Upstate New York HERC

Vacancy #: WF250288

Apply by: June 23, 2026

Title:  Trades Generalist

Location:  Downtown Campus Maintenance

Salary: $50,425

Grade: CSEA SG-12

Hours: Monday thru Friday 7am to 3:30pm (pass days Saturday/Sunday)

Duration: Contingent Permanent

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Four years of full-time experience in a trade under a skilled tradesperson which would provide training equivalent to that given in a training, apprenticeship, or equivalent program; or an equivalent combination of experience and training gained by completion of technical courses in skilled trades at a school, institute, or branch of the Armed Services.  This position may be filled from a mandatory reemployment list if one is in effect at the time of appointment.  Candidates may be expected to be qualified to use negative pressure respirators.  Valid New York State driver's license required. 

OPERATING NEEDS:

Ability to perform journey-level work in one trade and skilled and semiskilled work in a combination of other trades in the diagnosis and repair of plumbing systems; carpentry experience preferred; experience in repairing door locks, setting up for door installations, and repairing faulty hardware; ability to troubleshoot, repair, and install commercial and residential hardware. Ability to install control and electrical distribution, including wiring, switches, relays, interior and exterior lighting, and fixture ballasts. Experience in floor tiles, treads, and handrails; experience in ceiling tiles and drywall repair. Repair and troubleshoot issues with residential appliances. Ability to competently use various trade tools, including computers, hand-held devices, testing instruments, hand tools, small and large power tools, cutting tools, large operating equipment, and electrical and mechanical equipment and devices. Ability to perform physical tasks including lifting 100 pounds, standing and walking for prolonged periods of time, carrying ladders and materials; ability to work in areas of heat and cold (indoors and outdoors), working from ladders, scaffolds, and lifts, work at heights 35'+ and in confined spaces. Plan and execute assignments with considerable independence, work overtime as required for emergencies and campus events. Ability to work with a computerized maintenance management system. Ability to wear a negative pressure respirator, pass a fit test, and use other personal protective equipment related to the job duties. Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing when assigning work and providing instructions. Ability to determine repairs and replacement of equipment, plan work, organize apprentices and helpers with materials and equipment for projects, and maintain stocked inventory of materials required; willingness to attend training on new equipment and building systems. Valid New York State Driver's license required. 

-Applicants must demonstrate an ability to develop inclusive and equitable relationships within our diverse campus community
-Applicants must demonstrate an ability to support diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and belonging relative to their role

-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.

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

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.  

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