NY HELP No Agency SUNY Potsdam Title Plant Utilities Assistant Occupational Category Skilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance Salary Grade 09 Bargaining Unit OSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA) Salary Range From $42641 to $52413 Annually Employment Type Full-Time Appointment Type Contingent Permanent Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class Travel Percentage 0% Workweek Variable Hours Per Week 40 Workday From 12 AM To 12 AM Flextime allowed? No Mandatory overtime? No Compressed workweek allowed? No Telecommuting allowed? No County St Lawrence Street Address 44 Pierrepont Ave City Potsdam State NY Zip Code 13676 Duties Description Plant Utilities Assistants perform semiskilled tasks in the operation, maintenance, and repair of mechanical and electrical equipment providing heat, hot water, ventilation, air-conditioning, and electrical distribution under direction of Plant Utilities Engineers in various State agencies.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.May perform all of the same duties and functions as a Facility Operations Assistant 1 (Utilities). Monitors equipment consoles.• 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. 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.Candidate must be reachable from appropriate Civil Service list or eligible for transfer. Additional Comments We are seeking candidates who can work effectively in an increasingly diverse environment; and who are open and willing to continue to learn about diversity-related issues, and contribute in fostering a welcoming, supportive and inclusive environment at the College.All people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.Applicant must submit NYS-Application: https://www.cs.ny.gov/extdocs/pdf/20-450&20-451.pdf Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. Name Human Resources Telephone 315-267-4816 Fax 315-267-2170 Email Address employment@potsdam.edu Address Street 44 Pierrepont Ave City Potsdam State NY Zip Code 13676 Notes on Applying Applicant must apply online at: https://employment.potsdam.edu/postings/5427