Plant Utilities Assistant

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Bargaining Unit:

CSEA

Job Summary:

The Department of Facilities Management and Development at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a full-time Plant Utilities Assistant.

Plant Utilities Assistants perform semiskilled tasks in the operation, maintenance, and repair of mechanical and electrical equipment providing heat, hot water, ventilation, air-conditioning, and electrical distribution under direction of Plant Utilities Engineers in various State agencies.

Illustrative Tasks

May perform all of the same duties and functions as a Facility Operations Assistant 1 (Utilities).

* Monitors equipment consoles.

* Reads, analyzes, and follows up on all console readings, charts, and trouble calls.

* Adjusts equipment controls to correct malfunction when indicated by observation or in response to a signal.

* Reads and records gas, steam, water, and electrical meter readings.

* Fills out plant logs, incident and Quality Assurance Reports.

* Advises supervisor when repairs are required.

* Receives and distributes fuel supplies required for all program locations.

Performs preventive maintenance on heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning systems.

* As instructed, and under the guidance and supervision of qualified personnel, uses specific chemicals to treat water used in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems.

* Cleans strainers and coils.

* Maintains steam traps.

* Changes filters.

* Regenerates water softeners.

* Installs, removes, washes, and stores window air conditioners.

* May determine if refrigeration system is low on refrigerant; if so, identifies type and amount of refrigerant needed, and prepares system for charge.

Performs minor repairs such as replacing worn gaskets, changing belts and tightening joints, and assisting Plant Utilities Engineers 1 in the maintenance and overhaul of boilers and in the repair of stationary equipment.

Performs semiskilled plumbing, electrical, and refrigeration work, and skilled work in these areas under supervision, or after receiving detailed instructions.

* Determines if water regulator valves need rebuilding or repair.

* Threads, solders or glues and installs pipe.

* Re-packs pumps and valves.

* Assists in the repair, maintenance, and operation of plant alarm and signal systems.

* Assists in the monitoring and operation of building management or automation systems, and energy management systems related to the control of clocks, lighting, filtering systems, heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) and boiler energy management systems.

* Cleans mechanical rooms.

* As assigned, during night shifts, weekends or on holidays, responds to calls concerning mechanical, electrical, or plumbing breakdowns outside of the plant, troubleshoots the problem, and makes necessary repairs or advises the appropriate authority regarding the problem.

Provides instruction to Facility Operations Assistants 1 (Utilities) and other labor class positions on routine jobs and equipment inspections.

Required Qualifications:

* Open Competitive: 1-year of experience in the operation, maintenance, and repair of boilers, HVAC, and/or auxiliary plant utilities equipment in commercial, industrial, or institutional facilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

55 B/C

Qualifications:

* Individuals certified eligible for the 55 B/C program under the Governor's Program to Hire Persons/Veterans with Disabilities pursuant to Section 55 B/C of the Civil Service Law will also be considered. To be considered, you must provide a copy of your letter of eligibility with your response.

* It is essential that candidates clearly and concisely indicate exactly how they meet the above minimum qualifications in their resume. Failure to show how you meet the…