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Maintenance Assistant, Campus Operations (Carpentry/Lock Shop)

Employer
University at Buffalo
Location
New York, United States
Salary
Salary Not Specified
Date posted
May 25, 2023

Job Details

Posting Details

Position Information

Fiscal Year
2022-2023

Position Title
Maintenance Assistant, Campus Operations (Carpentry/Lock Shop)

Classification Title
Maintenance Assistant

Department
Campus Operations

Posting Number
C230087

Posting Link https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/42530

Employer
State

Appointment Type

Classified Appointment Term
Permanent/Contingent Permanent

Classified Position Type
Non-Competitive Classified

Temporary Until

Salary Grade
SG09

Posting Detail Information

Position Summary

This position is located within the Carpentry/ Lock Shop of the Facilities Operations Department at the University. The incumbent of this position will be responsible for assisting journey level staff in performing routine installation and repair tasks, repetitive semi-skilled maintenance, installation and repair tasks in one or in a combination of: carpentry/locksmithing, mechanical, building construction, motor equipment, plumbing/steamfitting and electrical trades.

The responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
  • Perform various carpentry tasks from repairing ceiling tiles, floor/carpet install, measure and cut materials, and clean work areas and equipment
  • Function as a lead worker over Facilities Operations Assistant 1 personnel
  • Perform ongoing maintenance, small repairs and improvement projects
  • Perform semi-skilled carpentry duties, including the installation and maintenance of walls, ceilings, cabinets, doors, windows, flooring and insulation
  • Have a working knowledge of maintenance and repair methods, materials and tools
  • Safely use hand and power tools
  • Willing to work from ladders, scaffolds and in confined spaces
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.

Departmental Operating Needs

The successful candidate should:
  • Be able to effectively communicate with co-workers, supervisors and the campus community
  • Possess and have demonstrated positive customer service skills
  • Be able to understand and follow written and/or oral instructions
  • Demonstrate they can properly use equipment, material and tools in a safe and professional manner
  • Be proficient at reading diagrams, blueprints, motor schematics and generator diagrams
  • Have a basic understanding of mechanical systems especially as it relates to Carpentry, Plumbing, HVAC and energy management systems.
Additionally,
  • This position may require you to work in a team so the candidate should have strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
  • Incumbent of this position must 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 plumbing, carpentry 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
Minimum Qualifications

The candidate must have two years of full-time experience in maintenance or mechanical work under the supervision of a skilled trades person; OR completion 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
  • Must be a quick learner and exhibit self-motivational skills
  • Adequate ability to understand specialty plumbing, mechanical, electrical and building systems
  • Strong team mentality
  • Willing to earn technical certification’s, relevant training, or other documentation that illustrates depth in this trade
  • Understand and execute safe work practices and procedures
  • Demonstrate applicable institutional knowledge and practices of the campuses and its operation
Physical Demands

Candidate will be working near 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 lift 50 pounds, climb 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 stand, walk, lift, carry, reach, push and pulling of material and equipment and must be able to perform the physical demands of the position as outlined in the Position Summary.

Salary Range
$40,193

Additional Salary Information

Work Days
Weekdays - Monday - Friday

Work Hours

8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Type
Full-Time

Campus
All Campuses

Posting Alerts

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. 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.

Is a background check required for this posting?
Yes

Background Check Notification
Employment in this position will be contingent on the university’s verification of credentials and any other information required by federal or state law, and University at Buffalo policies, including the completion of a criminal history check.

Contact Information

Contact's Name
Christopher Donacik

Contact's Pronouns

Contact's Title
Assistant Director

Contact's Email
cdonacik@buffalo.edu

Contact's Phone
716-481-6639

Posting Dates

Posted
05/24/2023

Deadline for Applicants
06/07/2023

Date to be Filled
06/19/2023

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Company

University at Buffalo

UB is New York’s largest public university, one of America’s leading research universities and a flagship in the SUNY system.

UB is a top 40 university in a top city in which to attend college, and with more than 1,300 acres across three unique campuses, there is always something new to explore. Regular shuttle service takes students between North Campus and South Campus, and the Downtown Campus is easily accessible by Metro Rail

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