Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 06/12/26
Applications Due: 06/23/26
Vacancy ID: 217965
Position Information
NY HELPNo
AgencyUniversity at Albany
TitleMaintenance Assistant Temp/Hourly (Vehicle Operations Center)
Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance
Salary GradeNS
Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $24 to $24 Hourly
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Temporary
Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class
Travel Percentage 0%
Schedule
Workweek Mon-Fri
"Other" Explanation Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM (pass days Saturday / Sunday)
Hours Per Week 40
Workday
From 7 AM
To 3:30 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? Yes
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
Location
County Albany
Street Address University at Albany (Vehicle Operations Center)
1400 Washington Avenue
City Albany
StateNY
Zip Code12222
Job Specifics
Duties Description Perform semiskilled level work in the repair and maintenance of facilities vehicles and equipment.
Minimum Qualifications 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 two year 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:
Ability to perform semi-skilled level work, assisting with basic inspection and routine maintenance of mechanical systems large and small, internal combustion engines, hydraulic systems, components of larger comprehensive systems including emergency equipment for the protection of vital building infrastructure (generators, fire protective components and overhead doors). Assist supervisor in determining replacement parts and ordering via the AiM work order system. Under supervision, Ability to perform basic inspection and routine maintenance of onboard computers for campus equipment; ability to assist supervisor in the diagnostic, testing and repairs of utility vehicles equipped with computer circuit boards, fuel injectors and advanced hydraulics; ability to assist supervisor in troubleshooting electrical systems, fuel injection systems, and hydraulics; ability to assist supervisor in mechanical, electrical and hydraulic repairs for a variety of equipment including utility vehicles, loaders, trucks, snowplows, salters, electric cars, shop equipment, generators, pumps, and other small engine items. Under supervision, assist in the Repair of blown hydraulic hoses, defective pumps, valves, leaking rams and hydraulic tanks. Ability to use pressure gauges both mechanical and electronic to take readings and relay results to the supervisor. Ability to perform basic metal work (cut, drill, repair cracked and broken metal parts or assist trades generalists as needed; repair floorboards, Ability and willingness to attend training on new equipment and, work overtime if needed and to be on an emergency call-in list for afterhours emergencies.
Additional Comments YOU MUST APPLY ONLINE by using this link: https://albany.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=201524
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
How to Apply
Name Human Resources
Telephone 518-437-4700
Fax 518-437-4731
Email Address ClassifiedJobs@albany.edu(you must apply with link below)
Address
Street 1400 Washington Avenue
UAB 300
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12222
Notes on ApplyingYOU MUST APPLY ONLINE by using this link: https://albany.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=201524
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