<p>Job Description:</p> <p>Vacancy #: WF240373</p> <p>Apply by: June 10, 2025</p> <p>Title: Maintenance Assistant (Paint & Sign Shop)</p> <p>Location: Facilities</p> <p>Salary: $42,641</p> <p>Grade: CSEA SG-9</p> <p>Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM (pass days Saturday/Sunday)</p> <p>Duration: Contingent Permanent</p> <p>Requirements:</p> <p>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:</p> <p>Two years of full-time experience in maintenance or mechanical work under the supervision of a skilled tradesperson; OR completion of an appropriate two year 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.</p> <ul> <li>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. </li></ul> <p>Candidates are expected to be qualified to use negative pressure respirators. Valid NYS driver's license required.</p> <p>This position may be filled from a mandatory reemployment list if one is in effect at the time of appointment.</p> <p>OPERATING NEEDS:</p> <p>Ability to fabricate and assemble a wide range of signage types, including surface preparation and installation; Experience using different types of vinyl and the knowledge of the capabilities of those different types of vinyl; A base knowledge of materials that vinyl can be applied to, both indoor and outdoor; Proficient in the safe use of hand tools and power equipment such as saws, knives, grinders, drills, and tape measures, as well as using fluids such as cleaners and chemicals while preparing installation surfaces; Ability to interpret and work from blueprints, site plans, shop drawings, and technical manuals; Capable of performing sign installation at various locations on campus, including at elevated heights using ladders, lifts, or scaffolding (with appropriate training); Ability to perform physical tasks including carrying ladders and materials (5O+ lbs.); Ability to utilize a computer and associated software to receive, review, and close out work orders through a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS), such as AIM or similar; The ability to safely use negative pressure respirators in accordance with OSHA and campus standards; Valid New York State (NYS) Driver's License Required.</p> <p>Additional Information:</p> <ul> <li>Applicants must demonstrate an ability to develop inclusive and equitable relationships within our diverse campus community </li><li>Applicants must demonstrate an ability to support diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and belonging relative to their role </li><li>Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. If you currently need sponsorship or will need it in the future to maintain employment authorization, you do not meet eligibility requirements. </li></ul> <p>Federal law and regulations require notice to all prospective employees regarding crimes that have occurred on campus in the current three year period. Please refer to the following website for the complete Annual Security Report ("Clery Report"): http://police.albany.edu/ASR.shtml</p> <p>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 Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@oer.ny.gov.</p> <p>THE UNIVERSITY AT ALBANY IS AN EO/AA/IRCA/ADA EMPLOYER</p> <p>Application Instructions:</p> <p>Applicants must submit the below documents through the online application process. Accommodations can be provided to applicants who need assistance applying online.</p> <ul> <li>Classified Employment Application Form </li><li>Employment and Experience Form </li><li>Optional: Resume and/or cover letter may be uploaded as an additional document. Please note that the application and employment forms must still be completed in their entirety. </li></ul> <p>Note: The required forms are included in the online application process, which will be found after clicking "apply now"</p> <p>See the FAQ for using our online system. Please contact us if you need assistance applying through this website.</p> <p>Returning Applicants - Login to your UAlbany Careers Account to check your completed application.</p>