.
The Plant Utilities Assistant as a semiskilled employee, 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.
Illustrative Tasks
Monitor equipment consoles. Read, analyze, and follow up on all console readings, charts, and trouble calls. Adjust equipment controls to correct malfunction when indicated by observation or in response to a signal. Read and records gas, steam, water, and electrical meter readings. Fill out plant logs, incident and Quality Assurance Reports. Advise supervisor when repairs are required. Receive and distributes fuel supplies required for all program locations. Perform preventive maintenance on heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning systems: As instructed, and under the guidance and supervision of qualified personnel, use specific chemicals to treat water used in heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning systems. Clean strainers and coils. Maintain steam traps. Change filters. Regenerate water softeners. Install, 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. Perform 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. Perform semiskilled plumbing, electrical, and refrigeration work, and skilled work in these areas under supervision, or after receiving detailed instructions. Determine if water regulator valves need rebuilding or repair. Thread, solders or glues and installs pipe. Re-pack pumps and valves. Assist in the repair, maintenance, and operation of plant alarm and signal systems. Assist 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. Clean 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. Provide instruction to Facility Operations Assistants 1 (Utilities) and other labor class positions on routine jobs and equipment inspections.
Required Qualifications
Open Competitive: 1-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
Work Schedule:
Variable Days; Variable Hours
(Full-Time)
Salary Grade/Rank
SG-9
Salary Range
As per civil service guidelines
Hiring Rate: $41,399-$50,884 Base Salary plus $3,400 Location Pay
Executive Order
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.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction, and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.
Women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities and members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.
If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact Human Resources at ada@downstate.edu Seniority level
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