Trades Generalist, HVAC

Position Summary

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 consist of the 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.

Key responsibilities include :

• Respond to daily service requests (work orders) and scheduled preventative maintenance
• Perform a variety of trouble shooting, installation, and maintenance tasks.
• Perform a variety of repairs to fans, pumps and other HVAC mechanical equipment.
• 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 (
• 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 high level of customer service
• Expected to perform emergency service promptly when-notified
• Read and understand prints and schematics
• Work with and direct outside contractors when necessary

In some cases the Trade Generalist will be responsible for directing a Maintenance Assistant who will assist in the field tasks.

The candidate must detail their qualifications and submit appropriate documentation with their application to clearly explain and demonstrates their skills and competency for this position

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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. Departmental Operating Needs The candidate must have demonstrated experience and understanding of commercial / institutional mechanical and electrical equipment, systems, controls and sequence of operations that support building energy management. This equipment includes but is not limited to DDC controllers, air handling units, roof top units, VAV boxes, fan coil units, fume hoods, unit heaters, exhaust fans, variable speed drives, humidifiers and all other institutional equipment and systems.

The candidate must demonstrate the knowledge, skills and ability to :

Minimum Qualifications The candidate must meet one of the following requirements :

Or  equivalent program;

Or an equivalent combination of experience and training gained by completion of technical courses in skilled trades at a school, institute, or branch of the Armed Services.

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

Physical Demands Bending, twisting, ability to transport 50 pounds, ascend / descend ladders, access equipment located on mezzanines, catwalks, basements and crawlspaces. Ability to work off ladders, scaffolding, in confined spaces and / or where air monitoring may be required. Work in loud / noisy dusty / dirty environments. Work with or around high-pressure steam, high-voltage electrical systems and rotating equipment. Salary Range $50,425 Additional Salary Information Work Days Weekdays - Monday - Friday Work Hours 40 hours per week Job Type Full-Time Campus South Campus Posting Alerts Special Instructions Summary Additional Information Is a background check required for this posting? Yes Background Check Notification For non-internal applicants : a selected candidate will have to complete and pass a background check prior to appointment.