Position Title: Trades Generalist, Campus Operations

　　Posting Number: C240003

　　Employer: State

　　Salary Range: $47,530

　　FTE: 1.00

　　Position Summary:

　　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, repair, and maintenance tasks.

　　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

　　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. We support your growth and development through our career coaching and training department and we qualify as a public service loan forgiveness organization. Learn more about our benefits website (http://www.buffalo.edu/administrative-services/for-faculty-staff/benefits/state/csea.html) .

　　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 (http://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:

　　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.

　　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

　　Deadline for Applicants: Open Until Filled

　　Quicklink for Posting: 47401