HVAC Operations Assistant I — Maintenance

University at Buffalo; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

University at Buffalo's Facilities department seeks a Facility Operations Assistant 1 to support routine maintenance and operations of campus HVAC systems. This on-site role reports to the HVAC team and offers hands-on experience with mechanical and electrical equipment.

You will assist with preventive maintenance, learn operating procedures, and participate in in-service training to ensure reliable campus climate control.

Qualifications

• Assist in routine maintenance of equipment.
• Perform 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist in routine maintenance of equipment.
• Perform maintenance and repairs on HVAC equipment and related lines as directed.
• Carry out preventive maintenance in boiler, chiller, pump, AHU and other mechanical rooms.
• Learn operating procedures for campus HVAC equipment.
• Participate in in-service training and on-the-job instruction for HVAC operation.
• Clean parts, equipment, areas, and paint HVAC equipment.

Job description

University at Buffalo's Facilities department seeks a Facility Operations Assistant 1 to support routine maintenance and operations of campus HVAC systems. This on-site role reports to the HVAC team and offers hands-on experience with mechanical and electrical equipment.

You will assist with preventive maintenance, learn operating procedures, and participate in in-service training to ensure reliable campus climate control.