Founded in 1953, Hudson Valley Community College (HVCC) located in scenic Upstate NY is a multi-campus College with locations in Troy and Malta New York. HVCC offers more than 80 degree and certificate programs in three schools: Business and Liberal Arts; Health Sciences; and Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). Hudson Valley is one of 30 community colleges in the State University of New York (SUNY) system and serves nearly 9,000 students each year. The college is a recognized leader in career and transfer preparation, workforce training initiatives, distance learning and service to a diverse population of students. Hudson Valley has an extension center in Malta, NY known as HVCC North and sponsors the Capital District Educational Opportunity Center in Troy, NY. With more than 80,000 alumni and nearly 1,000 employees, the college and is a catalyst for educational opportunity and economic development in the Capital Region of New York State. Hudson Valley seeks experienced, dynamic, capable, creative and caring individuals who would like to join our team on the Classified Staff and continue to build on decades of successful service to our community. Department: Facilities Electrician HV-CS-8654 In order to be considered an applicant for this position you must meet the minimum qualifications as stated in this announcement. HVCC does not sponsor Visas. Applicants must currently hold an unrestricted employment authorization to work in the United States and appointment will be contingent upon completion of a background check. RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS: Candidates must be legal residents of New York State for at least FOUR months prior to assignment. This is a Probationary appointment. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma or possession of a High School Equivalency and one year of journeyman level experience in the maintenance and repair of electrical equipment (OR) Four years of generalized experience and one year of journeyman level experience in the maintenance and repair of electrical equipment (OR) an equivalent combination of training and experience as indicated above. Must possess a valid , clean NYS driver's license. DUTIES AND/OR RESPONSIBILITIES: The Electrician performs work under general direction of the Senior Electrician with considerable latitude permitted for the exercise of independent judgment in planning and carrying out assignments. The Electrician reports to the Senior Electrician and performs the following duties: • Installs and maintains instrumentation equipment such as flow meters, level and pressure sensors, transmitters, receivers, tone equipment, indicators, recorders and chemical feed equipment. • Installs, repairs and maintains electrical motors, switch gear, transformers and other electrical facilities. • Performs preventive maintenance to ensure systems are clean, safe and workable. • Repairs and overhauls heating and ventilating fan blowers, pumps, vacuum cleaners, motors, generators, and electrical appliances. • Maintains and repairs storage battery systems, storage battery chargers, lighting circuits, lighting fixtures and emergency generators. • Maintains and repairs signal equipment such as remote-control equipment, signal and alarm equipment, program clock, program bells and fire alarm systems. • Maintains accurate records of maintenance work. This is a full-time 12-month, 40-hour work week position with an hourly rate of $23.61. Hourly rate will be $24.61 as of 9/1/2025. Start date is immediate. Hudson Valley Community College offers a very competitive benefits package which includes low-cost health insurance as well as a generous leave policy. Free tuition waivers for employees, their spouse and children are available. Hudson Valley offers a full benefit package including Health Insurance, Dental and Eye Insurance, Retirement, employee and employee’s spouse and children free tuition waivers. HVCC also has a generous leave policy. If you’re employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, you might be eligible for the PSLF Program. The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on your Direct Loans Visit our Employment Opportunities page www.hvcc.edu/jobs to apply to this search by the close date of August 24, 2025. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Bi-lingual applicants strongly encouraged to apply. Hudson Valley Community College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
See More Details >>Skilled and dedicated Residential electrician needed! CK Electric is seeking another skilled and proficent residential electrician to meet the needs of its clients. Job responsibilities to include all phases of new and renovation residential electrical work Must be proficient with residential NEC, with company paid continued education required. -Installation of new equipment -Troubleshoooting of existing equipment -Direct contact with customers and CK Electric team -Preforming pre job walkthroughs and talking with customers to find their wants and needs. The ideal canidate for this position would manage the residential customers as their own, preforming field walkthoughs and taking notes on customer requests, relaying such info back to the office for estimating purposes and preforming the work when approved. Company provided truck and power tools. Company DescriptionA growing electrical contracting company with a clear goal to become the next big electrical contractor in the area. Doing so will require highly skilled like minded candidates that would like to grow with the business.
