Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 03/17/26
Applications Due: 03/27/26
Vacancy ID: 211832
Position Information
NY HELPNo
AgencyBinghamton University
TitleFacility Operations Assistant 1 (Utilities) (2 Vacancies)
Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance
Salary Grade06
Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $36232 to $44828 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Labor Class
Travel Percentage 0%
Schedule
Workweek Mon-Fri
Hours Per Week 40
Workday
From 7 AM
To 3 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? Yes
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
Location
County Broome
Street Address 4400 Vestal Pkwy E
City Binghamton
StateNY
Zip Code13902
Job Specifics
Duties Description Facility Operations Assistant 1 (Utilities) on an assigned shift assist Plant
Utilities Assistants and Plant Utilities Engineers by performing a variety of relatively unskilled tasks and routine manual labor in or around a heating and/or air-conditioning plant or in the mechanical equipment rooms of buildings to include: unloading wood or coal, stockpiling wood or coal, operating coal and wood
handling equipment, and maintaining supplies of wood and coal in boiler room bunkers, lubricating machinery in boiler, pump and engine rooms, filling stoker hoppers; removing ashes by hand or by operating ash dump machinery; internal boiler de-slag & cleaning; assists in boiler overhaul and repairs to boiler room equipment steam and water lines, and other mechanical equipment, may substitute for Assistant Stationary Engineer in operating boilers and operating procedures; may pick-up parts and deliver parts; may participate in in-service training courses in addition to learning through specified on-the-job instruction and experience. The incumbents will function under specific instructions and will be supervised by Plant Utilities Engineers or Plant Utilities Assistants. This position is in the labor class and no examination is required.
Minimum Qualifications Must be licensed to operate a motor vehicle in New York State and must be able to
meet the following job requirements:
* Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
* Ability to use a variety of hand and power tools and operate motorized equipment.
* Ability to perform moderate to heavy labor & assist in routine equipment maintenance.
* Ability to enter and work within extremely dirty, tight and confined spaces.
* Ability to successfully pass a medical examination which will include tests for the use of safety equipment, including a respirator.
Additional Comments Shift work and Overtime may be required. Regular hours are Mon-Fri
7:00am -3:00pm.
The successful candidate for this position must be able to perform the
duties and responsibilities of the position satisfactorily. Since the activities of other employees depend on the performance of the employee in this position, reliable attendance is a factor that the employer will consider when filling this vacancy.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
How to Apply
Name Human Resources
Telephone 607-777-2187
Fax 607-777-4947
Email Address mmtaylor@binghamton.edu
Address
Street 4400 Vestal Pkwy E
City Binghamton
State NY
Zip Code 13902
Notes on ApplyingTo apply, please complete the application at the link below and submit it to Human Resources by the posting end date.
https://www.binghamton.edu/offices/human-resources/jobs/pdf/bu_employ_app_july_2019_2_final.pdf
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