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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

SHIFT: Rotation, pass days will vary. Employees may be required to work weekends and holidays, plus mandatory overtime when necessary.

You will be required to provide contact information for three references. At least two of the references should be current/past supervisors.

+ References will be contacted at the time of scheduling interviews

Vacancy Announcement

Position Information

Campus Title Plant Utilities Assistant, SG-09

Department Facilities Services

Position Summary

HIGHLIGHTS

The SUNY Geneseo Facilities Department is looking for a reliable and dedicated individual to join our team as a Plant Utilities Assistant.

As a Plant Utilities Assistant, you’ll be responsible for:

+ assisting in the operation, maintenance and repair of mechanical, electrical and control equipment providing heat, hot water, ventilation and air conditioning

+ maintaining and repairing boilers, pumps, controls, other power plant auxiliary equipment, and electrical and mechanical stationary equipment

+ occasionally supervising Plant Utilities Helpers and Maintenance Helpers in performing routine manual labor and equipment inspections

Required Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

On or before the date of submitting your application, you must have ONE or more of the qualifications listed below:

1. Graduate of heating, HVAC , ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration apprenticeship program from the U.S. Air Force;

2. Must have been an 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;

3. Must have been an enlisted power generation equipment repairer with the U.S. Army;

4. Must have been an enlisted gas turbine systems technician, submarine nuclear propulsion plant operator reactor control, utilities man, machinist mate, or engineman with the U.S. Navy;

5. Must have a Merchant Mariner’s Document ( MMD ) and have been a qualified member of the engine department ( QMED ) as an oiler, fireman/water tender, refrigerating engineer, or engineman with the U.S. Merchant Marine;

6. 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) (See Note #1 (https://www.cs.ny.gov/examannouncements/announcements/oc-cr/decentralized/20-450010.cfm) );

7. Possession of a High-Pressure Boiler Operating Engineer License or Stationary Engineer License;

8. A bachelor’s degree in Facilities Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Marine Engineering;

9. An associate’s degree in HVAC ;

10. One year of full-time hands-on experience in the maintenance and operation of commercial, industrial, institutional facility, computer applications of digital energy platforms and building analytics and/or performing diagnosis, repair of HVAC systems or boilers or auxiliary equipment;

11. 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;

12. 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 (See Note #2 (https://www.cs.ny.gov/examannouncements/announcements/oc-cr/decentralized/20-450010.cfm) ).

13. Current, permanent appointment in a Plant Utilities Assistant, SG-09 classified position

This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS ).

For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title maybe filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply.

At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without a visa sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

DEPARTMENT OPERATING NEEDS

+ Ability to climb, stoop and do moderately heavy labor and lifting (a minimum of 50 pounds)

+ Possession of a valid NYS driver’s license

+ Ability to understand and follow instructions, and read, write and communicate

+ Record of dependability and past work performance, including a satisfactory time and attendance record.

+ Possession of computer skills adequate to work with computerized maintenance management systems

Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number C506

Number of Vacancies 1

Line # to be filled 43120

Full or Part-time Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Job Posting Date 09/09/2025

Job Posting Closed Date 09/24/2025

Salary Minimum of SG-09: $42,641

Special Instructions to Applicant

SHIFT : Rotation, pass days will vary. Employees may be required to work weekends and holidays, plus mandatory overtime when necessary.

You will be required to provide contact information for three references. At least two of the references should be current/past supervisors.

+ References will be contacted at the time of scheduling interviews

About SUNY Geneseo

Mission Statement

We are a distinctive public liberal arts college that welcomes and inspires students to develop their knowledge and skills to build a better world. Our supportive, inclusive community is exceptional in cultivating creativity, engagement, and discovery. We find strength in diversity, joy in growth, and fulfillment in lifelong learning.

Vision

We will cultivate a distinctive, equity-centered, public honors college experience that propels learners to positively impact society.

Values

The Geneseo campus community is guided by our beliefs in and commitments to the following values:

+ Learning: Embracing high expectations for intellectual inquiry, critical thinking, scholarly exploration, and personal growth.

+ Creativity: Empowering a spirit of innovation that inspires intellectual curiosity, self-expression, and problem-solving.

+ Belonging: Welcoming a diverse campus community that supports and celebrates

different identities, promotes equity and inclusion, and respects the ideas and

contributions of each individual.

