Cortland, NY, USA
4 days ago
Facility Operations Assistant 1/Summer Grounds
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Budget Title FACILITY OPERATIONS ASSISTANT 1/SUMMER GROUNDS Campus Title Facility Operations Assistant 1/Summer Grounds School/Division Finance and Management, Division of Department Grounds Staff Sub-Type Staff & Administration Salary Level SG006 Salary Range $17.35 per hour Salary Determination Starting salary rates are based on multiples factors which may include the position’s major responsibilities, the applicant’s background including education, work experience, and key competencies, the university’s strategic priorities, internal peer equity and external market analyses, applicable federal, state, and local laws and negotiated labor contracts. Position Effort Part-Time (enter FTE below) If Part-Time, enter FTE: 70 Is this a temporary position? Yes If Temporary, enter End Date: 08/15/2025 Position Summary Working with campus Grounds department employees, engaging in a variety of outdoor needs.
These are temporary positions from May 19 through August 15

Working 4 days per week at a minimum of 28 hours. Opportunity for additional hours as well.
Hours are 7am – 2:30pm
Monday through Thursday with Friday/Saturday/Sunday pass days, OR,
Tuesday though Friday with Saturday/Sunday/Monday pass days

SELECTED CANDIDATES MAY NOT HOLD ANOTHER POSITION ON CAMPUS DURING THE DURATION OF THIS ASSIGNMENT. PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO APPLICATIONS RECEIVED BY WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16, 2025. What makes SUNY Cortland a great place to work? • 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 Grounds activities will include assisting staff with the following: Weeding, watering and mulching Push mow/string trim, sweeping, raking, shoveling debris Planting of trees and shrubs Various tasks as needed Functional and Supervisory Relationships Reports to Larry Cohenno, Head Grounds Supervisor
laurence.cohenno@cortland.edu Required Qualifications Positions are being offered to SUNY and Community College Students.
Minimally, you must be enrolled on at least a half time basis over the summer sessions, and/or be enrolled to commence studies for the Fall 2025 semester (proof of matriculation will be required). Students graduating in May 2025 are NOT eligible.

Must have the ability to perform moderate physical labor (lifting up to 50 lbs.) Preferred Qualifications About the University A top public university of approximately 6,600 students located in the geographic center of New York State, SUNY Cortland provides accessible, affordable education to students from across the U.S. body. One of 13 comprehensive universities in the State University of New York system, SUNY Cortland prides itself on its rigorous undergraduate and graduate programs in the liberal arts, sciences, education, and professional studies. For more than 150 years, SUNY Cortland has provided unmistakable value for students seeking a well-rounded academic, athletic, and social experience. The University ranks among the top campuses in the nation on Money magazine’s “Best Colleges for Your Money List,” fields a powerhouse Division III athletics program and boasts an impressive network of alumni making a difference in education, business, government, fitness, medicine and many other fields. EEO Statement The State University of New York at 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. Job Close Date 07/01/2025 Posting Detail Information

Posting Number S23305 Review Start Date 04/14/2025 Open Until Filled Yes Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://jobs.cortland.edu/postings/9988 Special Instructions Special Instructions to Applicant

Special Instructions to Applicant Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* These positions require routine moderate to heavy physical labor in warm and/or humid conditions for 28 hours a week. Are you able to perform these responsibilities with or without a reasonable accommodation? Yes No * Are you a current SUNY or Community College Student Yes No * If you answered yes, to being a current SUNY or Community College Student, please indicate which campus you attend.

(Open Ended Question)

If you are a recently accepted student and will begin classes in the Fall semester, please upload a copy of your campus acceptance letter.

(Open Ended Question)

Documents Needed to Apply Required Documents Optional Documents Curriculum Vitae or Resume Cover Letter Class Schedule (Student Positions Only)
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