C250089 - Trades Specialist (Electrician) - Campus Operations

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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 08/12/25

Applications Due10/05/25

Vacancy ID195299

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AgencyUniversity at Buffalo

TitleC250089 - Trades Specialist (Electrician) - Campus Operations

Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary Grade12

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $50425 to $50425 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Labor Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Erie

Street Address xxx

City Buffalo

StateNY

Zip Code14214

Duties Description Position Summary:

You will be responsible for completing the tasks listed below at a journey-level competency as an Electrician in Facilities Campus Operations:

• Testing electrical circuits to locate shorts, faulty connections and defective parts using test meters.
• Planning, layout and installing conduit, wiring, fixtures, fire alarm and other electrical systems.
• Properly using test equipment, material and tools in a safe and professional manner.
• Reading schematics, blueprints and power distribution diagrams.
• Being proficient in the application of the NPFA70, NFPA70B and NFPA 70E.

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.

Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:

One or more of the following:

• Four years of full-time experience in the electrical trade 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 the electrical trade at a school, institute, or branch of the Armed Services;
• Successful completion of the two-year Trades Specialist (Electrician) traineeship or a two-year electrician 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 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.

Candidates must detail their qualifications and submit appropriate documentation with their application. Candidates must be able to explain and demonstrate their skills and competency for this position.

Departmental Operation Needs:

• The incumbent must have a journey level understanding of how to operate, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, test and calibrate electrical systems and equipment, including power distribution systems
• Must possess an understanding/knowledge of medium voltage power distribution systems or be willing to obtain training provided by employer
• Communicate well with other employees
• Possess and have demonstrated positive customer service skills
• 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
• Appointees will be required to have a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in NYS or otherwise demonstrate their capacity to meet the transportation needs of the job
• Experience with operation and repair of fire alarm control systems
• Candidate must be willing and able to participate in all pertinent electrical safety training provided to employees

Physical Demands:

Must be able to perform all the job functions listed within the position summary. Must have the ability to remain in a stationary position, position self to bend, stoop, sit, twist, and work at elevated heights using ladders and scaffolds for extended periods of time.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with electrical troubleshooting and repair of fire alarm control systems.
• Understanding of electrical theory and utilize formulas to complete calculations.
• Can demonstrate the use of NFPA 70 for installation guidelines.
• Ability to follow safety procedures.

Additional Comments Additional Information:

University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and in keeping with our commitment, encourages women, minorities, persons with disabilities and veterans to apply.

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

Name Mitchell Kish

Telephone ...

Fax xxx

Email Address ...

Address

Street xxx

City Buffalo

State NY

Zip Code 14214

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