"Facility Operations Assistant 1 (Utilities)"

Facility Operations Assistant 1 (Utilities)

Department: Campus Operations

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, 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

• 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 drivers 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

Physical Demands

You will be working near and on 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 transport 50 pounds, ascend 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 position self to move, reach, push and pull the material and equipment and be able to perform the physical demands of the position as outlined in the Position Summary.

Salary Range
$36,232