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University at Buffalo
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Plant Utilities Assistant, Chilled Water Plant

University at Buffalo · United States
Deadline
Apr 14, 2027
Closing in 177 days
Location
N/A
United States
Employment
Permanent
Full time
Reference
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Posted Oct 16, 2026
Offered salary$44,560

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Plant Utilities Assistant, Chilled Water Plant

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Posting Details

Position Information
Fiscal Year 2026-2027
Position Title Plant Utilities Assistant, Chilled Water Plant
Classification Title Plant Utilities Assistant
Department Chilled Water Plant
Posting Number C260079
Posting Link https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/63872
Employer State
Bargaining Unit 03 - CSEA (Oper)
Appointment Type
Classified Appointment Term Permanent
Classified Position Type NY HELPS
Temporary Until
Salary Grade SG09
Posting Detail Information
Position Summary Facilities Campus Operations at The University at Buffalo is seeking a candidate to fill the role of Plant Utilities Assistant. Plant Utilities Assistants perform various tasks in a safe and efficient manner in operating stationary steam or high temperature hot water boilers rated at 15 pounds per square inch or more.

Key responsibilities include:
  • Maintain and repair chiller, boilers, pumps, other power plant auxiliary equipment, and electrical and mechanical stationary equipment
  • Respond to calls concerning mechanical, electrical or plumbing breakdowns to troubleshoot the problem, make necessary repairs or advise the appropriate authority regarding the problem.
  • Check mechanical rooms for correct operation of mechanical equipment.
  • Operate and test water softeners and boiler water for correct limits.
  • Take readings on meters and gauges to ensure proper operation.
  • Check air compressors, blow down and add oil as needed.
  • May supervise Plant Utilities Helpers as required.

Outstanding Benefits Package
Working at UB comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal and academic pursuit – all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness. Visit our benefits website to learn about our benefit packages.

About The University at Buffalo
The University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is one of America’s leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and our impact. UB is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activity and people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home, UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourceful thinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach others every day. Visit our website to learn more about the University at Buffalo.

The University at Buffalo is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with a disability.
Departmental Operating Needs The incumbent must have a basic understanding of the concepts of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration technologies.

The successful candidate must:
  • Detail their qualifications and submit appropriate documentation with their application
  • Explain and demonstrate their skills and competency for this position
  • Communicate well with other employees and customers
  • Possess and have demonstrated positive customer service skills
  • Understand and follow written and oral instructions
  • Be willing and able to respond to after hour calls resulting from equipment and system failures that may arise at any time of day or any day of the week

The incumbent may be required to work during adverse weather conditions to ensure continuous operation of all BMS and HVAC systems.

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 Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States by their start date. The University at Buffalo does not guarantee that it will sponsor, support, or otherwise assist with obtaining work authorization.
This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).

Non-competitive (NY HELPS):

Learn about the many ways your experience and or education can qualify you for this title. If you meet any one of the qualifications to follow, you’re eligible to apply for this exciting position.
  1. Graduate of heating, HVAC, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration apprenticeship program from the U.S. Air Force;
  2. Must have been an enlisted machinery technician (MK) with the U.S. Coast Guard OR possession of a certificate as a Marine Engineer issued by the U.S. Coast Guard;
  3. Must have been an enlisted power generation equipment repairer with the U.S. Army;
  4. Must have been an enlisted gas turbine systems technician, submarine nuclear propulsion plant operator reactor control, utilities man, machinist mate, or engineman with the U.S. Navy;
  5. Must have a Merchant Mariner’s Document (MMD) and have been a qualified member of the engine department (QMED) as an oiler, fireman/water tender, refrigerating engineer or engineman with the U.S. Merchant Marine;
  6. Completion of a New York State Department of Labor registered apprenticeship program for stationary engineers, plant maintenance (plumber/steamfitter), HVAC Mechanic or plant maintenance (refrigeration/AC) (See Note #1);
  7. Possession of a High-Pressure Boiler Operating Engineer License or Stationary Engineer License;
  8. A bachelor’s degree in Facilities Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Marine Engineering;
  9. An associate’s degree in HVAC;
  10. One year of full-time hands on experience in the maintenance and operation of commercial, industrial, institutional facility, computer applications of digital energy platforms and building analytics and/or performing diagnosis, repair of HVAC systems or boilers or auxiliary equipment;
  11. One year of full-time hands on experience in a residential setting performing diagnosis, operation, maintenance repair of HVAC systems or boilers or auxiliary equipment;
  12. Completion of an HVAC certificate or diploma from a BOCES program (440 hours) OR completion of an approved certificate in HVAC, electrical, refrigeration, boiler operations and maintenance, or plumbing from an accredited technical school or technology college
OR

