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Farmingdale State College Maintenance Assistant - Electrician (Grade 9) in Farmingdale, New York
Location: Farmingdale, NY Category: Physical Plant/Facilities (including custodial) Posted On: Thu Mar 7 2024 Job Description:
A Maintenance Assistant (Electrician), working from diagrams, oral and written instructions and using electricians' hand tools, power tools and standard test instruments, performs a variety of semiskilled maintenance, repair and installation tasks in the electrical trade including, but not limited to the following:
Assists an Electrician in installing and repairing electrical wiring by performing such tasks as cutting and bending wire and conduit, drilling holes for wiring, and pulling or pushing wiring through openings.
Replaces faulty switches, sockets, plugs, fuses, insulators and other simple elements of electrical systems, fixtures and appliances.
Assists in lifting, positioning and fastening objects such as wiring, wiring conduits and motors.
Repairs and maintains electrical equipment such as vacuum cleaners, electric ranges and fans by adjusting, cleaning, lubricating and replacing worn or defective parts.
Replaces brushes on electric motors, and adjusts points and contacts on electric equipment.
Lays and repairs electric cable.
As directed, makes emergency repairs to traffic signals.
Installs and maintains lighting fixtures.
As assigned, a Maintenance Assistant (Electrician) functions as a lead worker over a small maintenance crew usually consisting of maintenance helpers and laborers.
Under direction, incumbents may participate in work in other maintenance specialties.
The college particularly welcomes candidates with knowledge, skills and abilities that include:
Commitment to diversity and university initiatives supportive of diversity and inclusion.
Interest in participating in student-centered service activities.
Desire to apply expertise in promoting civic engagement with the College's many community partners.
Job Requirements:
MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Two years of full-time experience in electrical work under the supervision of a skilled tradesperson; OR
Completion of an appropriate two-year technical school course in the electrical trade 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 in the electrical trade 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.
Additional Information:
Hiring procedures in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law.
Grade 9 Salary (starting March 28, 2024): $41,399 + $3,400 location pay = $44,799 Total Annual Compensation
The State University of New York offers excellent fringe benefits including health insurance options and retirement plans
Click here for New York State Benefits Summary. (https://www.suny.edu/media/suny/content-assets/documents/benefits/benefit-summaries/CSEAbenefitsummaryJan-2024.pdf)
VISA SPONSORSHIP IS NOT AVAILABLE FOR THIS POSITION
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Farmingdale State College's commitment to inclusive excellence is an important part of our mission of public education and our culture. At Farmingdale State College, we continue to work on building a community that supports freedom, mutual respect, and civility. We seek others who support these values of diversity and inclusiveness and candidates of all diverse backgrounds who wish to participate in our cultural aspirations are welcome and encouraged to apply.
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