Plant Utilities Assistant - Multiple Positions

The Department of Facilities Management and Development at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a full-time Plant Utilities Assistant.

Distinguishing Characteristics

Plant Utilities Assistants are semiskilled employees who perform routine, repetitive tasks in the operation, maintenance, and repair of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and mechanical equipment inside and outside physical plants. This includes equipment 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 build their skills.

Plant Utilities Assistants typically work under the supervision of a Plant Utilities Engineer 1 or another higher-level plant utilities position. In turn, they may supervise Facility Operations Assistants 1 (Utilities) and related labor class roles.

Illustrative Tasks

• Console Monitoring and Reporting

• Monitor equipment consoles and adjust controls as needed

• Analyze console readings, logs, charts, and respond to trouble calls

• Record gas, steam, water, and electric meter readings

• Complete logs, incident reports, and quality assurance forms

• Notify supervisor of necessary repairs

• Receive and distribute fuel to all program sites

• Preventive Maintenance

• Assist with HVAC preventive maintenance tasks under supervision

• Use treatment chemicals for water systems

• Clean strainers and coils

• Maintain steam traps

• Change air filters

• Regenerate water softeners

• Install and remove window AC units

• Check refrigerant levels, identify type and prepare system for recharge

• Minor Repairs and Mechanical Assistance

• Replace worn gaskets and belts

• Tighten joints

• Assist in overhauling boilers and maintaining stationary equipment

• Plumbing, Electrical, and Refrigeration Tasks

• Rebuild or repair water regulator valves

• Thread, solder, glue, and install piping

• Repack pumps and valves

• Assist with plant alarm and signal systems

• Help monitor building management systems including HVAC and boiler controls

• Clean mechanical rooms

• On nights, weekends, or holidays, respond to urgent mechanical, plumbing, or electrical problems

• Provide guidance and instruction to Facility Operations Assistants 1 (Utilities) and other labor class workers on routine tasks 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.

55 B/C Qualifications

• Individuals certified eligible for the 55 B/C program under the Governor's Program to Hire Persons/Veterans with Disabilities pursuant to Section 55 B/C of the Civil Service Law will also be considered. To be considered, you must provide a copy of your letter of eligibility with your response.
• It is essential that candidates clearly and concisely indicate exactly how they meet the above minimum qualifications in their resume. Failure to show how you meet the minimum qualifications above may result in disqualification and removal from consideration.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.

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.