Position Information

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AgencySUNY Cortland

TitleFacility Operations Assistant 1 (Grounds)

Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary Grade06

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $36232 to $36232 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Labor Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation Tuesday through Saturday, with Sunday and Monday pass-days

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 21 Graham Avenue

City Cortland

StateNY

Zip Code13045

Job Specifics

Duties Description Summary:
A full-time grounds worker position working Tuesday through Saturday, with Sunday and Monday days off, 6:00 AM-2:30 PM. During winter and summer months this position returns to Monday through Friday with Saturday and Sunday pass-days. In the winter, the position may work 4:00 AM to 12:30 PM, or 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM, or 6am to 2:30 pm depending on operational need and seniority within the department.

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Benefits/Perks of NYS Employment:
• Our positions provide predictable salary progressions, and many offer permanency.

• Generous benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, various retirement program options, paid family leave and/or parental leaves, flexible spending and dependent care accounts, long term disability and tuition reimbursement.

• SUNY Cortland prioritizes work-life balance and well-being in all forms. The university’s state-of-the-art Student Life Center is free for employees to use, with membership options for families. SUNY Cortland’s Child Care Center welcomes the children of employees and community members, as space allows. Alternate work schedules are available with a supervisor’s approval.

• Professional development opportunities exist through training, continuing education programs, tuition reimbursement and conference travel, based on funding.

• Cortland County and surrounding areas offer easy access to arts, entertainment, outdoor recreation and much more. Experience Cortland dives deep into the region’s offerings.

Major Responsibilities:
• Maintain the appearance and condition of grounds by sweeping, raking, and shoveling debris.

• Plant seeds, shrubs, and trees.

• Cut grass, trim shrubs, and fertilize lawns.

• Remove dead trees and load trucks.

• Maintain roads, parking lots, walkways, and steps.

• Break up concrete and asphalt and apply patch.

• Maintain athletic fields.

• Assist with snow removal during winter months. Comprises 80-90% of the job and hand shoveling represents a significant portion of snow removal.

Minimum Qualifications Must have a valid drivers license at time of hire.
Applicant will be required to obtain a NYS commercial pesticide technician license within twelve (12) months of appointment.

SPECIAL NOTE: This position is a labor class position and as such is not subject to selection on the basis of seniority. Selection of the candidates shall be at the campus’s discretion from among those who apply.

Additional Comments 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.

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.

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 21 Graham Avenue

City Cortland

State NY

Zip Code 13045

 

Notes on ApplyingSubmit an on-line employment application at https://jobs.cortland.edu/postings/10686.
For more information, or if you need assistance with the on-line application process, please contact the Human Resources Office, ext 2146.