Job Information
New York State Civil Service C240133 - Facility Operations Assistant 1 (Utilities) - Campus Operations in Buffalo, New York
NY HELP No
Agency University at Buffalo
Title C240133 - Facility Operations Assistant 1 (Utilities) - Campus Operations
Occupational Category Skilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance
Salary Grade 06
Bargaining Unit APSU-Agency Police Services Unit (PBAofNYS)
Salary Range From $35177 to $35177 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Contingent Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Labor Class
Travel Percentage 0%
Workweek Variable
Hours Per Week 40
Workday
From 9 AM
To 5 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
County Erie
Street Address xxx
City Buffalo
State NY
Zip Code 14214
Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: • There are no education or experience qualifications for this class• Applicants must be physically able to perform the tasks of the position and be able to understand and carry out written or oral instructions• When required to operate motor vehicles, incumbents must possess a valid New York State driver’s license appropriate for the type of vehicle being operatedDepartmental Operating Needs:• The candidate must demonstrate the ability to understand directions• The candidate should posses a general knowledge of maintenance tools and skills is required• The candidate should demonstrate a basic mechanical aptitude• This position requires traveling within and between campuses. A valid driver’s license to operate a motor vehicle in NYS is required, or candidate should otherwise demonstrate their capacity to meet the transportation needs of the position• Must be able to understand and follow written and/or oral instructions• Must be able to communicate well with the entire campus community and demonstrate a willingness to provide customer service and support when advised of problems and equipment malfunctions• 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 vacancyPhysical 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 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 position self to move, reach, push and pull the material and equipment and be able to perform the physical demands of the position as outlined in the Position Summary.Preferred Qualifications:The following are not required, but preferred qualifications:• Plumbing experience• HVAC experience• Fall Arrest training• Lock-out/Tag-out training• Completed HVAC training• Confined Space training• Chemical Treatment training• General Mechanic experience• Boiler training/experience
Duties Description Position Summary: The Facilities department at the University at Buffalo invites applications for our Facility Operations Assistant 1 (Utilities) position.This position will assist in the following tasks supporting the chillers, boilers, cooling towers, ancillary utility equipment and mechanical spaces associated with the Chilled water, Hot Water and Steam systems:1. Inspection2. Preventative maintenance3. Start-up4. Operation5. Diagnostics6. Repair7. Maintenance8. Chemical treatment9. CleaningWorking in this position can lead to growth opportunities toward Plant Utility Assistant, Plant Utility Engineer and other challenging positions.Outstanding Benefits PackageWorking 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. We support your growth and development through our career coaching and training department and we qualify as a public service loan forgiveness organization. Learn more about the great benefits the University at Buffalo has to offer.About The University at BuffaloThe 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.
Additional Comments Additional Information:University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and in keeping with our commitment, encourages women, minorities, persons with disabilities and veterans to apply.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 info@goer.ny.gov.
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Name Jason Sammarco
Telephone 716-881-7503
Fax xxx
Email Address jmsammar@buffalo.edu
Address
Street xxx
City Buffalo
State NY
Zip Code 14214
Notes on Applying Applications for this position will only be accepted online. To apply, please visit:https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/53792