Plant Utilities Assistant (NY HELPS) - VID 219098

Duties

• Operate and maintain boilers and all auxiliary equipment.
• Assist in troubleshooting repairs and replacement of all steam distribution equipment.
• Responsible for the cleaning of boilers and all power plant equipment.
• Use computer programs such as LATS, AIM, etc.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

This is a 24/7 shift operation; shift assignment is subject to bidding based on OGS City of Albany Seniority time and may be subject to change based on operational requirements.

• Possession and maintenance of a valid Driver’s License issued by the NYS Department of Motor Vehicle.
• Asbestos certification required within 90 days of appointment and compliance with all related PESH/OSHA regulations.
• Utilities Management is a 24/7 operation; therefore night, weekend, and holiday work is required based on shift assignment and operational need.

• Graduate of heating, HVAC, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration apprenticeship program from the U.S. Air Force.
• Enlisted machinery technician (MK) with the U.S. Coast Guard OR possession of a certificate as a Marine Engineer issued by the U.S. Coast Guard.
• Enlisted power generation equipment repairer with the U.S. Army.
• Enlisted gas turbine systems technician, submarine nuclear propulsion plant operator reactor control, utilities man, machinist mate, or engineman with the U.S. Navy.
• Merchant Mariner’s Document (MMD) holder and qualified member of the engine department (QMED) as an oiler, fireman/water tender, refrigerating engineer or engineman with the U.S. Merchant Marine.
• Completion of a New York State Department of Labor registered apprenticeship program for stationary engineers, plant maintenance (plumber/steamfitter), HVAC Mechanic or plant maintenance (refrigeration/AC).
• Possession of a High‑Pressure Boiler Operating Engineer License or Stationary Engineer License.
• A bachelor’s degree in Facilities Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Marine Engineering.
• An associate’s degree in HVAC.
• One year of full‑time hands‑on experience in the maintenance and operation of commercial, industrial, institutional facilities, computer applications of digital energy platforms and building analytics and/or performing diagnosis, repair of HVAC systems or boilers or auxiliary equipment.
• One year of full‑time hands‑on experience in a residential setting performing diagnosis, operation, maintenance repair of HVAC systems or boilers or auxiliary equipment.
• Completion of an HVAC certificate or diploma from a BOCES program (440 hours) OR completion of an approved certificate in HVAC, electrical, refrigeration, boiler operations and maintenance, or plumbing from an accredited technical school or technology college.

The Office of General Services (OGS) is an equal opportunity employer, and we recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We encourage applicants from all communities to apply.