Facility Operations Assistant 1 (Utilities) (Power Plant/HVAC)

Duties Description Facility Operations Assistant 1 (Utilities) perform a variety of routine unskilled and semiskilled manual tasks related to heating and/or air-conditioning plant or in the mechanical equipment rooms of state owned buildings on an assigned shift. The positions report to Plant Utilities Assistant or Plant Utilities Engineers. Positions are classified in this title when the predominant duties reside within an agency’s physical plant. All positions are in the labor jurisdictional class. Facility Operations Assistant 1 (Utilities) clean heating and utilities areas and cleans and polishes operating equipment; clean parts and equipment that are being overhauled; paint heating, ventilating and air-conditioning (HVAC) equipment and related areas; perform specific tasks as directed in performing maintenance and repairs on mechanical and electrical equipment, steam, gas and water lines, and other related plumbing, heating or ventilation equipment; lubricate machinery in the boiler, chiller, pump and mechanical equipment rooms according to schedule; participate in in-service training courses and on-the-job instruction in the fundamentals of utility plant operation and engineering; perform specific tasks in operating utility plant equipment including heating, ventilating and air-conditioning equipment to learn operating procedures; and may pick up and deliver parts and assist in maintaining pools.

Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must be physically able to perform the tasks of the position and be able to understand and carry out written or oral instructions. When required to operate motor vehicles, incumbents must possess a valid New York State driver's license appropriate for the type of vehicle being operated.

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

Operating Needs:

Valid NYS Driver's License required

Candidates are expected to be qualified to use negative pressure respirators

Candidates are expected to be proficient in reading, writing and speaking in English

Candidates are expected to be able to take written and verbal instructions in English

Candidates are expected to be able to have a basic understanding on hand and power tools

Candidates are expected to be able to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.

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