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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 04/17/26

Applications Due04/30/26

Vacancy ID214253

NY HELPNo

AgencyUniversity at Buffalo

TitleC260040 - Facility Operations Assistant 1 - Stores

Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary Grade06

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $36232 to $36232 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Labor Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 7:30 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Erie

Street Address XXX

City Buffalo

StateNY

Zip Code14214

Duties Description Position Summary:
Facility Operations Assistant 1 provides support to meet the requirements of the Stores Department. Such work may consist of, but is not limited to:

• Assists in inventory tracking, ordering, receiving, and shipping of various office materials
• Loads and unloads heavy equipment, supplies, and furniture by physically lifting items or operating a hand truck, forklift or pallet jack
• Moves items to and from storerooms and/or warehouses; maintains storage areas; tracks and records package movement
• Assists truck drivers and motor vehicle operators in picking up and delivering items. May drive delivery vehicles.
• Moves heavy furniture, office equipment, and records
• Cleans buildings and facilities, which includes but is not limited to: vacuuming, mopping, and waxing floors; emptying trash receptacles; washing lavatories and fixtures within; dusting and polishing wood and metal fixtures

Learn more:
• Our benefits, where we prioritize your well-being and success to enhance every aspect of your life.
• 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 Minimum Qualifications:
• Labor Class: 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 should:
• Be able to understand and follow written and/or oral instructions
• Be safety conscious and aware of hazards
• Be able to effectively communicate with co-workers, supervisors and the campus community
• Possess and have demonstrated positive customer service skills
• Have a general knowledge of warehouse operations


Physical Demands:
Positioning self through bending and twisting; ability to move, transport, and position materials; ascending and descending ladders; accessing equipment located on mezzanines, catwalks, basements, and crawlspaces. Ability to work atop ladders and scaffolding, in confined spaces, and/or in environments where air monitoring may be required. Work around and be exposed to loud, noisy, dusty, and dirty environments. Work around high pressure steam, high voltage electrical systems, and rotating equipment. Candidate must be able to maintain a stationary position, move, traverse, transport, reach, push, and pull materials and equipment as required to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Ability to operate a forklift, or other motorized equipment as needed.
• Experience using e-mail and other computer programs.

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

Name Mike Manfredo

Telephone 716-645-2364

Fax

Email Address mmanfred@buffalo.edu

Address

Street XXX

City Buffalo

State NY

Zip Code 14214

 

Notes on ApplyingApplications for this position will only be accepted online. To apply, please visit:

https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/62044

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