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Buffalo State is one of the largest comprehensive schools in the State University of New York system. As a civically minded, urban-engaged campus community located in the city’s cultural corridor, Buffalo State prides itself as having smaller learning environments coupled with larger university opportunities. Boasting a diverse and inclusive campus, Buffalo State is committed to the intellectual, personal, and professional growth of its students, faculty, staff, and alumni. The school’s mission is to deliver a broad array of high-quality and distinctive academic programs infused with diversity, creativity, and hands-on learning opportunities for hardworking students who seek a personalized and affordable education that engages their minds and advances their careers. Buffalo State is dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, service, scholarship, creative activity, and cultural enrichment. With degree programs in education, the arts, science, arts and humanities, and professional studies, each year over 6,000 students choose Buffalo State. Buffalo State welcomes applicants who are committed to helping us fulfill our mission.

Posting Date 10/09/2025

Department Facilities Office

Line Number 43183

Budget Title Maintenance Supervisor 1

Rank/Grade SG-14

FTE Full-Time

FLSA Non-Exempt

Negotiating Unit CSEA

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-Competitive (1)

Shift Hours

Monday-Friday; 7:00am – 3:30pm

Department Operating Needs

HVAC

Proficiency in installation, maintenance, and repair of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems in commercial and industrial settings. Proficiency in troubleshooting and repair of chillers, cooling towers, pumps and compressors, air handling units, steam lines, pneumatic and electronic computerized control systems, HVAC fan systems and building automated control systems.

Applicants must possess a valid NYS driver’s license, be able to understand and follow instructions and read, write and communicate verbally. Candidates must have a record of dependability and past work performance, including satisfactory time and attendance record. Candidates must possess computer skills adequate to work with computerized maintenance management systems and other computerized applications as assigned. Applicants must have a working knowledge of appropriate plumbing and electrical code regulations, fire and safety codes and regulations and standards. Ability to train and supervise a group of employees. Ability to read and interpret plans, technical manuals, diagrams, architectural blueprints and specifications used in the building, mechanical and electrical trades. Ability to use the tools, machines, equipment and materials of the building, electrical and mechanical trades.

This position has the designation of Essential-Critical Service, therefore the successful applicant is designated as an essential service employee. For a definition of essential service employees, please review the college’s Emergency Closings Policy (https://adminpolicylibrary.buffalostate.edu/sites/adminpolicylibrary/files/documents/Emergency%20Closings%20Policy%20\_120621\_Final.pdf) .

Brief Job Description

Click here (https://www.suny.edu/media/suny/content-assets/documents/benefits/benefit-summaries/CSEA-Benefits-at-a-Glance-Jan-2025.pdf) for a summary of the state benefits offered for this position.

Maintenance Supervisors 1, oversee the activities of skilled trades, semiskilled, and unskilled positions engaged in maintenance, repair, rehabilitation, and construction activities at State facilities.

Maintenance Supervisor 1 duties will include but is not limited to: supervise and plan the work for subordinate staff. Review job orders, blueprints, and specifications and, as required, visit the project site to determine dimensions, materials, and labor required to complete the project. Prepare rough sketches or plans to scale from oral or written instructions. Assign staff to the project and provide oral instructions and blueprints, specifications and plans. Meet with supervisors representing other trades involved in the project to coordinate activities and schedule work to be performed to ensure the effective utilization of staff, materials, and equipment and completion of the project on schedule. Observe and inspect work while in progress and when completed to make sure that specific codes and regulations are followed, materials and equipment are used properly, schedules are met, and work is performed according to plan. Inspect work performed by outside contractors to ascertain conformance with project specifications. Prepare and maintain written records of work performed and completed and accounts for labor and material used. Evaluate the work performance of subordinate employees.

NYS Department of Civil Service Job Descriptions are available at: www.cs.ny.gov/tsplan/tsp.html

Required Qualifications

One year of trade experience subsequent to the completion of an apprenticeship or equivalent training

OR

Successful completion of a NYS two-year Service & Repair Mechanic ( HVAC -R) 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

Application Deadline Date 11/09/2025

Open Until Filled No

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Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://jobs.buffalostate.edu/postings/8154

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Buffalo State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution that subscribes to all federal, state, and SUNY legal requirements and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees on the basis of race, sex, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, or marital or veteran status (Nondiscrimination Notice). Any violation of this policy should be reported to the Equity and Diversity Office, Cleveland Hall 415, (716) 878-6210. Buffalo State is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. If you have any questions, please contact Jamie Warnes at [email protected] or call (716) 878-4822.

Background Investigation Statement

All applicants are subject to a pre-employment background investigation. Our Pre-Employment Background Screening Policy is available at http://hr.buffalostate.edu/pre-employment-background-screening.

Clery Statement

Applicants interested in positions may access the Annual Security Report ( ASR ) for SUNY Buffalo State at http://police.buffalostate.edu. The ASR contains information on campus security policies and certain campus crime statistics. Crime statistics are reported in accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. Applicants may request a hard copy of the ASR by contacting the SUNY Buffalo State University Police Department at (716) 878-6333.

New York State Executive Order 161

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at [email protected].

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

+ * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

+ Buffalo State website

+ Buffalo News

+ Buffalo Rocket

+ Challenger

+ Chronicle of Higher Education

+ HigherEdJobs

+ Panorama Hispano News

+ Employee Referral

+ Other

+ * All applicants are subject to a pre-employment background investigation. The college's Pre-Employment Background Screening Policy is available at http://hr.buffalostate.edu/pre-employment-background-screening. Prior to an offer of employment, an applicant will be required to sign an authorization release form, allowing Buffalo State to conduct a background investigation. Failure of an applicant to sign the authorization release form will disqualify an applicant from further consideration for appointment.

+ I agree to comply with the college's policy.

+ I do not agree to comply with the college's policy. (Note, this selection will disqualify you from further consideration for appointment.)

+ * Do you have a high school diploma or equivalent (e.g., GED)?

+ Yes

+ No

+ * Do you possess a valid driver's license?

+ Yes

+ No

+ * Do you have previous or current New York State service in the CSEA Operational Services Unit (OSU)?

+ Yes

+ No

+ * Please describe in detail how your training and experience meets the required qualifications and department operating needs.

(Open Ended Question)

+ * Do you possess a valid universal refrigerant license?

+ Yes

+ No

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

Optional Documents

+ Resume / Curriculum Vitae

+ Cover Letter

+ Names and Contact Information for 3 Professional References