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Posted: 12-May-26
Location: Buffalo, New York
Type: Full-time
Categories:
Facilities//Maintenance/Trades
Staff/Administrative
Internal Number: 7146407
Trades Generalist
Position Information
Position Title: Trades Generalist
Department: Residential Maintenance Services
Posting Link: https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/62272
Job Type: Full-Time
Posting Detail Information
Position Summary
The Division of Student Life is accepting applications to fill a full time Trades Generalist position within Residential Maintenance Services. In this role, you will work with a team of dynamic and diverse individuals and ensure that structures and equipment are installed correctly, properly maintained and repaired as needed across UBs North and South campuses. All the Student Life trades, and custodial staff work within UBs residential halls and apartments.
In a typical year, Campus Living houses up to 7,500 students at UB. Our skilled trades and custodial staff care for the buildings our students live in. Our priority is the health and safety of our students. Without dedicated cleaners and maintenance staff, the university would not be able to have a residential program.
As a Trades Generalist, your contributions will ensure that structures and equipment are installed correctly, properly maintained, and repaired as needed.
Your responsibilities will include:
In a typical year, Campus Living houses up to 7,500 students at UB. Our skilled trades and custodial staff care for the buildings our students live in. Our priority is the health and safety of our students. Without dedicated cleaners and maintenance staff, the university would not be able to have a residential program.
As a Trades Generalist, your contributions will ensure that structures and equipment are installed correctly, properly maintained, and repaired as needed.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Performs and is responsible for routine replacement and repairs of plumbing systems & fixtures.
- Performs and is responsible for routine replacement and repairs of HVAC equipment
- Repairing and installing equipment such as dishwashers, laundry equipment, repair leaks in supply/drain lines.
- Performs and is responsible for routine replacement and repairs of electrical systems & devices
- Semi-skilled carpentry activities include repairing doors, windows, stairs, railing, furniture, and door hardware.
- Masonry and concrete repairs or installations, Painting
- Make repairs to vacant living spaces.
- Install light fixtures, outlets, and switches.
In the event of an emergency, services related to the health and safety of students, faculty, staff, and guests, and the security and maintenance of facilities are essential and must continue. Employees hired into this position are designated as Level 1 meaning they are considered essential and are expected to report to campus so that these services will continue without disruption.
Learn more:
- Our benefits, where we prioritize your well-being and success to enhance every aspect of your life.
- Being a part of the University at Buffalo community
About Student Life
Student Life is dedicated to creating a student-centered environment that fosters engagement, well-being, and success. Guided by four strategic priorities-student engagement, health and wellness, personalized support, and advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice-we provide transformative experiences that empower students to grow, lead, and thrive. As a member of Student Life, youll join a team of passionate professionals united by shared values and a commitment to student success. We think big, act boldly, and pursue excellence with purpose. Together, we build inclusive communities, champion discovery, and celebrate the achievements that shape the UB experience.
At Campus Living, , we strive to achieve personal & professional growth every day, for everyone. We are a community that welcomes and celebrates every student, staff, and guest with all their diverse identities, beliefs, and ways of thinking
Our team recognizes the advantages diverse perspectives and backgrounds bring to the workplace. We are particularly interested in candidates who share this value and will work to achieve the universitys goals of inclusive excellence.
About The University at Buffalo
The University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is one of Americas 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 University at Buffalo.
University at Buffalo is an affirmative action equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Minimum Qualifications
One or more of the following:
- 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.
Preferred Qualifications
- When required to operate motor vehicles, candidates must possess a valid New York State drivers license appropriate for the type of vehicle to be operated.
- Experience working in a college or university residential setting is preferred.
Physical Demands
Routine tasks require light to moderately heavy physical effort. The ability to be in a stationary position, ascend/descend, position self to complete tasks, and work at elevated heights using ladders and scaffolds for extended periods of time with or without an accommodation is required.
Salary Range
$50,425
Special Instructions Summary
Is a background check required for this posting?
Yes
Contact Information
Contact's Name: Heidi Tschopp
Contact's Pronouns:
Contact's Title: Administrative Assistant
Contact's Email: heiditsc@buffalo.edu
Contact's Phone: 716-829-2250
Posting Dates
Posted: 05/11/2026
Deadline for Applicants: 05/25/2026
Date to be filled: 06/04/2026
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The University at Buffalo is a premier, research-intensive public university, and is a New York State flagship university. UB's 30,000 students pursue their academic interests through more than 500 undergraduate, graduate and professional degree programs. UB offers 16 Division I intercollegiate sports that compete at the highest level of competition in the NCAA. Founded in 1846, the University at Buffalo is the largest and most comprehensive university in the State University of New York system (SUNY), and is a member of the Association of American Universities, which is composed of America's leading research universities. UB is consistently recognized as one of the world’s most exceptional, most affordable universities.
Visit our website, https://buffalo.edu, to learn more about the University at Buffalo.
University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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