Plant Utilities Assistant

Duties Description

• Performs preventive maintenance on heating, ventilating, and air-conditioning systems.
• Performs minor repairs such as: replacing worn gaskets, changing belts, and tightening joints.
• Threads, solders, or glues and installs pipe, using proper types of pipe and fittings.
• Cleans, inspects, and maintains boiler, by performing chemical cleaning, repairing brick work, replacing tubes, calibrating controls, and maintaining boiler combustion and emissions.
• Uses a variety of hand and power tools, including those of the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing trades.
• During night shifts, weekends, or 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• One year of experience in the operation, maintenance, and repair of boilers, HVAC, and/or auxiliary plant utilities equipment in commercial, industrial, or institutional facilities.
• Completion of the NY State Civil Service decentralized exam at SUNY Delhi, and reachable, for Plant Utilities Assistant.
• Must possess a valid NYS drivers license.

Additional Comments

To apply, please submit:

• Decentralized Application (fill out then attach with the below documents)
• Cover letter
• Resume
• Contact information for three professional references