Facility Operations Assistant 1 (Utilities)

Position Title: Facility Operations Assistant 1 (Utilities)Posting Number: C240164Employer: StateSalary Range: $35,177FTE: 1.00Position 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