Trades Generalist

In the Trades Generalist position, the candidate should expect to spend a majority of their time in the field responding to daily service requests (work orders) and scheduled preventative maintenance in support of the University’s energy management equipment. This equipment consists 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 troubleshooting, installation, repair, and maintenance tasks
• Diagnose, troubleshoot and service building automation systems (BAS) and electrical/mechanical equipment of all types found on campus. These are mechanical, electrical and computerized equipment used to perform 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 building control equipment and systems
• Be involved in all facets of small mechanical equipment and building control system (BCS) projects
• Provide high level of customer service
• Perform emergency service promptly when notified
• Read and understand prints and schematics
• Work with and direct outside contractors when necessary

In some cases, the Trades 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 demonstrate their skills and competency for this position

Departmental Operating Needs

The candidate must have demonstrated experience and understanding of commercial/institutional mechanical and electrical equipment, systems, controls and sequence of operations that support building energy management. This equipment includes but is not limited to DDC controllers, air handling units, rooftop units, VAV boxes, fan coil units, fume hoods, unit heaters, exhaust fans, variable speed drives, humidifiers and all other institutional equipment and systems.

The candidate must demonstrate the knowledge, skills and ability to:

• Diagnose, service, repair and replace direct digital control (DDC) building automation equipment (BAS)
• Perform repairs and troubleshooting of various types of control devices
• Replace parts, reassemble, and check performance of energy management equipment
• Read and understand prints and schematics
• Must communicate well with other employees
• Have a working knowledge of computers and equipment used in the field of control systems
• Must be able to understand and follow written and/or oral instructions
• Must be able to communicate well with the entire campus community and demonstrate a willingness to provide customer service and support when advised of problems and equipment malfunctions
• Be willing and able to respond to after-hour calls resulting from equipment and system failures that may arise at any time of day or any day of the week
• The incumbent may be required to work during adverse weather conditions to ensure continuous operation of all BMS and HVAC systems
• Reliable attendance is a factor that will be considered when filling this vacancy

Minimum Qualifications

The candidate must meet one of the following requirements:

• Four years of full-time experience in a 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 skilled trades at a school, institute, or branch of the Armed Services

When required to operate motor vehicles, candidates must possess a valid New York State driver’s license appropriate for the type of vehicle to be operated.

Preferred Qualifications

• Four Years Building Automation Systems (BAS) field experience
• Certifications from Siemens or Andover Controls BAS training schools
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Strong Information Technology aptitude

Physical Demands

Bending, twisting, ability to lift 50 pounds, climb ladders, access equipment located on mezzanines, catwalks, basements and crawlspaces. Ability to work off ladders, scaffolding, in confined spaces and/or where air monitoring may be required. Work in loud/noisy dusty/dirty environments. Work with or around high-pressure steam, high-voltage electrical systems and rotating equipment.

Salary Range

$48,956

Work Days

Weekdays - Monday - Friday

Work Hours

7 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Type

Full-Time

Campus

All Campuses