Facility Operations Assistant 1, HVAC

AgUpdate; Buffalo, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

University at Buffalo is hiring a Facility Operations Assistant 1, HVAC in the HVAC department. The role supports routine maintenance and hands-on tasks across mechanical and electrical HVAC systems, including boilers, chillers and AHU rooms.

Applicants must be able to follow instructions and hold a NYS driver's license if operating vehicles. The position emphasizes proactive maintenance, training participation, and safe handling of equipment in campus facilities.

Qualifications

• No formal education or experience required for this class.
• Must be physically able to perform the tasks and understand written or oral instructions.
• If operating motor vehicles, must have a valid New York State driver's license appropriate for the vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Assist in routine maintenance of equipment.
• Perform maintenance and repairs on mechanical and electrical equipment, steam, gas and water lines, and related HVAC equipment.
• Carry out proactive maintenance on HVAC equipment (lubricating machinery, replacing belts, filters, cleaning).
• Perform preventive maintenance in boiler, chiller, pump, AHU and other mechanical equipment rooms.
• Learn operating procedures for various HVAC equipment on Campus following directions.
• Participate in in-service training and on-the-job instruction related to HVAC operation and engineering.
• Clean parts, equipment, areas, and paint HVAC equipment and related areas.

Job description

Facility Operations Assistant 1, HVAC

Position Title: Facility Operations Assistant 1, HVAC

Department: HVAC

Job Type: Full-Time

Position Summary

The Facilities department at the University at Buffalo invites applications for our Facility Operations Assistant 1 position in the HVAC department.

Responsibilities

• Assist in routine maintenance of equipment.
• Perform specific tasks as directed in performing maintenance and repairs on mechanical and electrical equipment, steam, gas and water lines, and other related heating, ventilation and air conditioning equipment.
• In accordance with instructions, carry out proactive maintenance on HVAC equipment, including tasks such as lubricating machinery, replacing belts, replacing filters, and cleaning equipment.
• Additionally, perform other preventive maintenance duties within the boiler, chiller, pump, AHU and other mechanical equipment rooms.
• Follow specific directions to learn operating procedures for the various HVAC equipment on Campus.
• Participate in in-service training courses and on-the-job instruction relative to HVAC operation and engineering.
• Clean parts, equipment, equipment areas, and painting of HVAC equipment and related areas.

Benefits

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.

The University at Buffalo is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with a disability.

Minimum Qualifications

• There are no education or experience qualifications for this class.
• Applicants must be physically able to perform the tasks of the position and be able to understand and carry out written or oral instructions.
• When required to operate motor vehicles, incumbents must possess a valid New York State driver's license appropriate for the type of vehicle being operated.

Preferred Qualifications

• HVAC experience
• HVAC training
• Basic electrical, plumbing and mechanical knowledge
• Good communication skills
• Good customer service skills

Physical Demands

• Bending, twisting, ability to transport 50 pounds, ascend 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

$37,862

Special Instructions Summary

Is a background check required for this posting? Yes

Contact Information

Contact's Name: Carl Kirchgraber

Contact's Pronouns:

Contact's Title: Maintenance Supervisor 3, HVAC Operations

Contact's Email: [e-mail]

Contact's Phone: [phone]

Posting Dates

Posted: 09/08/2026

Deadline for Applicants: Open Until Filled