Maintenance Supervisor 1

Buffalo State; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Buffalo State University in Buffalo, NY, seeks a Maintenance Supervisor 1 to lead skilled trades staff in maintaining campus HVAC systems, boilers and building automation. This working supervisor role requires hands-on HVAC expertise, the ability to read plans, supervise crews, and coordinate with external contractors.

The ideal candidate will hold EPA-608 license, DEC CAT .7G, a valid NYS driver’s license, and experience with preventive maintenance, safety compliance, and customer service.

Qualifications

• EPA608 Universal Refrigerant License required
• DEC CAT .7G (cooling tower) license required
• Valid NYS Driver’s License required
• Applicator license required
• One year of trade experience or equivalent training/experience

Responsibilities

• Perform journeyman HVAC work including installation, maintenance, and repair of systems and controls.
• Respond to daily service requests and scheduled preventive maintenance.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot, and service HVAC equipment and BAS.
• Read and interpret prints and schematics.
• Coordinate with outside contractors and supervise staff to ensure project success.
• Ensure compliance with codes, safety standards, and building policies.
• Provide high level of customer service and respond promptly to emergencies.

Skills

HVAC systems

Supervise staff

Read blueprints

Computer skills

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.

Department

Department Facilities Office

FTE

FTE Full-Time

FLSA

FLSA Non-Exempt

Shift Hours

Monday-Friday; 7:00am – 3:30pm

Department Operating Needs

HVAC

Proficiency in installation, maintenance, and repair of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems in commercial and industrial settings. Proficiency in troubleshooting and repair of chillers, cooling towers, pumps and compressors, air handling units, steam lines, pneumatic and electronic computerized control systems, HVAC fan systems and building automated control systems.

Applicants must meet the required qualifications. Be able to understand and follow instructions and read, write and communicate verbally. Candidates must have a record of dependability and past work performance, including satisfactory time and attendance record. Candidates must possess computer skills adequate to work with computerized maintenance management systems and other computerized applications as assigned. Ability to train and supervise a group of employees. Ability to read and interpret plans, technical manuals, diagrams, architectural blueprints and specifications used in the building, mechanical and electrical trades. Ability to use the tools, machines, equipment and materials of the building, electrical and mechanical trades.

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. Response to after hour emergency needs is required.

Brief Job Description

The Maintenance Supervisor 1 supervises and coordinates the activities of skilled and semi-skilled employees and other workers engaged in performing maintenance, preventative maintenance and inspections throughout the entire campus. They also develop and maintain quality assurance programs on work performed by their staff. This is a working supervisor position and performs skilled trades tasks in a variety of the trades, as well as working with internal and external stake holders to ensure good communication.

Maintenance Supervisor 1 duties will include but is not limited to: supervise and plan the work for subordinate staff. Review job orders, blueprints, and specifications and, as required, visit the project site to determine dimensions, materials, and labor required to complete the project.

Key responsibilities include:

• perform journeyman heating, ventilation and air conditioning work around the facility, the incumbent will frequently perform duties in the maintenance, installation, alteration and repair of pipes, fittings, fixtures and controls of heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems, according to specifications and applicable codes.
• Respond to daily service requests (work orders) and scheduled preventative maintenance
• Diagnose, troubleshoot and overhaul the following: All types of coolers, refrigerators, freezers, air conditioning units and systems, Humidifiers, Compressors, Ventilators, and Cooling towers and other similar and related equipment
• Diagnose, troubleshoot and service the HVAC building automation systems ( BAS ) and electrical/mechanical equipment of all types found on campus. These are mechanical, electrical and computerized equipment used to perform HVAC energy management and climate control.
• Use computer to document service work performed
• Operate computers used in the field of direct digital controls (D.D.C.)
• Perform the removal or installation of electrical/mechanical HVAC building control equipment and systems
• Involved in all facets of small mechanical HVAC equipment and building control system ( BCS ) projects
• Provide high level of customer service
• Expected to perform emergency service promptly when-notified
• Read and understand prints and schematics
• Work with and direct outside contractors when necessary, Inspect work performed by outside contractors to ascertain conformance with project specifications.
• Meet with supervisors representing other trades involved in the project to coordinate activities and schedule work to be performed to ensure the effective utilization of staff, materials, and equipment and completion of the project on schedule.
• Observe and inspect work while in progress and when completed to make sure that specific codes and regulations are followed, materials and equipment are used properly, schedules are met, and work is performed according to plan.
• Evaluate the work performance of subordinate employees, other duties as assigned.

NYS Department of Civil Service Job Descriptions are available at: www.cs.ny.gov/tsplan/tsp.html

Special Notes: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. If you currently need sponsorship or will need it in the future to maintain employment authorization, you do not meet eligibility requirements. Additionally, please note that Buffalo State is not an E-Verify employer.

Physical Demands: Bending, twisting, ability to lift 50 pounds, 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 and frequent exposure to various weather conditions. Work with or around high‑pressure steam, high‑voltage electrical systems and rotating equipment.

Required Qualifications

Non-competitive: one year of trade experience subsequent to the completion of an apprenticeship or equivalent training and experience such as that required for a Trades Specialist (Carpenter), Trades Specialist (Electrician), Service & Repair Mechanic (Electronics), Trades Generalist, Grounds Construction Supervisor, Trades Specialist (Locksmith), Trades Specialist (Machinist), Trades Specialist (Mason & Plasterer), Service & Repair Mechanic (Motor Equipment), Trades Specialist (Painter), Trades Specialist (Plumber & Steamfitter), Service & Repair Mechanic ( HVAC -R), Trades Specialist (Roofing), or Trades Specialist (Welder).

Current certification in EPA608 Universal Refrigerant License and DEC CAT .7G (cooling tower)

applicator license, and valid NYS Driver’s License at the time of appointment and as a condition of continued employment.

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 204, [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].

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.)
• * Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent (e.g., GED)?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you possess a valid driver's license?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have previous or current New York State service in the CSEA Operational Services Unit (OSU)?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Please describe in detail how your training and experience meets the required qualifications and department operating needs.

  (Open Ended Question)

• * Do you possess a valid universal refrigerant license?
  • Yes
  • No
• * As valid NYS Driver's License is a requirement of the position, you agree to enrollment in the New York State License Event Notification Service?
  • Yes
  • No

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume / Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• Names and Contact Information for 3 Professional References

Optional Documents

• Other