Plant Utilities Assistant

Duties Description Depending on overall University work requirements, a Plant Utilities Assistant may be assigned to either the field heating force or the Central Heating Plant. An assignment to the Central Heating Plant will involve assisting the Plant Utilities Engineers in the operation and maintenance of our coal/gas high temperature, hot water heating plant. An assignment to the field heating force may involve assisting a Plant Utilities Engineer in the maintenance, repair and alterations to any mechanical systems serving the University buildings. A field heating force assignment may

also require serving as operator of our electronic monitoring systems and responding to emergency requests. This individual may need to develop computer skills to operate the Departments facilities management system (MAXIMO), time

management systems (KRONOS), and the campus purchasing system as implemented in their area on their level.

Minimum Qualifications Special application required during continuous recruitment period. This is a decentralized exam position. Satisfactory completion of a training course in fundamentals of stationary engineering and either satisfactory completion of an appropriate mechanical or electrical experience; or one year of experience in the operation and/or maintenance of high-pressure type steam boilers or of auxiliary high-pressure steam lines and equipment. Employees are required to maintain an awareness of typical hazards of the work place as well as the special hazards that

may be encountered on campus such as asbestos, toxic materials, unsafe equipment, and unsafe situations at the work site. Employees are expected to follow established safe work practices and use appropriate protective equipment.

Additional Comments Individuals interested in applying to either the Plant Utilities Assistant or Plant Utilities Engineer 1 positions must apply during continuous recruitment period. If you have previously applied you will be canvassed and do not need to apply again. If you declined a position, you may need to update your application. https://www.binghamton.edu/human-resources/employment-opportunities/classified-employment.html

Shift work and weekends may be required. One of the positions is for the heating plant and the other is in the field. The selected candidate will train Monday – Friday 7 AM – 3 PM and permanent shift will be 3:00 PM – 11:00 PM with every other weekend and Friday, Wednesday pass days when working the weekend during the pay cycle. Must be licensed to operate a motor vehicle in NYS. Must be willing to enter confined spaces and be fit for respirator.

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. Successful candidate will need to pass respiratory fit test.

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