Location: Buffalo,NY, USA
Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Position Title Maintenance Assistant Classification Title Maintenance Assistant Department VPSL Campus Living Posting Number C240141 Posting Link Employer State Appointment Type Classified Appointment Term Permanent Classified Position Type Non-Competitive Classified Temporary Until Salary Grade SG09
Posting Detail Information
Position Summary
The Maintenance Assistant (M.A.) is expected to perform routine repetitive semi-skilled maintenance in one or a combination of the trades. The incumbent will be expected to work with one or more SG-12 General Mechanics in carrying out their duties. While this position will generally operate under a journey level employee, incumbents may perform journey level activities under supervision or after receiving detailed instructions. Knowledge and the ability to use hand and shop tools associated with various trades is necessary.
The majority of duties will include
* Less complex plumbing, HVAC and electrical duties.
* Working knowledge and experience within the carpentry and other trade disciplines is also necessary.
* The incumbent must have the ability to identify areas in need of repair and proactively address all such issues. They must be able to understand and follow all directions/instructions as well as all laws, safety practices, policies and procedures and have a proven track record of providing excellent customer service.
* The ability to perform moderate to heavy manual labor and to stand, bend, stoop, sit, twist, lift and work at elevated heights using ladders and other equipment for extended periods of time is required.
* This position requires traveling on campus, between campuses and off campus. A valid license to operate a motor vehicle in NYS is preferred or the candidate should otherwise demonstrate their capacity to meet the transportation needs of the job.
Candidates will be expected to explain and demonstrate their skills and competence for this position. Since the activity of other employees depends upon the availability of the employee in this position reliable attendance is a factor that will be considered when filling this vacancy.
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.
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.
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.
Departmental Operating Needs Minimum Qualifications
Two years of experience in maintenance or mechanic work under the supervision of a skill trades person or the completion of an appropriate two year technical school course. This position requires traveling within the campus, between the campuses, and off-campus therefore the candidate must be able to demonstrate their capacity to meet this requirement.
Preferred Qualifications
A valid license to operate a motor vehicle in NYS is preferred in order to meet the transportation needs of this position.
Physical Demands
Routine tasks require light, moderate and/or heavy physical effort. The ability to stand, bend, stoop, sit, twist, lift and work at elevated heights using ladders and other equipment for extended periods of time is required.
Salary Range $41,399 Additional Salary Information The salary range reflects our good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible compensation at the time of posting, the role and associated responsibilities, and the experience, education, and training of the selected candidate. Work Days Weekdays - Monday - Friday Work Hours
7:30 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.
Type Full-Time Campus North Campus Posting Alerts Special Instructions Summary Additional Information
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) ###-#### or via email at ...@goer.ny.gov.
Is a background check required for this posting? Yes Background Check Notification
Contact Information
Contact's Name Heidi Tschopp Contact's Pronouns Contact's Title Administrative Assistant Contact's Email ...@buffalo.edu Contact's Phone 716)-###-####
Posting Dates
Posted 11/20/2024 Deadline for Applicants 12/04/2024 Date to be Filled