Maintenance Assistant Electrician

Position Information

Position Title: Maintenance Assistant Electrician

Department: Electric Shop

Job Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

The Facilities department at the University at Buffalo invites applicants for our Maintenance Assistant Electrical position. The incumbent must possess basic knowledge of electrical equipment and systems. Candidate must demonstrate proficiency in the safe use of hand and power tools.

Key responsibilities include:

• Properly use material, tools and equipment associated with the electrical trade, including standard hand tools, portable power tools, measuring and testing instruments and shop equipment
• Installation of conduit, panels and wire to NEC specifications
• Routine maintenance on light fixtures, outlets and switches
• Project work with Trades Specialist Electricians, Maintenance Helpers, Laborers and other unskilled workers
• Assist with the installation, repair and constructions tasks in the electrical trades
• Assist journey level trades to diagnose, troubleshoot and repair electrical systems
• Function as a lead worker over Maintenance Helpers or Laborers
• Performs the routine tasks of the electrical trade

Minimum Qualifications

To qualify for this position, you must have one or more of the following:

• Two years of full-time experience in maintenance electrical or electrical work under the supervision of a skilled trades-person
• 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
• An equivalent combination of experience and training gained by completion of appropriate technical courses 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

• Must be a quick learner and exhibit self-motivational skills
• Adequate ability to discern colors for monitoring alarm conditions
• 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

You will be working around electrical equipment, gas‑fired equipment, pressure vessels, and other systems in conditions that could be hazardous if industry best practices and safety procedures are not followed. The successful candidate must be able to work safely and proficiently on this equipment and in this environment at any time of day or week.

• Must be able to position self to perform tasks that require bending, twisting, or accessing equipment located on mezzanines, catwalks, basements, and crawlspaces.
• Must be able to ascend/descend ladders and work atop ladders or scaffolding when servicing equipment.
• Must be able to move, transport, and position items or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to move about in a variety of industrial environments, including confined spaces and locations where air monitoring may be required.
• Must be able to work around loud, noisy, dusty, or dirty environments.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position and move/traverse throughout the facility, as tasks require.
• Must be able to reach, push, and pull materials and equipment.
• Must be able to communicate and exchange information with coworkers, supervisors, and others to ensure safe and accurate completion of work.
• Must be able to detect, observe, and inspect equipment and surroundings to identify potential hazards or required maintenance.

The candidate must be able to perform the physical demands of the position as outlined in the Position Summary.

Salary Range

$42,641