Maintenance Manager

Buffalo State College; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Buffalo State College is seeking a Maintenance Manager to oversee the facilities team. This role involves leadership in daily operations, coordination of maintenance needs, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in facility management and related technical fields.

Qualifications

• Experience in HVAC, plumbing, and electrical systems.
• Valid NYS driver’s license required.
• Experience managing unionized staff is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of maintenance staff and resources.
• Coordinate external maintenance and repair contracts.
• Ensure compliance with safety and health standards.

Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

Planning

Education

AAS degree in engineering or construction technology

Bachelor’s degree in engineering (preferred)

Job description

Job Opportunities at Buffalo State University

Buffalo State is one of the largest comprehensive schools in the State University of New York system. As a civically minded, urban-engaged campus community located in the city’s cultural corridor, Buffalo State prides itself as having smaller learning environments coupled with larger university opportunities. Boasting a diverse and inclusive campus, Buffalo State is committed to the intellectual, personal, and professional growth of its students, faculty, staff, and alumni. The school’s mission is to deliver a broad array of high-quality and distinctive academic programs infused with diversity, creativity, and hands-on learning opportunities for hardworking students who seek a personalized and affordable education that engages their minds and advances their careers. Buffalo State is dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, service, scholarship, creative activity, and cultural enrichment. With degree programs in education, the arts, science, arts and humanities, and professional studies, each year over 6,000 students choose Buffalo State. Buffalo State welcomes applicants who are committed to helping us fulfill our mission.

Faculty/Professional

Faculty/Professional Professional

Department

Department Facilities Office

Local Title

Local Title Maintenance Manager

Budget Title

Position provides direction, leadership, and daily management of the trades, grounds, power plant, and garage personnel. Plans and organizes day-to-day operations to ensure effective and efficient use of staff, materials, and equipment including university vehicles. Lead and develop personnel through effective coaching, performance measurement, and mentoring. The Maintenance Manager coordinates externally contracted maintenance and repair needs.

This position has the designation of Essential-Critical Service, therefore the successful applicant is designated as an essential service employee. For a definition of essential service employees, please review the college’s Emergency Closings Policy .

Required Qualifications

• AAS degree in engineering, construction technology, engineering, or closely related discipline
• Working knowledge of commercial electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and HVAC systems
• Experience in complying with OSHA , Asbestos, and Health and Safety standards
• Demonstrated ability to effectively lead, train, supervise, and evaluate subordinate staff
• Prior experience in the management of higher education or similar type physical plant operations
• Experience with computerized maintenance management systems
• Demonstrated skill in planning, scheduling, organizing, and monitoring building repair work and grounds/garage maintenance
• Skill in problem solving, leading initiatives, and managing workflow
• Demonstrated ability to use Microsoft Office (Word and Outlook)
• Valid NYS driver’s license

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering; construction technology, engineering, or closely related discipline
• Experience with troubleshooting and repair of commercial electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and HVAC systems
• Experience with supervision of unionized staff
• Comprehensive experience in capital building renovation projects

Buffalo State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution that subscribes to all federal, state, and SUNY legal requirements and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees on the basis of race, sex, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, or marital or veteran status (Nondiscrimination Notice). Any violation of this policy should be reported to the Equity and Diversity Office, Cleveland Hall 415, [phone]. Buffalo State is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. If you have any questions, please contact Jamie Warnes at [e-mail] or call [phone].

Applicants interested in positions may access the Annual Security Report ( ASR ) for SUNY Buffalo State at http://police.buffalostate.edu . The ASR contains information on campus security policies and certain campus crime statistics. Crime statistics are reported in accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. Applicants may request a hard copy of the ASR by contacting the SUNY Buffalo State University Police Department at [phone].

New York State Executive Order 161

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 Office of Employee Relations at [phone] or via email at [e-mail] . Further restrictions on using salary information in the hiring process appear in Labor Law §194-a .

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
  • Buffalo State website
  • Buffalo News
  • Buffalo Rocket
  • Challenger
  • Chronicle of Higher Education
  • HigherEdJobs
  • Panorama Hispano News
  • Employee Referral
  • Other
• * All applicants are subject to a pre-employment background investigation. The college's Pre-Employment Background Screening Policy is available at http://hr.buffalostate.edu/pre-employment-background-screening. Prior to an offer of employment, an applicant will be required to sign an authorization release form, allowing Buffalo State to conduct a background investigation. Failure of an applicant to sign the authorization release form will disqualify an applicant from further consideration for appointment.
  • I agree to comply with the college's policy.
  • I do not agree to comply with the college's policy. (Note, this selection will disqualify you from further consideration for appointment.)

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

Resume / Curriculum Vitae

Cover Letter

Names and Contact Information for 3 Professional References

Optional Documents