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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 06/08/26

Applications Due06/19/26

Vacancy ID217555

NY HELPNo

AgencyUniversity at Albany

TitleMaintenance Assistant (Downtown Campus Maintenance)

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 Mon-Fri

"Other" Explanation Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM (pass days Saturday / Sunday)

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 7 AM

To 3:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? Yes

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Albany

Street Address University at Albany (Downtown Campus Maintenance)

1400 Washington Avenue

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12222

Duties Description The Maintenance Assistant is responsible for assisting skilled trades personnel with maintenance work at the Downtown Campus, using hand and shop tools to perform semi-skilled maintenance and repair on structures and equipment.

Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Two years of full-time experience in maintenance or mechanical work under the supervision of a skilled tradesperson; OR completion of an appropriate two year technical school course at a school, institute, or branch of the Armed Services, such as the New York State Civil Service Employees Association-Partnership (NYS CSEA-P) Applied Skilled Trades Certificate Program*; or an equivalent combination of experience and training gained by completion of appropriate technical courses at a school, institute, or branch of the Armed Services..

*Successful completion of the NYS CSEA-P Applied Skilled Trades Certificate Program includes a total of 288 hours of trade-specific classroom instruction, 45 hours of technical math course work, 45 hours of technical communications course work, and 15 hours of blueprint/schematic reading course work. It does not include 4,000 hours of on-the-job training, as required for the NYS CSEA-P Applied Skilled Trades Traineeship.

When required to operate motor vehicles, candidates must possess a valid New York State driver's license appropriate for the type of vehicle to be operated.

This position may be filled from a mandatory reemployment list if one is in effect at the time of appointment.

OPERATING NEEDS:

Ability to perform semiskilled activities in carpentry, electrical, and plumbing; Ability to complete or assist with installations, alterations, and repair of walls, floors, doors, molding, trim, hardware, and other architectural items; Ability to assist or repair, maintain, and install lighting fixtures, bulbs, ballasts, outlets, switches, and other electrical equipment; Ability to respond to maintenance calls for minor clogs and leaking/ faulty fixtures (faucets, toilets, and urinals). Ability to use computerized maintenance system (CMMS); ability to lift up to 50 pounds, work from ladders, scaffolds and lifts, work at heights 20'+ and in confined spaces, ability to navigate stairs throughout duration of shift; knowledge of simple hardware repairs and maintenance; ensure proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; use hand and power tools applicable to the trade; Valid NYS Driver's License required.

Additional Comments YOU MUST APPLY ONLINE by using this link: https://albany.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=201270

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

Name Human Resources

Telephone 518-437-4700

Fax 518-437-4731

Email Address ClassifiedJobs@albany.edu(you must apply with link below)

Address

Street 1400 Washington Avenue

UAB 300

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12222

 

Notes on ApplyingYOU MUST APPLY ONLINE by using this link: https://albany.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=201270

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