Maintenance Supervisor ; NY HELPS; C.

University at Albany Job Posting:
Maintenance Supervisor 2 (NY HELPS) (Downtown Campus Maintenance)

Maintenance Supervisor 2 (NY HELPS) (Downtown Campus Maintenance)

Established in 1844 and designated a University Center of the State University of New York in 1962, the University at Albany's broad mission of excellence in undergraduate and graduate education, research and public service engages 17,300 diverse students in eight schools and colleges across three campuses. Located in Albany, New York, the university is convenient to Boston, New York City and the Adirondacks.

The following vacancy exists in the classified service and may require eligibility from a competitive civil service list.

Vacancy #: WF250235

Apply by:
February 7, 2026

Title:

Maintenance Supervisor 2

Location:

Downtown Campus Maintenance

Grade: PEFSG-17

Hours:

Monday - Friday, 7:00AM - 3:30PM

This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).

For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non‑competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply.

At a future date (within one year of permanent appointment), it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non‑competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded all of the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.

Two years of first‑level supervisory experience in either the maintenance and operation of a physical plant, building construction, and/or building renovation and/or repair projects.

• Candidates must be current state employees and have a reachable score on the Maintenance Supervisor 2 list; or
• Have a current permanent appointment with 1 year of service as a Maintenance Supervisor 2, or as a title eligible for transfer to Maintenance Supervisor 2; or
• Have an appointment as Maintenance Supervisor 2 here at UAlbany with less than 1 year of service (remainder of probationary period to be completed in new assignment); or
• Be a former state employee eligible for reinstatement to the title of Maintenance Supervisor 2

May be filled from a mandatory reemployment list if one is in effect at the time of appointment.

Must be able to manage a staff of 15 or more and workload for multiple Downtown campus locations. Ability to review maintenance requests; visit the project site to confirm the nature and extent of maintenance requested and to determine such information as dimensions and the materials, equipment, and labor required to complete the project. Ability to plan and direct rehabilitation and construction projects.

Ability to prepare, implement, and enforce a preventive maintenance program. Orders or directs the ordering of materials and equipment. Ability to assign staff to a project, providing oral and written instructions, including such documents as technical manuals, blueprints, specifications, and plans. Observe and inspect work in progress and, when completed, confirm the proper use of materials and equipment, workmanship, that regulations and codes are followed, schedules are met, and that work is performed according to plan.

Develop training programs for staff by determining training needs based on observation of work performance. Implement and enforce safety procedures and standards for all facility maintenance operations. Proficient in the use of AiM or experience with a CMMS.

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).

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