Trades Specialist (Plumber Steamfitter)

University at Buffalo; Town of Amherst (NY); On-site; USD 47,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

University at Buffalo is seeking a Trades Specialist (Plumber Steamfitter) to maintain and repair plumbing, steamfitting and HVAC systems across UB's North and South campuses. You will join Residential Maintenance Services and support student housing facilities across the university.

The role requires several years of plumbing experience or formal apprenticeship, familiarity with NYS codes, and the ability to read blueprints.

Qualifications

• Four years of full-time plumbing experience providing training equivalent to a formal program
• Equivalent combination of experience and training gained from technical plumbing courses or armed services training
• Successful completion of a two-year Trades Specialist (Plumber & Steamfitter) traineeship or a two-year plumbing training/apprenticeship program with 288 hours of classroom instruction and 4,000 hours on-the-job training

Responsibilities

• Assigns repairs, troubleshoot, maintain, and install plumbing and heating components
• Read blueprints, plan, and lay out work procedures
• Estimate labor and material requirements for routine work and projects
• Respond to daily service requests and work orders
• Work on small plumbing, steamfitting, and HVAC campus projects

Education

Two-year Trades Specialist (Plumber & Steamfitter) traineeship or equivalent training program

Four years of full-time plumbing experience or equivalent training

Job description

Trades Specialist (Plumber Steamfitter)

Position Information

Position Title: Trades Specialist (PlumberSteamfitter)

Department: Residential Maintenance Services

Posting Link: https://apptrkr.com/9888234 https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/64651

Job Type: Full-Time

Posting Detail Information

Position Summary

The Division ofStudent Life is accepting applications to fill a full-time Trades Specialist (Plumber Steamfitter) position within Residential Maintenance Services. In this role, you will work with a team of dynamic and diverse individuals and ensure functionality of the plumbing and HVAC systems across UB's North and South campuses. All Student Life trades, and custodial staff work within UB's residential halls and apartments.

In a typical year, Campus Living houses up to 7,500 students at UB. Our skilled trades and custodial staff care for the buildings our students live in. Their priority is the health and safety of our students. Without dedicated cleaners and maintenance staff, the university would not be able to have a residential program.

Key Responsibilities

• Assigns repairs, troubleshoot, maintain, and install plumbingand heating components.
• Read blueprints, plan, and lay out work procedures
• Estimate labor and material requirements for routine work and projects.
• Respond to daily service request and work orders
• Work on small plumbing, steam fitting, and HVAC campus projects.

In the event of an emergency, services related to the health and safety of students, faculty, staff, and guests, and the security and maintenance of facilities are essential and must continue. Employees hired into this position are designated as 'Level 1' meaning they are considered essential and are expected to report to campus so that these services will continue without disruption.

Earn more:

• Our benefits, where we prioritize your well-being and success to enhance every aspect of your life.
• Being a part of the University at Buffalocommunity

About Student Life

The StudentLife is dedicated to creating a student-centered environment that fosters engagement, well-being, and success. Guided by four strategic priorities—student engagement, health and wellness, personalized support, and advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice, we provide transformative experiences that empower students to grow, lead, and thrive. As a member of StudentLife, you'll join a team of passionate professionals united by shared values and a commitment to student success. We think big, act boldly, and pursue excellence with purpose. Together, we build inclusive communities, champion discovery, and celebrate the achievements that shape the UB experience.

Our team recognizes the advantages diverse perspectives and backgrounds bring to the workplace. We are particularly interested in candidates who share this value and will work to achieve the university's goals of inclusive excellence.

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

One or more of the following:

• Four years of full-time experience in plumbing 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 plumbing at a school, institute, or branch of the Armed Services; or
• Successful completion of the two-year Trades Specialist (Plumber & Steamfitter) traineeship or a two-year plumbing training, apprenticeship, or equivalent program* such as the New York State Civil Service Employees Association-Partnership Applied Skilled Trades Traineeship and Certificate Program.

* Successful completion of the traineeship and the training 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. Course work must be completed with an average of “C” or better. Additionally, successful completion of the traineeship also includes 4,000 hours of on-the-job training.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.
• Strong understanding of safety standards and procedures
• Knowledge of applicable NYS plumbing codes and regulations

Physical Demands

• Frequently moves equipment and supplies weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Occasionally ascends/descends a ladder, to complete maintenance and repairs.
• The person in this position constantly positions self to maintenance or repair equipment at high or low levels where standing, kneeling may be needed for at least 50% of the time

Salary Range

$52,694

Special Instructions Summary

Is a background check required for this posting?

Yes

Contact Information

Contact's Name: Heidi Tschopp

Contact's Pronouns:

Contact's Title: Administrative Assistant

Contact's Email: [e-mail]

Contact's Phone: [phone]

Posting Dates

Posted: 10/09/2026

Deadline for Applicants: Open Until Filled

Date to be filled:

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