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Service & Repair Mechanic (HVAC-R), Residential Maintenance Services
The Division of Student Life is accepting applications to fill a full time Service & Repair Mechanic (HVAC-R) position within Residential Maintenance Services. In this role, you will work with a team of dynamic and diverse individuals and ensure that equipment is installed correctly, properly maintained and repaired as needed across UB’s North and South campuses. All the Student Life trades, and custodial staff work within UB’s residential halls and apartments.
As a Service and Repair Mechanic (HVAC-R), your contributions will ensure that equipment and systems are installed correctly, properly maintained, and repaired as needed.
As a Service and Repair Mechanic (HVAC-R), your contributions will ensure that equipment and systems are installed correctly, properly maintained, and repaired as needed.
Responsibilities include:
- Supervising and training designated staff as applicable.
- Troubleshooting, diagnosing, repairing, and replacing compressors, pumps, and electric motors.
- Troubleshooting, diagnosing, adjusting, and replacing parts & controls to include Building Management Systems.
- Installing and maintaining equipment.
- Operating and performing repairs to refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment.
- Inspecting and troubleshooting equipment for leaks and electrical/mechanical failures.
At Campus Living, we strive to achieve personal & professional growth every day, for everyone. We are a community that welcomes and celebrates every student, staff, and guest with all their diverse identities, beliefs, and ways of thinking. In a typical year, Campus Living houses up to 7,500 students at UB. Our skilled trades and custodial staff care for the buildings our students live in. Our priority is the health and safety of our students. Without dedicated cleaners and maintenance staff, the university would not be able to have a residential program.
In the event of an emergency, services related to the health and safety of students, faculty, staff, and guests, and the security and maintenance of facilities are essential and must continue. Employees hired into this position are designated as ‘Level 1’ meaning they are considered essential and are expected to report to campus so that these services will continue without disruption.
Learn more:
- Our benefits, where we prioritize your well-being and success to enhance every aspect of your life.
- Being a part of the University at Buffalo community.
About Student Life
Student Life is dedicated to creating a student-centered environment that fosters engagement, well-being, and success. Guided by four strategic priorities—student engagement, health and wellness, personalized support, and advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice—we provide transformative experiences that empower students to grow, lead, and thrive. As a member of Student Life, you’ll join a team of passionate professionals united by shared values and a commitment to student success. We think big, act boldly, and pursue excellence with purpose. Together, we build inclusive communities, champion discovery, and celebrate the achievements that shape the UB experience.
Our team recognizes the advantages diverse perspectives and backgrounds bring to the workplace. We are particularly interested in candidates who share this value and will work to achieve the university’s goals of inclusive excellence.
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
- Working knowledge of safety standards and procedures is essential as well as a demonstrated commitment to following those procedures.
- Knowledge of applicable NYS codes and regulations is important, the ability to follow written and oral instructions.
- Traveling within the campus, between the campuses, and off campus, therefore, the candidate must be able to demonstrate their ability to meet this requirement.
- The incumbent must be able to communicate well with others and possess and demonstrate positive customer service skills.
- Since the activities of other employees depend on the availability of the employee in this position, reliable attendance is a factor that will be considered when filling this vacancy. Due to the nature of the work, the incumbent must hold the discipline, motivation, and knowledge to successfully complete tasks independently with little to no supervision
- Professionalism is important as the incumbent may serve as a supervisor to designated staff; the incumbent will also encounter students, staff, and visitors throughout the workday; representing Residential Facilities in a positive manner is essential.
- The incumbent must be able to demonstrate skills at a high level that are appropriate for the trade/position.
Minimum Qualifications
One or more of the following:
- Successful completion of a NYS two-year Service & Repair Mechanic (HVAC-R) Traineeship or NYS two-year refrigeration repair and maintenance training program;
- OR successful completion of any equivalent refrigeration two-year training or apprenticeship program;*
- OR four (4) years of full-time experience in the mechanical or electrical trades under a skilled journey-level mechanic or electrician which would provide training equivalent to that given in an apprenticeship program, one (1) year of which must include both training and work in the operation and maintenance of commercial type refrigeration or air-conditioning equipment. Apprenticeship training in the mechanical or electrical trades or training gained by completion of technical courses in the mechanical or electrical trades at a school, institute, or branch of the Armed Services may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
- Successful completion of the traineeship and the training program includes a total of 288 hours of trade-specific class room instruction, 45 hours of technical math course work, 45 hours of technical communications course work, and 15 hours of blueprint/schematic reading course work. Course work must be completed with an average of “C” or better. Additionally, successful completion of the traineeship also includes 4,000 hours of on-the-job training.
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
- Experience working in a college or university residential setting.
- The ability to respond to after-hours service calls.
Prodig+
No
Executive Position
No
Physical Demands
- Frequently moves machinery and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds across campus.
- The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside tight spaces to access file machinery.
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50 percent of the time. Occasionally ascends/descends a ladder to service equipment.
Driving Requirements
This position drives a university owned vehicle, non-CDL
Salary Range
$50,425
Additional Salary Information
Work Days
Weekdays - Monday - Friday
Work Hours
7:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Scheduled Work Days
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Job Type
Full-Time
Campus
All Campuses
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No
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