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No Compressed workweek allowed?
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No Location CountyMonroe Street AddressRochester Psychiatric Center 1111 Elmwood Avenue CityRochester StateNY Zip Code14620 Job Specifics Duties DescriptionAs 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. Minimum QualificationsCandidates from outside or within State service may be considered for hire under the Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement - Statewide (HELPS) program as a Plant Utilities Assistant if they have one of the qualifications listed: Graduate of heating, HVAC, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration apprenticeship program from the U.S. Air Force OR 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 Enlisted power generation equipment repairer with the U.S. Army OR Enlisted gas turbine systems technician, submarine nuclear propulsion plant operator reactor control, utilities man, machinist mate, or engineman with the U.S. Navy OR Merchant Mariner's Document (MMD) and qualified member of the engine department (QMED) as an oiler, fireman/water tender, refrigerating engineer or engineman with the U.S. Merchant Marine OR 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) OR Possession of a High-Pressure Boiler Operating Engineer License or Stationary Engineer License OR Bachelor's degree in Facilities Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Marine Engineering OR Associate's degree in
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NYS Department of Civil Service
Plant Utilities Assistant (NY HELPS), Rochester Psychiatric Center, P27864
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A HVAC Engineer designs, installs, maintains, and repairs heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems.
$85,860 / year median in New York
Job Description
Date Posted:
09/01/26Applications Due:
09/18/26Vacancy ID:
222969 Position Information NY HELPYes AgencyMental Health, Office of TitlePlant Utilities Assistant (NY HELPS), Rochester Psychiatric Center, P27864 Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance Salary Grade09 Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA) Salary RangeFrom $42641 to $52413 Annually Employment TypeFull-Time Appointment TypePermanent Jurisdictional ClassNon-competitive Class Travel Percentage0% Schedule WorkweekMon-Fri Hours Per Week40 Workday From6 AM To6 PM Flextime allowed?No Mandatory overtime?
No Compressed workweek allowed?
No Telecommuting allowed?
No Location CountyMonroe Street AddressRochester Psychiatric Center 1111 Elmwood Avenue CityRochester StateNY Zip Code14620 Job Specifics Duties DescriptionAs 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. Minimum QualificationsCandidates from outside or within State service may be considered for hire under the Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement - Statewide (HELPS) program as a Plant Utilities Assistant if they have one of the qualifications listed: Graduate of heating, HVAC, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration apprenticeship program from the U.S. Air Force OR 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 Enlisted power generation equipment repairer with the U.S. Army OR Enlisted gas turbine systems technician, submarine nuclear propulsion plant operator reactor control, utilities man, machinist mate, or engineman with the U.S. Navy OR Merchant Mariner's Document (MMD) and qualified member of the engine department (QMED) as an oiler, fireman/water tender, refrigerating engineer or engineman with the U.S. Merchant Marine OR 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) OR Possession of a High-Pressure Boiler Operating Engineer License or Stationary Engineer License OR Bachelor's degree in Facilities Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Marine Engineering OR Associate's degree in
HVAC OR 1
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 1 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 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. OR Candidates from within State service may be considered for transfer to a competitive class position if they have one year of permanent competitive or 55-b/55-c service in a title eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law. Additional CommentsAll OMH employees receive a generous benefits package including:- NYS medical, dental, & vision insurance
- Access to tuition assistance programs
- Excellent opportunities for advancement & professional growth
- Paid time off - 13 paid vacation days in the first year, 5 paid personal days, 13 paid holidays, & paid sick leave
- NYS Retirement programs Background checks will be required.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Sick Leave
- Personal Leave
- Financial Aid/Assistance