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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 10/09/25

Applications Due10/19/25

Vacancy ID199938

NY HELPYes

AgencySUNY Plattsburgh

TitlePlant Utilities Assistant (NY Helps)

Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary Grade09

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $42641 to $52413 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Variable

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 3 PM

To 11 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Clinton

Street Address 101 Broad Street

City Plattsburgh

StateNY

Zip Code12901

Duties Description This position will be responsible for the operation, repair, and maintenance of equipment and systems including pumps, high temperature hot water generators, high temperature hot water boilers and auxiliary heating system equipment. The operation, repair and routine maintenance of mechanical and electrical equipment providing heat, ventilation, air conditioning and electrical distribution is also included. The use of appropriate PPE, selecting and safely using the appropriate tools and equipment needed to complete the assigned tasks, and attending job related training is also required. As SUNY Plattsburgh is an institution that delivers challenging and high-quality educational experiences to a diverse group of learners, the successful candidates must demonstrate an understanding of and sensitivity to diversity, inclusion, and equity-minded policies, programs, and practices.

Minimum Qualifications This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).

Must be eligible for permanent appointment to this title pursuant to civil service law.

Competitive (NON-NY HELPS):
Transfer Eligibility Requirement: You must have a current permanent appointment with a minimum of 1 year of service in a position of the same title or transferable title.

Non-competitive (NY HELPS):
To be eligible for a NY HELPS appointment, the candidate must meet the minimum qualifications listed on the Civil service exam announcements.
https://www.cs.ny.gov/examannouncements/announcements/oc-cr/decentralized/20-450010.cfm

Additional Comments
The Central Heating Plant maintains all heating, air conditioning, hot water, ventilation, and refrigeration services as well as overseeing the proper functioning of all elevators on campus. We also answer after hours calls and provide service, as needed, and are a 24/7 operation. We are a part of the Administration & Finance division which provides essential services to our campus, local, state, federal and international customers. We are responsible for human, physical, financial and technical resources. As professionals, we navigate systems in a collaborative and sensitive way to assist the University in achieving its educational mission. The shift for this position is 3 p.m. to 11 p.m. with pass days of Friday and Saturday.

Please include a complete application and contact information for three current professional references. A resume is also strongly encouraged. Additional information may be requested at a later step in the process.

Important Notes for those appointed under NY HELPS:
Employees will be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Human Resource Services

Telephone 518-564-5062

Fax

Email Address HRS@plattsburgh.edu

Address

Street 101 Broad Street

City Plattsburgh

State NY

Zip Code 12901

 

Notes on ApplyingIf interested in this position please apply at https://jobs.plattsburgh.edu/postings/15712

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