Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 04/22/26
Applications Due: 05/03/26
Vacancy ID: 214579
Position Information
NY HELPNo
AgencyUniversity at Albany
TitleMaintenance Assistant (Electrical Shop)
Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance
Salary Grade09
Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $42641 to $52413 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
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 (Office of Facilities Management - Electrical Shop)
1400 Washington Avenue
City Albany
StateNY
Zip Code12222
Job Specifics
Duties Description Perform semi-skilled level electrical work at the Uptown and Downtown Campuses.
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 twoyear 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:
Valid NYS Driver's license required
Candidates are expected to be qualified to use negative pressure respirators
Ability to perform semiskilled, routine, repetitive maintenance, installation and repair activities in the University dorms, lift 75 pounds and properly use hand and power tool, minor electrical repairs to outlets switches lights and ballasts. Ability to climb ladders and work at heights (ladders and aerial platforms)
Additional Comments YOU MUST APPLY ONLINE by using this link: https://albany.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=199709
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=199709
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