Trades Specialist (Electrician), Residential Maintenance Services

The Division of Student Life is accepting applications to fill a full-time Trades Specialist (Electrician) position within Residential Maintenance Services. In this role, you will collaborate with a team of dynamic and diverse individuals and ensure safety of electrical and maintenance of electrical components across UB’s North and South campuses. All the Student Life trades, and custodial staff work within UB’s 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. Their 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.

Key Responsibilities

Trades Specialists (Electrician) may supervise and instruct others in the repair, maintenance, and installation of electrical systems and equipment.

• May prepare wiring diagrams from verbal or written instructions to accomplish a project.
• From plans, may recommend to supervisor the kind, quantity, and quality of materials to be used.
• Assembles materials, tools and equipment required to accomplish the work according to plan.
• Performs journey level tasks as required.
• Gives verbal instructions and/or demonstrates proper method of performing electrical work and the use of electrician tools and equipment.
• Observes and inspects the work while in progress and when completed to ensure that the job is done properly and that electrical codes are followed.
  
  

At Campus Living, we strive to achieve personal growth and learning 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 university’s goals of inclusive excellence.

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.

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, you’ll 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.

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.c
  
  

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