Plant Utilities Assistant- Facilities/HVAC- NY HELPS

Plant Utilities Assistant- Facilities/HVAC- NY HELPS SUNY Brockport Salary: $44,560.00 Annually Location: SUNY Brockport Job Type: Classified Facilities Full-Time Job Number: 2600461 Division: Administration and Finance Department: Facilities HVAC Opening Date: 09/03/2026 Closing: 9/18/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Bargaining Unit: Founded in 1835, State University of New York (SUNY) Brockport is an exceptional regional comprehensive public university that offers high-quality undergraduate and graduate degree programs in the arts, business, education, health, humanities, social sciences, and STEM.

The University's curriculum is grounded in the liberal arts and sciences and emphasizes experiential learning. Located only a few miles from Lake Ontario in a quaint "Village on the Erie Canal," SUNY Brockport is conveniently situated between the cities of Rochester and Buffalo - the fourth and second largest cities in New York State. Inspiring excellence through growth, engagement, and transformation is our mission.

Join the inclusive community of dedicated faculty, staff, and students who together are Building a Better Brockport! SUNY Brockport has a strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an affirmative action equal opportunity employer. We welcome individuality and encourage you to utilize your unique talents and bring your skills as we collaboratively strive to build meaningful lives and vibrant communities.

SUMMARY SUNY Brockport is accepting applications for a Plant Utilities Assistant 1 position. The Plant Utilities Assistant 1 assists in the operation, repair & maintenance of stationary equipment & systems including heat pumps, gas fired hot water heaters, back-flow devices, pumps, boilers, fans, air conditioning, electrical, plumbing & other auxiliary systems. JOB FUNCTIONS Essential Functions: Performs preventive maintenance duties such as filter changing, water treatment testing, lubricating rotating equipment, assist with cleaning boilers, changing gaskets, reading meters, and ice rink equipment operation and serviceAssists with plumbing & sheet metal repairs, & alteration projects, where repairs may be overhead or in trenchesWorks both inside and outside, and/or extended hours as operational needs dictate Operating Needs: Possesses a valid New York State Driver License, Class D or above (other than a motorcycle license); this is verified through the NY State Department of Motor Vehicles.

Must pass LENS Check. This enables employee to pick up and deliver tools & equipment used in normal maintenance activitiesWorks both scheduled and unscheduled overtime as needed to support the 24/7 utility responsibilities of the group. Contact numbers must be availableClimbs, stoops, and does moderate to heavy liftingReads and understands MSDS & equipment operating manuals, and understands & carries out written & oral instructionsMust be able to obtain Operations and Maintenance certification for asbestos removal REQUIREMENTS Minimum Qualifications: 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. NON-COMPETITIVE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (NY HELPS): Either 1. Graduate of heating, HVAC, ventilation,