About NY CREATES:

NY CREATES is a leading research and development hub as well as a commercialization facilitator in advanced digital, analog, and power technologies.

Job Description:

Job Description for Facility Electrical Technician

NY CREATES is seeking applicants for Facility Electrical Technician. This position is responsible for the operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of electrical systems.

Responsibilities for Facility Electrical Technician

Duties to include but not be limited to the following:

• Operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of medium and low voltage electrical systems, fire alarm, security, and HYAC control systems, and transformers i.e. power, control, buck and boost
• Cutting, bending and installing of all forms of conduits and raceways, including flexible conduit;
• installation of fusing, circuit breakers and other forms of current limiting devices;
• working_ knowledge of digital multi-meters and meggars, and as well as confined space and lock-out tag-out protocol, NFPA 70E and OSHA regulations
• working knowledge of heating, ventilating, air conditioning, exhaust, and mechanical systems supporting cleanroom and office operations preventive maintenance
• an understanding of related disciplines such as process, waste and water treatment, automation; responding to facility alarms
• customer satisfaction and support
• This is an essential personnel position for the maintenance and operation of the campus during an emergency situation.

Requirements:

Minimum Requirements for Facility Electrical Technician

• Five (5) years of continuous work as a Journeyman Electrician;
• A professional appearance and attitude with the ability to conduct work in an independent manner
• The ability to work from drawings and diagram electrical circuitry, etc.
• The ability to work from heights using ladders, scaffolding, JLG, etc. and the use
• PPE; lifting and carrying 50 lbs.
• Off shift coverage
• Good communications skills and proficient use of Microsoft Office and Maintenance Management programs.

Don't meet every requirement? At NY CREATES we are dedicated to building a welcoming, diverse and inclusive workplace. If you are excited about working for NY CREATES but your experience doesn't exactly align perfectly with the job description we encourage you to apply anyway, you might still be a perfect fit or a fit for another role at NY CREATES.

Additional Information:

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental
• Competitive Pay and PTO
• Flexible Heath Spending and Dependent Care Accounts
• Basic / Optional Life Insurance
• Post-Retirement Health Insurance
• Employer contribution of 7% of earnings to a Basic Retirement plan after meeting one year of service.
• Optional employee contributed retirement account

Salary rate:  $29.00 - $39.00 per hour

*Posted rate is dependent on education and experience. 

Location: 257 Fuller Road, Albany, NY 12203

NOTE: Some positions require access to export-controlled commodities, technical data, technology, software, or restricted programs where U.S. Government authorization may be required.  
 
For positions requiring such access, offers of employment are contingent upon the employer being able to obtain the necessary authorization, including, if required, an export license from the U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security, the U.S. Department of State's Directorate of Defense Trade Controls, or other government agencies. The decision to pursue an export license application is at The Research Foundation for SUNY's sole discretion. Proof of status may be required prior to employment in connection with necessary authorizations.  
 
Employment is with the Research Foundation for SUNY which is an Equal opportunity Employer including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.  
 
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply please call Human Resources at 518-437-8686.