Job Description
Fredonia invites applications for a Plant Utilities Assistant position in the Facilities Services - HVAC unit, for the following shift :
First shift - 7 : 00 am-3 : 30 pm, Tuesday to Saturday
This position is full time, probationary / permanent, CSEA represented, SG9 position with an entry level salary of $41,.00.
The Plant Utilities Assistant will work under the supervision of the Plant Utilities Engineer Supervisor in the Facilities Services-HVAC / R unit.
Plant Utilities Assistants assist in the operation, maintenance and repair of mechanical and electrical equipment providing heat, hot water, ventilation, air-conditioning and electrical distribution.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
and may supervise Plant Utilities Helpers in performing routine manual labor. Experienced incumbents may be assigned a limited number of activities requiring the full performance level skills of a Plant Utilities Engineer 1.
ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES
Performs minor repairs such as replacing worn gaskets, changing belts and tightening joints, and assisting the Plant Utilities Engineers 1 in the maintenance and overhaul of boilers and in the repair of stationary equipment.
Performs supervised plumbing, electrical and refrigeration work.
Provides instructions to Plant Utilities Helpers and Maintenance Helpers on routine jobs and equipment inspections.
INDEPENDENCE OF OPERATION
Plant Utilities Assistants are typically supervised by a Plant Utilities Engineer 1 who makes assignments and provides assistance and instruction.
Plant Utilities Assistants perform many of the tasks with considerable independence although the supervisor may be called when a problem arises.
Plant Utilities Assistants perform some of the same tasks as a Plant Utilities Engineer 1, under direction and specific instruction.
As assigned, Plant Utilities Assistants supervise Plant Utilities Helpers by making assignments, giving instructions and providing assistance in performing the work.
Rewards & Benefits
Requirements :
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Open Competitive : One year of satisfactory hands-on experience in the operation and maintenance of boilers and / or auxiliary equipment or heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning equipment in commercial, industrial or institutional facilities.
Substitutions :
A High School Diploma or GED and successful completion of four trades courses in any combination of the following trades may be substituted for the one year of satisfactory hands-on experience.
Each trades course must include a minimum of 30 to 45 classroom / lab hours in order to be considered qualifying :
2. Successful completion of 12 college semester credit hours in any combination of the following course areas may be substituted for the one year of
satisfactory hands-on experience :
Promotion : Nine months of permanent competitive, non-competitive or labor service AND one year of satisfactory hands-on experience in the operation and maintenance of boilers and / or auxiliary equipment or heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning equipment in commercial, industrial or institutional facilities.
Substitutions : Same substitutions as defined in 1 and 2 above.
Last updated : 2024-05-23
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