Trades Specialist (Electrician)

Posting Details

Position Information


Fiscal Year
2025-2026


Position Title
Trades Specialist (Electrician)


Classification Title
Trades Specialist (Electrician)


Department
Campus Operations


Posting Number
C250150


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Employer
State


Bargaining Unit
03 - CSEA (Oper)


Appointment Type

Classified Appointment Term
Permanent/Contingent Permanent


Classified Position Type
Non-Competitive Classified


Temporary Until

Salary Grade
SG12

Posting Detail Information


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.

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.

The University at Buffalo is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with a disability.

Departmental Operating 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

Minimum Qualifications


Oneor 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.

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.

Our University Community

Prodig+
No


Executive Position
No


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.

Driving Requirements
Driving is not a required duty for this position. Employees who choose to operate university vehicles for business purposes must be enrolled in the LENS program to verify a valid Class D driver's license.


Salary Range
$52,694


Additional Salary Information

Work Days
Weekdays - Monday - Friday


Work Hours


8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Scheduled Work Days
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday


Job Type
Full-Time


Campus
All Campuses


Posting Alerts

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

Is a background check required for this posting?
Yes


Background Check Notification
For non-internal applicants: a selected candidate will have to complete and pass a background check prior to appointment.

Contact Information


Contact's Name
Mitchell Kish


Contact's Pronouns

Contact's Title
Maintenance Supervisor 2 (Electric Shop)


Contact's Email
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Contact's Phone
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Posting Dates


Posted
11/25/2025


Deadline for Applicants
Open Until Filled


Date to be Filled