Competitive (NON-NY HELPS):
  • Transfer Eligibility Requirement: You must have a current permanent appointment with a minimum of 1 year of service in a position of the same title or transferable title.
  • Reassignment Requirement: You must hold the same title at the University at Buffalo.
  • Reinstatement Requirement: You must be a former state employee to request reinstatement to the title that was held (or transferable title).
Preferred Qualifications
  • A valid NYS Drivers license (Non-CDL); or otherwise be able to demonstrate that the transportation requirements of the job can be met.
  • EPA Universal Certification
  • NYSDOH Backflow testing Certification
  • NYSDEC Pesticide Certification
  • Fall Arrest training
  • Confined Space Training
  • OEM Boiler Certification
  • Lock-out/Tag-out training
  • OEM Chiller Certification
  • Cooling tower training
Our University Community
Prodig+ No
Executive Position No
Physical Demands You will be working near and on electrical equipment, gas-fired equipment, pressure vessels, and other equipment and in conditions that could potentially be hazardous if industry best-practices and safety procedures are not followed. The successful candidate is required to have confidence in their own abilities, and be able to work safely and proficiently on this equipment and in this environment, at any time of day or day or week.

Bending, twisting, ability to transport 50 pounds, ascend/descend 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. Candidate must be able to perform the physical demands of the position as outlined in the Position Summary.
Driving Requirements This position will never drive a university owned vehicle.
Salary Range $44,560
Additional Salary Information
Work Days Rotating Shifts (overtime, work on holidays, and non scheduled days may be required.)
Work Hours Varies
Scheduled Work Days Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Job Type Full-Time
Campus All Campuses
Posting Alerts
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
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 Jason Sammarco
Contact's Pronouns
Contact's Title Plant Utilities Engineer 3
Contact's Email [email protected]
Contact's Phone 716-881-7503
Posting Dates
Posted 08/14/2026
Deadline for Applicants Open Until Filled
Date to be Filled 07/01/2027

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Please select your eligibility for application to this position.
    • Transfer Eligibility Requirement: you must have a current permanent appointment with a minimum of 1 year of service in a position of the same title or transferable title.
    • Reassignment Requirement: You must hold the same title at the University at Buffalo.
    • Reinstatement Requirement: You must be a former state employee to request reinstatement to the title that was held (or transferable title).
    • I do not meet any of the above requirements.
  2. * Please indicate your current employment affiliation with the University at Buffalo.
    • Faculty
    • Faculty Student Association (FSA)
    • Research Foundation Employee
    • State Classified
    • State Professional
    • UB Foundation
    • TA/GA
    • Student
    • No Current Employment Affiliation
  3. * How did you first hear about this employment opportunity?
    • AcademicKeys.com
    • CareerExposure.com
    • CareerWomen.com
    • Chronicle of Higher Education
    • DiversitySearch.com
    • GoogleJobs.com
    • HERCjobs.org
    • HigherEdJobs.com
    • IMDiversity.com
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    • MBACareers.com
    • Conference
    • Personal Referral
    • UBJobs.buffalo.edu
    • Other
    • WNY Jobs

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