Maintenance Supervisor 1

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About Buffalo State 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 11/04/2026

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 meet the required qualifications. 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. 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. Response to after hour emergency needs is required.

Brief Job Description Click here for a summary of the state benefits offered for this position.

The Maintenance Supervisor 1 supervises and coordinates the activities of skilled and semi-skilled employees and other workers engaged in performing maintenance, preventative maintenance and inspections throughout the entire campus. They also develop and maintain quality assurance programs on work performed by their staff. This is a working supervisor position and performs skilled trades tasks in a variety of the trades, as well as working with internal and external stake holders to ensure good communication.

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.

Key responsibilities include:

• perform journeyman heating, ventilation and air conditioning work around the facility, the incumbent will frequently perform duties in the maintenance, installation, alteration and repair of pipes, fittings, fixtures and controls of heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems, according to specifications and applicable codes.
• Respond to daily service requests (work orders) and scheduled preventative maintenance
• Diagnose, troubleshoot and overhaul the following: All types of coolers, refrigerators, freezers, air conditioning units and systems, Humidifiers, Compressors, Ventilators, and Cooling towers and other similar and related equipment
• Diagnose, troubleshoot and service the HVAC building automation systems (BAS) and electrical/mechanical equipment of all types found on campus. These are mechanical, electrical and computerized equipment used to perform HVAC 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 HVAC building control equipment and systems
• Involved in all facets of small mechanical HVAC equipment and building control system (BCS) projects
• Provide high level of customer service
• Expected to perform emergency service promptly when-notified
• Read and understand prints and schematics
• Work with and direct outside contractors when necessary, Inspect work performed by outside contractors to ascertain conformance with project specifications.
• 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.
• Evaluate the work performance of subordinate employees, other duties as assigned.

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

Special Notes: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. If you currently need sponsorship or will need it in the future to maintain employment authorization, you do not meet eligibility requirements. Additionally, please note that Buffalo State is not an E-Verify employer.

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 and frequent exposure to various weather conditions. Work with or around high-pressure steam, high-voltage electrical systems and rotating equipment.

Required Qualifications Non-competitive: one year of trade experience subsequent to the completion of an apprenticeship or equivalent training and experience such as that required for a Trades Specialist (Carpenter), Trades Specialist (Electrician), Service & Repair Mechanic (Electronics), Trades Generalist, Grounds Construction Supervisor, Trades Specialist (Locksmith), Trades Specialist (Machinist), Trades Specialist (Mason & Plasterer), Service & Repair Mechanic (Motor Equipment), Trades Specialist (Painter), Trades Specialist (Plumber & Steamfitter), Service & Repair Mechanic (HVAC-R), Trades Specialist (Roofing), or Trades Specialist (Welder).

Current certification in EPA608 Universal Refrigerant License and DEC CAT .7G (cooling tower) applicator license, and valid NYS Driver’s License at the time of appointment and as a condition of continued employment.

Preferred Qualifications

Application Deadline Date 11/14/2026

Open Until Filled No

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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 204, (716) 878-6210. Buffalo State is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. If you have any questions, please contact Jamie Warnes at warnesje@buffalostate.edu 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.

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