Plant Utilities Assistant, Chilled Water Plant

University at Buffalo; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

The University at Buffalo seeks a Plant Utilities Assistant to operate stationary boilers and support the power plant’s mechanical systems. You will maintain boilers, chiller, pumps, and auxiliary equipment, troubleshoot calls, and ensure safe, efficient operation in a dynamic campus environment.

Responsibilities include supervising helpers as needed, testing boiler water, taking meters/readings, and coordinating with maintenance and operations to minimize downtime while upholding safety

Qualifications

• Maintains and repairs chiller, boilers, pumps, and power plant auxiliary equipment.
• Operates and tests boiler water and water softeners for correct limits.
• Takes readings on meters and gauges to ensure proper operation.
• Responds to mechanical, electrical or plumbing breakdowns and assists with repairs.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair chiller, boilers, pumps, other power plant auxiliary equipment, and electrical and mechanical stationary equipment.
• Respond to calls concerning mechanical, electrical or plumbing breakdowns to troubleshoot and repair or advise authority.
• Check mechanical rooms for correct operation of mechanical equipment.
• Operate and test water softeners and boiler water for correct limits.
• Take readings on meters and gauges to ensure proper operation.
• Check air compressors, blow down and add oil as needed.
• May supervise Plant Utilities Helpers as required.

Job description

Facilities Campus Operations at The University at Buffalo is seeking a candidate to fill the role of Plant Utilities Assistant. Plant Utilities Assistants perform various tasks in a safe and efficient manner in operating stationary steam or high temperature hot water boilers rated at 15 pounds per square inch or more.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Maintain and repair chiller, boilers, pumps, other power plant auxiliary equipment, and electrical and mechanical stationary equipment
• Respond to calls concerning mechanical, electrical or plumbing breakdowns to troubleshoot the problem, make necessary repairs or advise the appropriate authority regarding the problem.
• Check mechanical rooms for correct operation of mechanical equipment.
• Operate and test water softeners and boiler water for correct limits.
• Take readings on meters and gauges to ensure proper operation.
• Check air compressors, blow down and add oil as needed.
• May supervise Plant Utilities Helpers as required.

Outstanding Benefits Package

Working at UB comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal and academic pursuit – all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness. Visit our benefits website to learn about our benefit packages.

About The University At Buffalo

The University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is one of America’s leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and our impact. UB is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activity and people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home, UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourceful thinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach others every day. Visit our website to learn more about the University at Buffalo.

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