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University at Buffalo Maintenance Assistant, Plumbing & Sheet Metal Shop in Buffalo, New York
Position Title: Maintenance Assistant, Plumbing & Sheet Metal Shop
Posting Number: C260035
Employer: State
Salary Range: $42,641
FTE: 1.00
Position Summary:
This position is located within the Plumbing and Sheet metal Shop of the Facilities Operations Department (https://www.buffalo.edu/administrative-services/about-us/leadership-and-organization/admin-svcs-units/university-facilities/customer-service.html) at the University. The incumbent of this position will be responsible for assisting journey level staff in performing routine installation and repair tasks, repetitive semi-skilled maintenance, installation and repair tasks in one or in a combination of: plumbing/steamfitting, mechanical, building construction, motor equipment, carpentry and electrical trades.
The responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Perform various plumbing tasks from unplugging stoppages, repairing faucets, cutting, fitting and threading pipe, soldering copper pipe and repairing plumbing fixtures
Function as a lead worker over Facilities Operations Assistant 1 personnel
Perform ongoing maintenance, small repairs and improvement projects
Perform semi-skilled carpentry duties, including the installation and maintenance of walls, ceilings, cabinets, doors, windows, flooring and insulation
Have a working knowledge of maintenance and repair methods, materials and tools
Safely use hand and power tools
Working from ladders, scaffolds and in confined spaces
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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 have two years of full-time experience in maintenance or mechanical work under the supervision of a skilled trades person; OR 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*; or an equivalent combination of experience and training gained by completion of appropriate technical courses at a school, institute, or branch of the Armed Services.
- Successful completion of the NYS CSEA -P Applied Skilled Trades Certificate Program includes a total of 288 hours of trade-specific classroom instruction, 45 hours of technical math course work, 45 hours of technical communications course work, and 15 hours of blueprint/schematic reading course work. It does not include 4,000 hours of on-the-job training, as required for the NYS CSEA -P Applied Skilled Trades Traineeship.
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 understand specialty plumbing, mechanical, electrical and building systems
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