Facilities Operations Assistant 1, Campus Operations

Posting Details

Position Information

Fiscal Year 2023-2024
Position Title Facilities Operations Assistant 1, Campus Operations
Classification Title Facility Operations Assistant 1
Department Campus Operations
Posting Number C230125
Posting Link https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/44224
Employer State
Appointment Type
Classified Appointment Term Contingent Permanent
Classified Position Type Non-Competitive Classified
Temporary Until
Salary Grade SG06

Posting Detail Information

Position Summary
University Facilities is seeking a Facilities Operations Assistant 1, who will assist higher level staff in performing routine, unskilled and semi-skilled work

Responsibilities for this role include:

• Assist higher level staff in performing routine, unskilled and semi-skilled work
• Perform unskilled work such as carrying supplies and equipment, erecting ladder, cleaning/flushing, removing materials from construction sites, preparing surfaces for paints, digging ditches, loading and unloading trucks, carrying bricks, mortar, tools and equipment, performing rough carpentry, masonry work, cleaning the work site, and other duties as assigned
• Perform a variety of routine maintenance tasks such as cleaning mechanical rooms, organizing shop materials, replacing light bulbs or unclogging toilets
• May travel between campuses to pick up equipment, supplies or persons
• Load and unload heavy equipment, supplies, and furniture by physically lifting items or operating truck, forklift or pallet jack

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. Visit our benefits website to learn about our benefit packages.

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

• The candidate must demonstrate the ability to understand directions
• General knowledge of maintenance tools and skills is required
• This position requires traveling within and between campuses. A valid drivers license to operate a motor vehicle in NYS is required, or candidate should otherwise demonstrate his/her capacity to meet the transportation needs of the position.
• The candidate will have the opportunity for continued training and education in a trades fields
• Candidate must be safety conscious and aware of hazards

Minimum Qualifications

• There are no education or experience qualifications for this class.
• Applicants must be physically able to perform the tasks of this position and be able to understand and carry out written or oral instructions.
• When required to operate motor vehicles, incumbent must posses a valid New York State drivers license.
• A valid driver's license to operate a motor vehicle is required or candidate must otherwise demonstrate their capacity to meet the transportation requirements of the position.

Preferred Qualifications

• Good attendance, punctuality, communication skills
• Ability to listen, interpret instruction, and perform tasks necessary for the trade assigned to
• Demonstrate a positive work attitude

Physical Demands
Must be able to perform all the job functions listed within the position summary.
Bending, twisting, ability to lift, climb 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. Candidate must be able to stand, walk, lift, carry, reach, push and pulling of material and equipment.

Salary Range $35,177
Additional Salary Information
Work Days Weekdays - Monday - Friday
Work Hours
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Type Full-Time
Campus All Campuses
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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) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.

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.

Contact Information

Contact's Name Christopher Fuerch
Contact's Pronouns he/him/his
Contact's Title Maintenace Supervisor 1
Contact's Email cfuerch@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone 716-598-1007

Posting Dates

Posted 08/02/2023
Deadline for Applicants Open Until Filled
Date to be Filled

Supplemental Questions

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   • No Current Employment Affiliation
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Documents Needed To Apply
Required Documents

Optional Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume