Trades Specialist (Mason Plasterer), Campus Operations

Posted: 25-Feb-24

Location: Buffalo, New York

Salary: Open

Categories:

Facilities//Maintenance/Trades
Staff/Administrative

Internal Number: 48337

Position Title: Trades Specialist (Mason Plasterer), Campus Operations

Posting Number: C240033

Employer: State

Salary Range: $47,530

FTE: 1.00

Position Summary:

The Trades Specialist (Mason Plasterer) position is located within the Facilities Department at the University. The incumbent of this position will be responsible for:

• Constructing forms.
• Laying building materials such as stone, brick, concrete cinder block to construct or repair walls, partitions, utility manholes, walkways and stairs, firebrick linings in furnaces and chimneys.
• Following blueprints and specifications by measuring distance from reference points and marking guidelines on working surfaces.
• Mixing mortar; spreading on working surfaces.
• Smoothing and finishing surfaces of poured concrete floors, walls and sidewalks to specified texture.
• Applying ceramic tiles to walls, floors and ceilings.
• Applying plaster to walls and ceilings. 
• Repairs broken or loose plaster and other masonry surfaces.
• Erecting scaffolding and ladders and work from them as needed.
• Observing and inspecting the work in progress to insure job quality.
• Overseeing a small work crew of semiskilled workers.

Outstanding Benefits Package
Working at UB comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal and academic pursuit – all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness. We support your growth and development through our career coaching and training department and we qualify as a public service loan forgiveness organization. Learn more about our benefits website .
About The University at Buffalo
The University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is one of America’s 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 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

To qualify for this position, you must have one or more of the following:

• Four (4) years of full-time experience in masonry 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 masonry at a school, institute, or branch of the Armed Services program. Apprenticeship training in masonry or training gained by completion of technical courses in masonry at a school, institute, or branch of the Armed Services may be substituted on a year for year basis.
• Successful completion of an NYS two-year Mason & Plasterer Traineeship or NYS two-year masonry training program;
• Successful completion of any equivalent masonry two-year training or apprenticeship program;
• Four (4) years of full-time experience in masonry under a skilled tradesperson.

*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 posses a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Quick learner and exhibit self motivational skills.
• Adequate ability to understand specialty masonry and plastering systems.
• Knowledge of the standards practices, processes, tools, equipment, and materials of masonry and plastering.
• Strong team mentality.
• Willing to earn technical certification’s, relevant training, or other documentation that illustrates depth in this trade.
• Understand and execute safe work practices and procedures.
• Demonstrate applicable institutional knowledge and practices of the campuses and its operation.
• Be willing to work overtime and holidays, sometimes with little or no advance notice.

Deadline for Applicants: 03/08/2024

Quicklink for Posting: 48337

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About University at Buffalo (SUNY)
The University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is SUNY’s most comprehensive public research university, and an outstanding place to work. UB amplifies ambition for faculty and staff by offering endless possibilities to achieve more. Here, people from all backgrounds and cultures challenge and inspire each other to discover, learn and succeed. Dedicated staff and engaged faculty collaborate to further knowl¬edge and understanding, and develop tenacious graduates who are valued for their talents and their impact on global society.
UB is one of America’s 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 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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