Maintenance Assistant Electrician

State University of New York at Buffalo; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

State University of New York at Buffalo is seeking a Maintenance Assistant Electrical to apply basic knowledge of electrical equipment and systems. The role requires proficiency with hand and power tools and the ability to work safely in varied environments.

Key responsibilities include conduit installation, routine maintenance of fixtures, and collaboration with electricians and other trades staff. A valid NY driver’s license is required for certain tasks.

Qualifications

• Two years of full-time experience in maintenance electrical or electrical work under the supervision of a skilled trades-person.
• Completion of a two-year technical school course in electrical trades or equivalent training.
• Equivalency of experience and training through appropriate technical courses.
• Successful completion of NYS CSEA-P Applied Skilled Trades Certificate Program with specified hours.
• When operating motor vehicles, possession of a valid New York State driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Use electrical trade tools and equipment safely.
• Install conduit, panels and wire to NEC specs.
• Maintain lighting, outlets and switches.
• Collaborate with trades specialists, helpers and laborers on project work.
• Assist with installation, repair and construction tasks in electrical trades.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose electrical systems; lead helpers/laborers as needed.

Skills

Maintenance electrical experience

Technical school certificate

Equivalent experience/training

NYS CSEA-P certificate program

Valid NY driver\'s license

Education

NYS CSEA-P Applied Skilled Trades Certificate Program

Job description

The Facilities department at the University at Buffalo invites applicants for our Maintenance Assistant Electrical position. The incumbent must possess basic knowledge of electrical equipment and systems. Candidate must demonstrate proficiency in the safe use of hand and power tools.

Key responsibilities include:

• Properly use material, tools and equipment associated with the electrical trade, including standard hand tools, portable power tools, measuring and testing instruments and shop equipment
• Installation of conduit, panels and wire to NEC specifications
• Routine maintenance on light fixtures, outlets and switches
• Project work with Trades Specialist Electricians, Maintenance Helpers, Laborers and other unskilled workers
• Assist with the installation, repair and constructions tasks in the electrical trades
• Assist journey level trades to diagnose, troubleshoot and repair electrical systems
• Function as a lead worker over Maintenance Helpers or Laborers
• Performs the routine tasks of the electrical trade

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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 successful candidate:

• Must communicate well with other employees
• Must possess and have demonstrated positive customer service skills
• Must be able to understand and follow written and/or oral instructions
• Must be able to communicate well with the entire campus community and demonstrate a willingness to provide customer service and support when advised of problems and equipment malfunctions
• Properly use equipment, material and tools in a safe and professional manner
• Read diagrams, blueprints, motor and generator diagrams
• Have a basic understanding of electrical systems
• Incumbent of this position must be willing and able to respond to after hour calls resulting from equipment and system failures that may arise at any time of day or any day of the week. The incumbent may be required to work during adverse weather conditions to ensure continuous operation of all electrical systems.

Minimum Qualifications

To qualify for this position, you must have one or more of the following:

• Two years of full-time experience in maintenance electrical or electrical work under the supervision of a skilled trades-person
• Completion of an appropriate two-year technical school course at a school, institute, or branch of the Armed Services, such as the New York State Civil Service Employees Association-Partnership ( NYS CSEA -P) Applied Skilled Trades Certificate Program
• An equivalent combination of experience and training gained by completion of appropriate technical courses at a school, institute, or branch of the Armed Services.
• Successful completion of the NYS CSEA -P Applied Skilled Trades Certificate Program includes a total of 288 hours of trade-specific classroom instruction, 45 hours of technical math course work, 45 hours of technical communications course work, and 15 hours of blueprint/schematic reading course work. It does not include 4,000 hours of on-the-job training, as required for the NYS CSEA -P Applied Skilled Trades Traineeship.
• 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

• Must be a quick learner and exhibit self-motivational skills
• Adequate ability to discern colors for monitoring alarm conditions
• Strong team mentality
• Willing to earn technical certification’s, relevant training, or other documentation that illustrates depth in this trade
• Understand and execute safe work practices and procedures
• Demonstrate applicable institutional knowledge and practices of the campuses and its operation

Physical Demands

You will be working around electrical equipment, gas‑fired equipment, pressure vessels, and other systems in conditions that could be hazardous if industry best practices and safety procedures are not followed. The successful candidate must be able to work safely and proficiently on this equipment and in this environment at any time of day or week.

• Must be able to position self to perform tasks that require bending, twisting, or accessing equipment located on mezzanines, catwalks, basements, and crawlspaces.
• Must be able to ascend/descend ladders and work atop ladders or scaffolding when servicing equipment.
• Must be able to move, transport, and position items or equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to move about in a variety of industrial environments, including confined spaces and locations where air monitoring may be required.
• Must be able to work around loud, noisy, dusty, or dirty environments.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position and move/traverse throughout the facility, as tasks require.
• Must be able to reach, push, and pull materials and equipment.
• Must be able to communicate and exchange information with coworkers, supervisors, and others to ensure safe and accurate completion of work.
• Must be able to detect, observe, and inspect equipment and surroundings to identify potential hazards or required maintenance.
• The candidate must be able to perform the physical demands of the position as outlined in the Position Summary.

Salary Range

Salary Range $44,560

Work Days

Weekdays - Monday - Friday

Work Hours

8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Job Type

Full-Time

Campus

All Campuses

UB is an AA/EOE and welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Arrangements will be made if an applicant has a disability in order to provide access to the application, interview and selection process upon request. Reasonable accommodation requests must be made in a timely manner by email at [e-mail] or by phone [phone].