Plant Utilities Assistant - Buffalo, United States - University at Buffalo

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Fiscal Year

Position Title Plant Utilities Assistant - Application Process

Classification Title Plant Utilities Assistant

Department The University at Buffalo

Posting Number C230085

Posting Link

Employer State

Appointment Type

Classified Appointment Term Permanent/Contingent Permanent

Classified Position Type Competitive Classified

Temporary Until

Salary Grade SG09

Posting Detail Information


Position Summary
The University at Buffalo is establishing a list of eligible candidates for the Plant Utilities Assistant title.

As a Plant Utilities Assistant, you would assist in the operation, maintenance, and repair of mechanical and electrical equipment providing heat, hot water, ventilation, air conditioning, and electrical distribution in a safe and efficient manner.

Positions involve shift work within a 24-hour work schedule which includes night and holiday shifts.

The Plant Utilities Assistant exam is now a decentralized, continuous exam. This application process replaces the traditional exam process.


How to Apply:

Go to the
Civil Service website to read the entire vacancy announcement and complete the application and supplemental questionnaire. Be sure to attach all documentation required to show proof of education and experience. This will be the only basis for rating your training, education, and experience.


Send completed information by mail to:
Human Resources
Townsend Hall, 205 Hayes Road
Buffalo, NY 14214

Your application and supplemental questionnaire will be reviewed and graded by the Human Resources department at the University at Buffalo.

Working at UB comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options.

We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal and academic pursuit - all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness.

Visit our benefits website to learn about our
benefit packages.

University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Departmental Operating Needs

Minimum Qualifications
To qualify for this examination, you must meet at least one of the following requirements:


1. Graduate of heating, HVAC , ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration apprenticeship program from the U.S. Air Force;


Or 2. Must have been an enlisted machinery technician (MK) with the U.S. Coast Guard OR possession of a certificate as a Marine Engineer issued by the U.S. Coast Guard;


Or 3. Must have been an enlisted power generation equipment repairer with the U.S. Army;


Or 4. Must have been an enlisted gas turbine systems technician, submarine nuclear propulsion plant operator reactor control, utilities man, machinist mate, or engineman with the U.S. Navy;


Or 5.

Must have a Merchant Mariner's Document ( MMD ) and have been a qualified member of the engine department ( QMED ) as an oiler, fireman/water tender, refrigerating engineer or engineman with the U.S.

Merchant Marine;


Or 6. Completion of a New York State Department of Labor registered apprenticeship program for stationary engineers, plant maintenance (plumber/steamfitter), HVAC Mechanic or plant maintenance (refrigeration/AC) (See Note #1);


Or 7. Possession of a High-Pressure Boiler Operating Engineer License or Stationary Engineer License;


Or 8. A bachelor's degree in Facilities Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Marine Engineering;


Or 9. An associate's degree in HVAC ;


Or 10. One year of full-time hands on experience in the maintenance and operation of commercial, industrial, institutional facility, computer applications of digital energy platforms and building analytics and/or performing diagnosis, repair of HVAC systems or boilers or auxiliary equipment;


Or 11. One year of full-time hands on experience in a residential setting performing diagnosis, operation, maintenance repair of HVAC systems or boilers or auxiliary equipment;


Or 12. Completion of an HVAC certificate or diploma from a BOCES program (440 hours) OR completion of an approved certificate in HVAC , electrical, refrigeration, boiler operations and maintenance, or plumbing from an accredited technical school or technology college (See Note #2);


Preferred Qualifications

Physical Demands

Salary Range $40,193

Additional Salary Information

Work Days Rotating Shifts (overtime, work on holidays, and non scheduled days may be required.)

Work Hours
Rotating shift


Type Full-Time

Campus As Assigned

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Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

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 Governor's Office of Employee Relations at or via email at


Is a background check required for this posting? Yes

Background Check Notification For non-internal applicants: a selected candidate will have to complete and pass a background check prior to appointment.

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Posting Dates


Posted 05/22/2023

Deadline for Applicants Open Until Filled

Date to be Filled

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