Temporary Facilities Operations Assistant 1 (Grounds) - SUNY Plattsburgh : Job Details

Search Number CPJ # 8852 Title Temporary Facilities Operations Assistant 1 (Grounds) Category Clerical/Maintenance/Service Department Grounds Maintenance Position Summary

Grounds Maintenance is dedicated to maintaining the natural beauty of our 300-acre campus completing routine maintenance for a variety of surfaces and areas. We are part of the Administration & Finance division provides essential services to our campus, local, state, federal and international customers. We are responsible for human, physical, financial and technical resources. As professionals, we navigate systems in a collaborative and sensitive way to assist the College in achieving its educational mission. This position is expected to work Monday-Friday, 6:00a.m - 2:30p.m.

Examples of Duties & Responsibilities:

Working both within a crew and alone, this position is responsible for the upkeep of campus grounds including but not limited to, mowing lawns by hand and with power equipment; management of trees, shrubbery, plants, and flowers, including the pulling of weeds; spraying of pesticides under the supervision of a certified applicator; and maintaining outdoor athletic and recreational facilities. In the winter, duties are expected to include shoveling, plowing, and snow blowing of snow which requires the proper and safe use of multiple types of equipment and vehicles. Other duties may include patching blacktop and operating chainsaws. Ensuring the proper maintenance of grounds equipment is also necessary. As illustrated, it is important to note that the activities and tasks assigned will vary according to the season and daily weather conditions. Evening and weekend work are also expected and may be required based on operational need and this position is subject to recall when deemed necessary by appropriate personnel. As SUNY Plattsburgh is an institution that delivers challenging and high-quality educational experiences to a diverse group of learners, the successful candidate must demonstrate an understanding of and sensitivity to diversity, inclusion, and equity-minded policies, programs, and practices.

Required Qualifications:

* Ability to understand and carry out written and/or oral instructions

* Physically able to perform the tasks of the position including, but not limited to, those in the Examples of Duties & Responsibilities

* Valid driver's license and the ability to drive state vehicles with proper authorization

* A demonstrated ability to work effectively and collegially with a variety of individuals

Preferred Qualifications:

* Prior grounds maintenance experience

Salary (Applicant View)

$35,177 - $43,521

Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes To receive full consideration, supply all requested documents by: 09/21/2024 Special Instructions to Applicants

Please include a complete application and contact information for three current professional references. A resume is also strongly encouraged. Additional information may be requested at a later step in the process.

EEO Statement

SUNY Plattsburgh is an equal opportunity employer, committed to excellence through diversity. As an equal opportunity employer and a government contractor subject to VEVRAA, SUNY Plattsburgh complies with hiring regulations regarding sex, color, religion, national origin, disability, age and veteran status.

Pay Equity Statement

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Office of Employee Relations at (518) ###-#### or via email at [email protected]