Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 10/15/25
Applications Due: 10/24/25
Vacancy ID: 200357
Position Information
NY HELPNo
AgencySUNY Cortland
TitleService & Repair Assistant (Motor Equipment)
Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance
Salary Grade09
Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $42641 to $42641 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Labor Class
Travel Percentage 0%
Schedule
Workweek Mon-Fri
Hours Per Week 40
Workday
From 6 AM
To 2:30 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
Location
County Cortland
Street Address Graham Avenue
City Cortland
StateNY
Zip Code13045
Job Specifics
Duties Description Summary:
A full time Service & Repair Assistant (Motor Equipment) working Monday through Friday with Saturday and Sunday pass-days. Hours will be 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., and hours may vary based on operational need.
This position performs a variety of repetitive, semiskilled tasks in repair, maintenance and servicing of small engines, lawn mowers, tractors, snowplows and automotive vehicles.
Major Responsibilities:
• Preform routine maintenance and servicing of grounds equipment, automotive equipment and mechanical equipment such as lawn mower blade sharpening, oil changes, bearing replacement, removal and replacement of such components as starters, fuel pumps, water pumps, gas tanks, carburetors, exhaust system components, springs and radiators.
• Perform preventive maintenance on light and medium duty vehicles, tractors, mowers and other non-motorized/motorized grounds equipment.
• Perform welding using electric or oxy-acetylene welding equipment not requiring complex planning and layout or the use of special procedures.
• Assist mechanics in making major mechanical repairs by performing such tasks as disassembling and assembling engines, engine components or mechanical equipment, cleaning parts and inspecting them for wear.
• Change and repair tires, assembles and disassembles automotive equipment and other machinery as directed.
• Assist in lifting and positioning heavy parts and assemblies, cleans parts, lubricates vehicles, changes batteries.
Minimum Qualifications • Two years of experience in mechanical work (i.e. mechanical repairs on automotive and other motor driven equipment) under the supervision of a journey level skilled trades person, or completion of an appropriate two year technical school course (post high school.)
• Must have group one NYS inspection license or ability to get one within one year of hire.
• Working knowledge of the methods, material, tools and equipment used for making a variety of mechanical repairs on automotive and other motor driven equipment.
• Working knowledge of the operation of small engines, lawn mowers, tractors and automotive equipment.
• Ability to work various holidays on a rotational basis.
• Ability to use the tools, equipment and materials of the mechanical trade.
• Ability to understand and carry out written and verbal instructions.
• Working knowledge of windows-based computer and basic keyboarding skills.
• Ability to work On-Call shifts.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
Additional Comments SUNY Cortland employment offers eligibility for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program. The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments have been made under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time for a qualifying employer. For more information and to see if you qualify, visit https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service.
The State University of New York Cortland is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity/Americans with Disabilities Act (AA/EEO/ADA) employer. The university actively seeks applications from women, veterans, individuals with a disability, members of underrepresented groups or anyone that would enrich the diversity of the university.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
How to Apply
Name Billiejo Harris
Telephone 607 753 2146
Fax 607 753 5994
Email Address billiejo.harris@cortland.edu
Address
Street billiejo.harris@cortland.edu
City Cortland
State NY
Zip Code 13045
Notes on ApplyingSubmit an on-line employment application at https://jobs.cortland.edu/postings/10570
For more information, or if you need assistance with the on-line application process, please contact the Human Resources Office, ext 2302.
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