Trades Generalist, HVAC

University at Buffalo; Town of Amherst (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

The University at Buffalo is seeking a Trades Generalist, HVAC to respond to daily service requests and preventative maintenance across campus, focusing on BAS controls, air handlers, VAV boxes, heat pumps and related equipment.

You will diagnose, install, repair and document work, coordinate with outside contractors, read schematics, and provide strong customer service while supporting energy management and climate control systems.

Qualifications

• Four years of full-time experience in a trade providing equivalent training.
• Or equivalent combination of experience and training from technical courses in skilled trades.

Responsibilities

• Respond to daily service requests and scheduled preventive maintenance.
• Perform troubleshooting, installation, repair, and maintenance tasks.
• Diagnose and service building automation systems (BAS) and related equipment.
• Document service work using a computer and update records.
• Operate field equipment for direct digital controls (DDC).
• Install or remove electrical and mechanical building control equipment and systems.
• Coordinate with outside contractors when necessary.
• Provide high level customer service and respond to emergencies when required.

Skills

BAS experience

Mechanical aptitude

IT aptitude

Education

Trade apprenticeship/technical courses

Tools

Siemens BAS

Andover BAS

Job description

Trades Generalist, HVAC

Position Information

Position Title: Trades Generalist, HVAC
Department: HVAC
Job Type: Full-Time

Posting Detail Information

Position Summary

The University at Buffalo is seeking a TradesGeneralist. In this position the candidate should expect to spend a majority of their time in the field responding to daily service requests (work orders) and scheduled preventative maintenance in support of the University's energy management equipment. This equipment consist of the building automation direct digital controllers, air handlers, VAV boxes, fin radiation, fancoils, exhaust fans, heat pumps, humidifiers, heat recovery units,and other heating, cooling and ventilation systems on campus.

Key responsibilities include:

• Respond to daily service requests (work orders) and scheduled preventative maintenance
• Perform a variety of trouble shooting, installation, repair, and maintenance tasks.
• Diagnose, troubleshoot and service building automation systems (BAS) and electrical/mechanical equipment of all types found on campus. These are mechanical, electrical and computerized equipment used to perform 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 building control equipment and systems
• Involved in all facets of small mechanical 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

In some cases the Trade Generalist will be responsible for directing a Maintenance Assistant who will assist in the field tasks.

The candidate must detail their qualifications and submit appropriate documentation with their application to clearly explain and demonstrates their skills and competency for this position

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States by their start date. The University at Buffalo does not guarantee that it will sponsor, support, or otherwise assist with obtaining work authorization.

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 atBuffalo.

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.

Minimum Qualifications

The candidate must meet one of the following requirements:

• Four years of full-time experience in a trade under a skilled tradesperson which would provide training equivalent to that given in a training, apprenticeship, or equivalent program;

• Or an equivalent combination of experience and training gained by completion of technical courses in skilled trades at a school, institute, or branch of the Armed Services.

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.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States by their start date. The University at Buffalo does not guarantee that it will sponsor, support, or otherwise assist with obtaining work authorization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Four Years Building Automation Systems (BAS) field experience.
• Certifications from Siemens or Andover Controls BAS training schools
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Strong Information Technology aptitude

Physical Demands

Frequently moves equipment weighing up to 50 pounds across campus. Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50 percent of the time. Occasionally ascends/descends a ladder to climb ladders, to access equipment located on mezzanines, catwalks. Constantly positions self to maintain basements and crawlspaces. Constantly works in outdoor weather conditions loud/noisy dusty/dirty environments around high-pressure steam, high-voltage electrical systems, and rotating equipment.

Salary Range

$52,694

Is a background check required for this posting?

Yes

Contact Information

Contact's Name: Carl Kirchgraber
Contact's Pronouns:
Contact's Title: Maintenance Supervisor
Contact's Email: [e-mail]
Contact's Phone: [phone]

Posting Dates

Posted: 10/01/2026
Deadline for Applicants: 10/15/2026
Date to be filled:

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