Service & Repair Mechanic (HVAC-R), Residential Maintenance Services

Service & Repair Mechanic (HVAC-R), Residential Maintenance Services

Position Information

Position Title: Service & Repair Mechanic (HVAC-R), Residential Maintenance Services
Department: Residential Maintenance Services
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Job Type: Full-Time

Posting Detail Information

Position Summary

The Division of Student Life is accepting applications to fill a full time Service & Repair Mechanic ( HVAC -R) position within Residential Maintenance Services. In this role, you will work with a team of dynamic and diverse individuals and ensure that equipment is 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.

As a Service and Repair Mechanic ( HVAC -R), your contributions will ensure that equipment and systems are installed correctly, properly maintained, and repaired as needed.

Responsibilities include:

• Supervising and training designated staff as applicable.
• Troubleshooting, diagnosing, repairing, and replacing compressors, pumps, and electric motors.
• Troubleshooting, diagnosing, adjusting, and replacing parts & controls to include Building Management Systems.
• Installing and maintaining equipment.
• Operating and performing repairs to refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment.
• Inspecting and troubleshooting equipment for leaks and electrical/mechanical failures.

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. 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.

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.

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.

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:

1. Successful completion of a NYS two-year Service & Repair Mechanic ( HVAC -R) Traineeship or NYS two-year refrigeration repair and maintenance training program;
2. OR successful completion of any equivalent refrigeration two-year training or apprenticeship program;*
3. 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.

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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a college or university residential setting.
• The ability to respond to after-hours service calls.

Physical Demands

• Frequently moves machinery and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds across campus.
• The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside tight spaces to access file machinery.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50 percent of the time. Occasionally ascends/descends a ladder to service equipment.

Salary Range
$50,425

Special Instructions Summary

Is a background check required for this posting?
No

Contact Information

Contact's Name: Heidi Tschopp
Contact's Pronouns:
Contact's Title: Administrative Assistant
Contact's Email: [email protected]
Contact's Phone: 716-829-2250

Posting Dates

Posted: 05/13/2026
Deadline for Applicants: Internal Only
Date to be filled: 07/02/2026

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