Position Information
Fiscal Year 2022-2023Position Title Maintenance Assistant, Campus Operations Classification Title Maintenance Assistant Department Campus Operations Posting Number C230011 Posting Link https: // www. ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/40653 Employer State Appointment Type Classified Appointment Term Permanent Classified Position Type Non-Competitive Classified Temporary Until Salary Grade SG09
Posting Detail Information
Position Summary
This is a first-line position in which the candidate should expect to spend a majority of their time in the field assisting a Trades Generalist in responding to daily service requests (work orders) in support of the University's energy management equipment. This equipment consist of the building automation direct digital controllers, air handlers, VAV boxes, fin radiation, fan coils, exhaust fans, heat pumps, humidifiers, heat recovery units, and other heating, cooling and ventilation systems on campus.
Key responsibilities include:
Outstanding Benefits Package
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Departmental Operating Needs
The incumbent must have an electrical and mechanical aptitude with a basic understanding of the concepts of building automation systems.
The successful candidate must:
The incumbent may be required to work during adverse weather conditions to ensure continuous operation of University electrical/mechanical BAS equipment.
Since the activities of other employees depend upon the availability of the employee in this position, reliable attendance is a factor that will be considered when filling this vacancy.
Minimum Qualifications
Meet one of the following criteria:
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.
When required to operate motor vehicles, candidates must possess a valid New York State driver's license appropriate for the type of vehicle to be operated.
Preferred Qualifications
Physical Demands
Must be physically able to perform all the duties of this position as outlined in the Position Summary. Bending, twisting, ability to lift 50 pounds, climb ladders, access equipment located on mezzanines, catwalks, basements and crawlspaces. Ability to work off ladders, scaffolding, in confined spaces and/or where air monitoring may be required. Work in loud/noisy dusty/dirty environments. Work with or around high-pressure steam, high-voltage electrical systems and rotating equipment.
Salary Range $39,022 Work Days Weekdays - Monday - Friday Work Hours
7 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Type Full-Time Campus All Campuses Posting Alerts Special Instructions Summary Additional Information
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 Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at [email protected]
Is a background check required for this posting? Yes Background Check Notification Employment in this position will be contingent on the university's verification of credentials and any other information required by federal or state law, and University at Buffalo policies, including the completion of a criminal history check.
Contact Information
Contact's Name John WojcikContact's Title Assistant Director of Utilities Contact's Email [email protected] Contact's Phone 716-331-5263
Posting Dates
Posted 02/13/2023Deadline for Applicants Open Until Filled Date to be Filled 04/03/2023
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