What are the responsibilities and job description for the Maintenance Assistant, Campus Operations position at University at Buffalo?
This candidate should expect to perform routine inspections, preventative maintenance, routine installations, and repair tasks on a combination of mechanical, electrical, plumbing and motor equipment associated with the heating and cooling equipment on campus. The Incumbents may also perform journey-level activities, under supervision, or after receiving detailed instructions, to learn and perfect their skills.
Key responsibilities include:
Key responsibilities include:
- Perform routine inspections of boilers, chillers, cooling towers, pumps and other HVAC components and systems for correct operation.
- Take readings on meters and gauges to ensure proper operation.
- Check air compressors, blow down and add oil as needed.
- Perform routine preventative maintenance of boilers, chillers, cooling towers, pumps, strainers and other HVAC components and systems.
- Assist in the maintenance and repair of chillers, boilers, pumps, valves, and other HVAC plumbing, electrical and mechanical 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.
- Operate and test water softeners and boiler water for correct limits.
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 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
- Must possess basic knowledge of electrical, plumbing and mechanical equipment used in building automation systems (BAS) and demonstrate proficiency in the safe use of hand and power tools required to perform work tasks.
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:
- Two years of full-time experience in maintenance or mechanical work under the supervision of a skilled tradesperson.
- Orcompletion of an appropriate two- year technical school course at a school, institute, or branch of the Armed Services, such as the New York State Civil Service Employees Association-Partnership (NYS CSEA-P) Applied Skilled Trades Certificate Program*
- Or an equivalent combination of experience and training gained by completion of appropriate technical courses at a school, institute, or branch of the Armed Services
- 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
- Certifications earned, completed relevant training, or other documentation that illustrates depth of knowledge in electrical and mechanical equipment
- Ability to understand control drawings
- Experience with Building Management systems
- Computer competency
- Ability to work in mechanical and confined spaces
- Appointees will be required to have a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in NYS or otherwise demonstrate their capacity to meet the transportation needs of the job
Physical Demands
Must be physically able to perform all the duties of this position as outlined in the Position Summary. Bending, twisting, ability to carry 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. Work with or around high-pressure steam, high-voltage electrical systems and rotating equipment.
Salary Range
$41,399
Additional Salary Information
Work Days
Weekdays - Monday - Friday
Work Hours
40 hours per week
Type
Full-Time
Campus
All Campuses
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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.
Salary : $41,399