+ Civic Engagement: Encouraging active participation grounded in self-reflection,

empathy, and an ethical commitment to the common good of our local and global

communities.

+ Sustainability: Building a culture of well-being that integrates and applies principles of

environmental, social, and economic stewardship informed by an understanding of the

past and our obligations to the future.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

SUNY Geneseo is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding students, faculty, staff, and administration. We recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all positions and ensure that all other personnel actions are conducted without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.

Applicants, students, employees, and other members of the College community (including vendors, visitors, and guests) are protected from illegal forms of harassment or retaliation based upon a protected characteristic.

To request accommodation or assistance for job-related duties or the employment application process, please contact the Office of Diversity and Equity at (585) 245-5020 or email [email protected] ([email protected]%[email protected]%3E) . Find out more about our Community Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0E28zJDeYTU)

Background Investigation Statement

All applicants are subject to drug and criminal background checks. See our full Background Investigation Statement at http://www.geneseo.edu/hr/employment.

Clery Statement

Applicants interested in positions may access the Annual Security Report( ASR ) for the College at www.geneseo.edu/police. The ASR contains information on campus security policies and certain campus crime statistics. Crime statistics are reported in accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. Applicants may request a hard copy of the ASR by contacting the SUNY Geneseo University Police Department at 585-245-5651.

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Job Duties/Responsibilities

Job Duties/Responsibilities

Job Duty/Responsibility

Function 1: Perform Minor Repairs

+ Perform minor repairs such as replacing worn gaskets, changing belts, and tightening joints.

+ Assist Plant Utilities Engineer I in the maintenance and overhaul of boilers and in the repair of stationary equipment.

Percentage Of Time 30%

Job Duty/Responsibility

Function 2: Perform Supervised Plumbing, Electrical and Refrigeration Work

+ Thread, solder, or glue and install pipe, using proper types of pipe and fittings.

+ Assist in the repair, maintenance, and operation of alarm control and signal systems.

Percentage Of Time 30%

Job Duty/Responsibility

Function 3: Monitor Equipment Consoles

+ Read, analyze and follow up on all console readings, charts, and trouble calls.

+ Adjust equipment controls to correct malfunction when indicated by observation or in response to a signal.

+ Read and record gas, steam, and water meter readings.

+ Fill out incident and quality assurance reports.

+ Advise supervisor when repairs are required.

Percentage Of Time 20%

Job Duty/Responsibility

Function 4: Perform Preventative Maintenance on Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning Systems

+ Use specific chemicals to treat water used in heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems.

+ Clean strainers and condenser coils, maintain steam traps and change filters.

+ Assist in the operation of energy management systems related to the control of clocks, lighting, filtering systems, HVAC and boiler energy management systems, etc.

+ Determine if water regulator valves need rebuilding or repair, re-packs pumps and valves, and clean mechanical rooms

+ Respond to calls concerning mechanical, electrical or plumbing breakdowns outside of the plant, troubleshoots the problem, and if possible makes necessary repairs.

Percentage Of Time 10%

Job Duty/Responsibility

Function 5: Supervision

+ Provide instruction to Plant Utilities Helpers and Maintenance Helpers on routine jobs and equipment inspections.

Percentage Of Time 10%

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

+ * Please select the minimum qualification requirement that you meet. Requirement descriptions can be found above under 'Minimum Qualifications'.

+ Graduate of U.S. Air Force apprenticeship program

+ Enlisted Machinery Technician (MK) with U.S. Coast Guard

+ Enlisted Power Generation Equipment Repairer with U.S. Army

+ Enlisted in as listed role with the U.S. Navy

+ Possesses an MMD and have been a qualified member of the engine department (QMED) in a listed role with the U.S. Merchant Marine;

+ Completion of a listed NYS DOL registered apprenticeship program

+ Possession of a High-Pressure Boiler Operating Engineer License or Stationary Engineer License

+ Bachelor's Degree in a listed major

+ Associate's Degree in HVAC

+ One year of full-time hands on experience as described

+ Completion of HVAC certificate or BOCES program as described

+ Currently in a Plant Utilities Assistant, SG-09 position at another state agency

+ I not meet any of the listed requirements

+ * Do you have a valid driver's license?

+ Yes

+ No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

+ Resume

+ Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents