Position Information

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AgencyUniversity at Buffalo

TitleC250096 - Trades Generalist - HVAC

Occupational CategoryClerical, Secretarial, Office Aide

Salary Grade12

Bargaining UnitAPSU-Agency Police Services Unit (PBAofNYS)

Salary RangeFrom $50425 to $50425 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Erie

Street Address XXX

City Buffalo

StateNY

Zip Code14214

Job Specifics

Duties Description In this position the candidate should expect to spend a majority of their time in the field responding to daily service requests (work orders) and scheduled preventative maintenance 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:
Respond to daily service requests (work orders) and scheduled preventative maintenance
Perform a variety of trouble shooting, installation, and maintenance tasks.
Perform a variety of repairs to fans, pumps and other HVAC mechanical equipment.
Diagnose, troubleshoot and service building automation systems (BAS) and electrical/mechanical equipment of all types found on campus. These are mechanical, electrical and computerized equipment used to perform energy management and climate control.
Use computer to document service work performed
Operate computers used in the field of direct digital controls (D.D.C.)
Perform the removal or installation of electrical/mechanical building control equipment and systems
Involved in all facets of small mechanical equipment and building control system (BCS) projects
Provide high level of customer service
Expected to perform emergency service promptly when-notified
Read and understand prints and schematics
Work with and direct outside contractors when necessary

In some cases the Trade Generalist will be responsible for directing a Maintenance Assistant who will assist in the field tasks.

The candidate must detail their qualifications and submit appropriate documentation with their application to clearly explain and demonstrates their skills and competency for this position

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Being a part of the University at Buffalo community.

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.

Minimum Qualifications The candidate must meet one of the following requirements:
Four years of full-time experience in a trade under a skilled tradesperson which would provide training equivalent to that given in a training, apprenticeship,

Or equivalent program;

Or an equivalent combination of experience and training gained by completion of technical courses in skilled trades at a school, institute, or branch of the Armed Services.

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.

Additional Comments Preferred Qualifications
- Four Years Building Automation Systems (BAS) field experience.
- Certifications from Siemens or Andover Controls BAS training schools
- Strong mechanical aptitude
- Strong Information Technology aptitude

Departmental Operating Needs:
-The candidate must demonstrate the knowledge, skills and ability to:
-Diagnose, service, repair and replace direct digital control (DDC) building automation equipment (BAS)
-Perform repairs and troubleshooting of various types of control devices
-Replaces parts, reassembles and checks performance of energy management equipment
-Read and understand prints and schematics
-Must communicate well with other employees
-Have a working knowledge of computers and equipment used in the field of control systems
-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 vacancy.

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

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

How to Apply

Name Carl Kirchgraber

Telephone 716-264-3348

Fax

Email Address ck72@buffalo.edu

Address

Street XXX

City Buffalo

State NY

Zip Code 14214

 

Notes on Applyinghttps://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/58719