C250060 – Facility Operations Assistant 1 (Utilities) – Campus Operations Position Available In Erie, New York

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Program. NY HELP No The agency in which the vacancy exists. Agency University at Buffalo The job title for the vacancy. Title C250060

• Facility Operations Assistant 1 (Utilities)
• Campus Operations The job title for the vacancy. Occupational Category Skilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance The salary grade for this vacancy. Salaries are determined by salary grade and bargaining unit. Salary Grade 06 The collective bargaining unit to which this vacancy is assigned. Bargaining Unit OSU
• Operational Services Unit (CSEA) The minimum and maximum of the salary range for this vacancy.

Salary Range From $36232 to $36232 Annually Indicates whether this job is full-time or part-time. If the job is part-time, an estimated percentage will be provided. Employment Type Full-Time This indicates the type of job, typically permanent, temporary, or provisional. ‘Provisional’ means that the appointment will be temporary until the incumbent takes and passes an appropriate civil service examination. Appointment Type Permanent Jurisdictional class is the indicator for how this job can be filled. The classified service is governed by the Civil Service Commission, and consists of competitive, non-competitive, exempt, and labor classes. ‘Competitive class’ indicates that the applicant must take and pass an appropriate civil service examination. ‘Non-competitive class’ indicates that the applicant’s qualifications will be evaluated without a civil service examination. ‘Exempt class’ indicates that the applicant will be evaluated by methods other than competitive or non-competitive, and that incumbents will not be granted tenure. ‘Labor class’ requires that applicants possess skills or other physical characteristics that cannot effectively be evaluated by other means. The unclassified service is legislatively defined, and includes such positions as elected officials, department and agency heads, and all academic personnel in public schools, colleges, and universities. Jurisdictional Class Labor Class Estimates the percentage of time incumbents of this vacancy will be required to travel. Travel Percentage 0% This provides information on the expected workweek. Workweek Mon-Fri The number of hours in the workweek, typically 37.5 or 40 for full time, or any other number for part time. Hours Per Week 40 Workday The start time for this vacancy. If the agency employs flextime, this will be the earliest time this vacancy’s shift can start. From 7 AM The end time for this vacancy. If the agency employs flextime, this will be the latest time this vacancy’s shift can end. To 3:30 PM If checked, the agency allows flextime. Flextime allowed? No If checked, this vacancy includes mandatory overtime. Mandatory overtime? No If checked, this agency allows compressed workweek scheduling. Compressed workweek allowed? No If checked, this agency allows telecommuting for this position. Telecommuting allowed? No The county in which the vacancy is located. County Erie The street address where the vacancy is located. Street Address XXX The city where the vacancy is located. City Buffalo The state where the vacancy is located (the default is New York). State NY The zip code where the vacancy is located. Zip Code 14214 The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform.

Duties Description Position Summary:

The Facilities department at the University at Buffalo invites applications for our Facility Operations Assistant 1 (Utilities) position in the HVAC department.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assist in routine maintenance of equipment.
• Perform specific tasks as directed in performing maintenance and repairs on mechanical and electrical equipment, steam, gas and water lines, and other related heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment.
• In accordance with instructions, carry out proactive maintenance on HVAC equipment, including tasks such as lubricating machinery, replacing belts, replacing filters, and cleaning equipment. Additionally, perform other preventive maintenance duties within the boiler, chiller, pump, AHU and other mechanical equipment rooms.
• Follow specific directions to learn operating procedures for the various HVAC equipment on Campus.
• Participate in in-service training courses and on-the-job instruction relative to HVAC operation and engineering.
• Clean parts, equipment, equipment areas, and painting of HVAC equipment and related areas. 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. University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities. The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy.

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 operated.

Departmental Operation Needs:

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 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.

Physical Demands:

Must be physically able to perform all the duties of this position as outlined in the Position Summary including:

• 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.
• Work with or around high-pressure steam, high-voltage electrical systems and rotating equipment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• HVAC experience
• HVAC training
• Basic electrical, plumbing and mechanical knowledge
• Good communication skills
• Good customer service skills Additional comments regarding the vacancy.

Additional Comments 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. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. The name of the contact person for this vacancy. Name Carl Kirchgraber The telephone number to use for questions about this vacancy. Telephone 716-264-3348 The fax to use for this vacancy. Fax Email address for emailing applications, or to ask questions about this vacancy. Email Address ck72@buffalo.edu Address The street address of the contact for this vacancy. Street xxx The city for the contact for this vacancy. City Buffalo The state of the contact for this vacancy (the default is New York). State NY The zip code for the contact for this vacancy. Zip Code 14214 Instructions for potential applicants. Notes on Applying Applications for this position will only be accepted online. To apply, please visit: https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/57541