Trades Generalist, HVAC

About the role

The University at Buffalo is seeking a Trades Generalist. In this position the candidate should expect to spend a majority of their time in the field responding to daily service requests (work orders) and scheduled preventative maintenance in support of the University’s energy management equipment. This equipment consists of building automation direct digital controllers, air handlers, VAV boxes, fin radiation, fan coils, exhaust fans, heat pumps, humidifiers, heat recovery units, and other heating, cooling and ventilation systems on campus.

Responsibilities

• Respond to daily service requests (work orders) and scheduled preventative maintenance
• Perform a variety of troubleshooting, installation, repair, and maintenance tasks
• Diagnose, troubleshoot and service building automation systems (BAS) and electrical/mechanical equipment of all types found on campus; these are mechanical, electrical and computerized equipment used to perform energy management and climate control
• Use computer to document service work performed
• Operate computers used in the field of direct digital controls (D.D.C.)
• Perform the removal or installation of electrical/mechanical building control equipment and systems
• Involved in all facets of small mechanical equipment and building control system (BCS) projects
• Provide a high level of customer service
• Perform emergency service promptly when notified
• Read and understand prints and schematics
• Work with and direct outside contractors when necessary
• In some cases, direct a Maintenance Assistant who assists in field tasks

Qualifications

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States by their start date.

Benefits

Working at UB comes with benefits that exceed salary alone, including comprehensive health and retirement plan options, and a focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal and academic pursuit to support work‑life effectiveness.

About the University

The University at Buffalo (UB) is one of America’s leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for its excellence and impact. UB is a premier, research‑intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Its research, creative activity and people positively impact the world. Like the city