Review Vacancy

Date Posted: 12/05/17
Applications Due: 12/18/17
Vacancy ID: 45891

Position Information

AgencyUniversity at Buffalo

TitleC1700112 Repost - Refrigeration Mechanic - Facilities Campus Operations

Occupational CategoryNo Preference

Salary Grade12

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $40172 to $40172 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 12 AM

To 11:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Erie

Street Address xxx

City Buffalo

StateNY

Zip Code14260

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:
Successful completion of a NYS two-year Refrigeration Mechanic Traineeship or NYS two-year refrigeration repair and maintenance training program; OR successful completion of any equivalent refrigeration two-year training or apprenticeship program;* OR four (4) years of full-time experience in the mechanical or electrical trades under a skilled journey-level mechanic or electrician which would provide training equivalent to that given in an apprenticeship program, one (1) year of which must include both training and work in the operation and maintenance of commercial type refrigeration or air-conditioning equipment.. Apprenticeship training in the mechanical or electrical trades or training gained by completion of technical courses in the mechanical or electrical trades at a school, institute, or branch of the Armed Services may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.


Successful completion of the traineeship and the training program includes a total of 288 hours of trade-specific class room 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:
Four years of full-time experience in a trade under a skilled journey-level Refrigeration Mechanic which provides equivalent training and testing administered in a NYS apprenticeship program. Applicable Apprentice training or training gained by the completion of technical courses in a trade at a school or institute may be substituted for the above experience on a year-for-year basis. The applicant will need to substantiate all training and coursework.

Be willing to work overtime and holidays, sometimes with little or no advance notice.

A minimum of Type 1 and Type 2 Classification for Refrigerant Transition and Recovery Certificate is preferred.

Andover Controls and/or Siemens Controls systems experience is highly desirable.

Duties Description Position Summary:
The incumbent of this position must at a journey level, operate, maintain, repair and install refrigeration and air conditioning equipment. Incumbents are responsible for leading and training other crew members and must possess good oral communications skills to assist them.

Experience must include the ability to diagnose, troubleshoot and overhaul all types of coolers, refrigerators, freezers, air conditioning units and systems, humidifiers, compressors, ventilators, cooling towers and other similar and related equipment. Incumbents must also possess a working knowledge of electrical and electronic controls associated with refrigeration and cooling systems.

Must be able to read psychometric chart and understand electrical-pneumatic interface devices, variable and constant air volume, systems terminal reheat, and electronic direct digital controllers, read and understand technical manuals, electrical/electronic schematics, diagrams and blueprints. Experience with building control systems is highly desired.

Candidates must detail their qualifications and submit appropriate documentation with their application.

Successful candidates in the position must be able to effectively communicate with co-workers, supervisors and the campus community. This position may require you to work in a team so the candidate should have strong interpersonal and teamwork skills. The candidate must possess and have proven positive customer service skills; must also possess good listening skills and be able to understand and follow written and/or oral instructions.

Since the activities of other employees depend upon the availability of the employee in this position, reliable attendance is a factor that will be considered when filling this vacancy.

This position requires traveling within and between campuses. A valid license to operate a motor vehicle in NYS is preferred, or candidate should otherwise demonstrate his/her capacity to meet the transportation needs of the position.


Additional Comments Actual work hours and the number of hours worker per week will be discussed at the time of the interview.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Contact Information

Name Facilities Human Resources

Telephone 716-645-5277

Fax

Email Address Facilities-HR@buffalo.edu

Address

Street xxx

City Buffalo

State NY

Zip Code 14260

 

Notes on ApplyingApplications for this position will only be accepted online. To apply, please visit:
https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/12384