Position Title: Facility Operations Assistant 1 (Utilities)

Posting Number: C250034

Employer: State

Salary Range: $36,232

FTE: 1.00

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:

• Inspection

• Preventative maintenance

• Start-up

• Operation

• Diagnostics

• Repair

• Maintenance

• Chemical treatment

• Cleaning

Working in this position can lead to growth opportunities toward Plant Utilities Assistant, Plant Utilities Engineer and other challenging positions.

Learn more:

• Our benefits (https://www.buffalo.edu/administrative-services/for-faculty-staff/benefits/state/csea.html) , where we prioritize your well-being and success to enhance every aspect of your life.

• Being a part of the University at Buffalo community. (https://www.buffalo.edu/)

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:

• There are no education or experience qualifications.

• 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.

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