Salary : $44,914.00 - $51,440.00 Annually
Location : Buffalo, NY
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: POSTING
Department: PUBLIC WORKS
Opening Date: 05/20/2026
Closing Date: 5/30/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Fee: $0.00
RESIDENCE: Residence is a requirement for all positions. In the absence of clear and convincing evidence to the contrary, an applicant shall be deemed a non-resident if he/she cannot show ninety (90) days of continuous and uninterrupted residence in the City of Buffalo prior to filing application. THIS DOES NOT APPLY TO ANYONE APPLYING FOR THE BUFFALO POLICE ENTRY LEVEL EXAMINATION.
PLEASE TAKE NOTICE THAT THE ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BUFFALO MANDATE CONTINUOUS RESIDENCY IN THE CITY DURING YOUR EMPLOYMENT, EXCEPT FOR POSITIONS SPECIFICALLY EXEMPT UNDER STATE LAW.
FEE: WHERE INDICATED, A NON-REFUNDABLE APPLICATION PROCESSING FEE MUST ACCOMPANY YOUR APPLICATION VIA CHECK, CASH OR MONEY ORDER (If using check for payment, your check must clear to complete processing.)
Check with Civil Service office for fee waiver info.
Distinguishing Features of the Class
An incumbent to a position in this class serves as a general handyman by performing a variety of semi-skilled duties including Carpentry, Electrical, Plumbing and Mechanical work as assigned. The work that is performed by the Maintenance Assistant (Water) involves the working knowledge of one or more of the skilled trades indicated above. Work is performed under the immediate supervision of the Pumping Plant Superintendent orWater Treatment Supervisor. When directed, work may also be performed in unison with, and under the auspices of, a Chief Pumping Plant Engineer, Senior First Class Stationary Engineer, General Mechanic, Filtration Plant Maintenance Supervisor 1, and Electrician. Work assignments are performed in accordance with established methods and procedures. Supervision may be exercised over Laborers assigned.
Examples of work (Illustration Only)
Serves as a general handyman performing a variety of duties in such areas as masonry, bricklaying, plumbing, carpentry, electrical, painting, and oiling as directed;
Cleans floors, windows, and performs a variety of routine and special custodial and janitorial tasks as directed.
Under direction cleans, operates, lubricates and repairs steam and hot water boilers, may mix chemicals for boiler treatment and monitors equipment ensuring chemical feed pumps are supplying the chemicals to the boilers and other equipment; Overhauls and performs maintenance on pumps and other equipment including but not limited to, storage tanks, filters, HVAC systems, and sewer system components as directed. Inspects operating and processing equipment including, bearings, packing, oil levels, gauges, meters, backflow devices, safety equipment, and other equipment as required to operate a water treatment facility. Completes and files written or electronic reports as required.
Performs retention basin, lagoon and mix tank cleaning and maintenance, operates and maintains dewatering equipment including a centrifuge as directed.
Maintains de-chlorination equipment as directed.
Operates non CDL required vehicles, pick-up truck or other motorized equipment including but notlimited to forklift, lawn tractors, walk behind mowers, and snow removal equipmentin the performance of their duties.
Cuts grass, maintains landscaping, performs general grounds keeping plows and shovels snow; Unloads delivered chemicals;
Performs related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Open Competitive
Applicants must have a High School Diploma, GED, or Equivalency Diploma, plus one year of full-time manual labor work experience.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT
Possession of a current NYS Drivers License which must be presented at time of appointment and maintained during employment.
NOTE: Verifiable part-time experience will be pro-rated to meet full time
experience requirements.
Proof of education must be presented at time of appointment.
*Applicants must consent to screening requirements of the New York State License Event Notification Service (LENS). This provision is in accordance with Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Section 382.703(a) and cannot be performed without the consent of the applicant.
THE CITY OF BUFFALO IS AN EQUAL OPPORUNITY EMPLOYER
Additional Information
FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Ability to read and interpret gauges and meters;
Ability to follow oral and written instructions;
Mechanical aptitude;
Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
The City of Buffalo's benefit package is designed to give our employees and their love one's, comfort, safety, and stability they need in serving our community each and every day.
Our offerings include:
-Medical and vision, Dental, Life Insurance (basic) and (supplemental)
-New York State Retirement System
-Deferred Compensation Plan
-Employee Assistance Program for employee/family members
-Flexible Spending Accounts
-Liberal holidays & vacation
-Growth Opportunities and Steady earnings potential