See More Details >>Founded in 1953, Hudson Valley Community College (HVCC) located in scenic Upstate NY is a multi-campus College with locations in Troy and Malta New York. HVCC offers more than 80 degree and certificate programs in three schools: Business and Liberal Arts; Health Sciences; and Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). Hudson Valley is one of 30 community colleges in the State University of New York (SUNY) system and serves nearly 9,000 students each year. The college is a recognized leader in career and transfer preparation, workforce training initiatives, distance learning and service to a diverse population of students. Hudson Valley has an extension center in Malta, NY known as HVCC North and sponsors the Capital District Educational Opportunity Center in Troy, NY. With more than 80,000 alumni and nearly 1,000 employees, the college and is a catalyst for educational opportunity and economic development in the Capital Region of New York State. Hudson Valley seeks experienced, dynamic, capable, creative and caring individuals who would like to join our team on the Classified Staff and continue to build on decades of successful service to our community. In order to be considered an applicant for this position you must meet the minimum qualifications as stated in this announcement. HVCC does not sponsor Visas. Applicants must currently hold an unrestricted employment authorization to work in the United States and appointment will be contingent upon completion of a background check. Department: Applied Technologies Laboratory Assistant – Electrical, Construction and Maintenance HV-CS-8646 RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS: Candidates must have been legal residents of New York State for at least FOUR months immediately preceding the date of the test. Pursuant to subdivision 4a of Sec. 23 of the Civil Service Law, preference may be given to successful candidates who have been legal residents of the municipality to which the appointment is to be made for at least FOUR months preceding the date of the written test. This is a provisional appointment. Selected candidate will need to sit, pass and be eligible on the next available Rensselaer County Civil Service Exam for Laboratory Technician in order to be considered for permanent appointment. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from High School or possession of an equivalency diploma and two years of full time paid experience working in a particular kind of scientific or technical laboratory or performing skilled services in the particular technical occupation or trade associated with the specific title: or graduation from a regionally accredited or New York State registered college or university with an Associate’s Degree in the scientific or technical field indicated in the title; or an equivalent combination of training and experience as indicated above. DUTIES AND/OR RESPONSIBILITIES: The Laboratory Assistant performs work under direct supervision of the Department Chair of Applied Technologies and/or his/her designee with latitude allowed for the exercise of independent judgment in carrying out the details of the assignments in accordance with definitely defined procedures. The Laboratory Assistant reports to the Department Chair of Applied Technologies and performs the following duties: • Constructs, assembles, and maintains ECM laboratory equipment. • Orders, maintains, and controls inventory of laboratory supplies to include refrigerants, equipment, supplies, and tools. • Issues lab equipment and supplies to students and assists in student services performed by the Applied Technologies Department. • Maintains the cleanliness of laboratories, storage areas, and equipment. • Prepares and maintains a variety of related records and reports to include the Applied Technologies Department’s inventory of equipment and furnishings. • Performs preventive maintenance and minor repairs to laboratory equipment. • Performs related tasks as required. • Works with Lab Assistant colleagues in the Applied Technologies Department to ensure all programs are supplied and maintained. This is a 40-hour 12-month position with an hourly rate of $24.90. Visit our Employment Opportunities page www.hvcc.edu/jobs to apply to this search by the close date of August 29, 2025. Hudson Valley Community College offers a very competitive benefits package which includes low cost health insurance as well as a generous leave policy. Tuition waivers for employees, their spouse and children are available. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Bi-lingual applicants strongly encouraged to apply. Hudson Valley Community College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer
See More Details >>Becoming an electrician in Troy, NY, typically starts with an apprenticeship, which combines hands-on experience with classroom learning, allowing individuals to earn while they learn. Apprenticeships last about four to five years, requiring many hours of training under licensed professionals. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are approximately 8,151 electricians in New York, with wages averaging around $909.10 per week. Trade schools, unions, and platforms like Gild help aspiring electricians find apprenticeship opportunities, leading to a career with strong earning potential—often exceeding $108,000 annually for experienced professionals.
