Service & Repair Mechanic; HVAC-R

Position: Service & Repair Mechanic (HVAC-R)
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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 07/03/26

Applications Due
07/16/26

Vacancy ID219194

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Agency University at Buffalo

Title Service & Repair Mechanic (HVAC-R)

Occupational Category Skilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary Grade
12

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary Range From $50425 to $50425 Annually

Employment Type

Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 7:30 PM

To 3:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Erie

Street Address XXX

City Buffalo

StateNY

Zip Code
14214

Duties Description In this position the candidate should expect to spend a majority of their time in the field responding to daily HVAC-R service requests (work orders) and scheduled preventative maintenance in support of the University's HVAC and energy management equipment. This equipment consist of the building automation direct digital controllers, air handlers, VAV boxes, fin radiation, fan coils, 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.

To be successful in this position the incumbent must be able to diagnose, troubleshoot and overhaul the following:

All types of coolers, refrigerators, freezers, air conditioning units and systems

Humidifiers

Compressors

Ventilators

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

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

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. We support your growth and development through our career coaching and training department and we qualify as a public service loan forgiveness organization.

Learn more about the great benefits the University at Buffalo has to offer.

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.

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.

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…