Trades Specialist; Plumber Steamfitter

The Division of Student 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  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.

• Trades Specialists (Plumber & Steamfitter) perform journey-level plumbing and steamfitting work and may supervise others in the installation, alteration, and repair of pipes, fittings and fixtures of heating, ventilating, heating control, water, and drainage systems, according to specifications and plumbing codes.
• 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 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.

• Our benefits, where we prioritize your well-being and success to enhance every aspect of your life.

Student Life 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 Student Life, 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.

• Strong understanding of safety standards and procedures
• Knowledge of applicable NYS plumbing codes and regulations
• Ability to read and understand blueprints and schematics
• Manage and assign service request (work orders) and document service work performed
• Inspect work both while it is in progress and when it is completed to ensure that the work has been done properly
• Diagnose malfunctions with plumbing and heating equipment
• Removal or installation of plumbing, steam fitting & HVAC equipment
• Engage in all facets of small plumbing, steam fitting & HVAC campus projects
• Repair or replace pipes, couplings, motors, and impellers
• Gather information needed to properly estimate labor and material requirements
• Submit orders…