• Maintenance Assistant (Electrical Shop)

    University at Albany (Albany, NY)


     

    Vacancy #: WF250098

     

    Apply by: October 11, 2025

     

    Title: Maintenance Assistant (Electrical Shop)

     

    Salary: $42,641

     

    Grade: CSEA SG-9

     

    Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM (pass days Saturday / Sunday)

     

    Duration: Contingent Permanent

    Job Requirements:

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

    Two years of full-time experience in maintenance or mechanical work under the supervision of a skilled tradesperson; OR completion of an appropriate twoyear technical school course at a school, institute, or branch of the Armed Services, such as the New York State Civil Service Employees Association-Partnership (NYS CSEA-P) Applied Skilled Trades Certificate Program*; or an equivalent combination of experience and training gained by completion of appropriate technical courses at a school, institute, or branch of the Armed Services..

     

    *Successful completion of the NYS CSEA-P Applied Skilled Trades Certificate Program includes a total of 288 hours of trade-specific classroom instruction, 45 hours of technical math course work, 45 hours of technical communications course work, and 15 hours of blueprint/schematic reading course work. It does not include 4,000 hours of on-the-job training, as required for the NYS CSEA-P Applied Skilled Trades Traineeship.

     

    When required to operate motor vehicles, candidates must possess a valid New York State driver's license appropriate for the type of vehicle to be 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

     

    Ability to perform semiskilled, routine, repetitive maintenance, installation and repair activities in the University dorms, lift 75 pounds and properly use hand and power tool, minor electrical repairs to outlets switches lights and ballasts. Ability to climb ladders and work at heights (ladders and aerial platforms)

    Additional Information:

    -Applicants must demonstrate an ability to develop inclusive and equitable relationships within our diverse campus community

     

    -Applicants must demonstrate an ability to support diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and belonging relative to their role

     

    -Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. If you currently need sponsorship or will need it in the future to maintain employment authorization, you do not meet eligibility requirements.

     

    Federal law and regulations require notice to all prospective employees regarding crimes that have occurred on campus in the current three year period. Please refer to the following website for the complete Annual Security Report ("Clery Report"): http://police.albany.edu/ASR.shtml

     

    Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at [email protected].

    THE UNIVERSITY AT ALBANY IS AN EO/AA/IRCA/ADA EMPLOYER