Maintenance Assistant - Facilities

About the role

SUNY Brockport is accepting applications for a Maintenance Assistant position. The Maintenance Assistant performs routine, repetitive maintenance, installation, and repair tasks in one or a combination of the mechanical, building construction, motor equipment, and electrical trades. They also perform journey‑level activities under supervision or after receiving detailed instructions, to learn and perfect their skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily inspections of facilities to identify maintenance tasks or deficiencies.
• Correct identified deficiencies, including semi‑skilled tasks in structural, locksmith, mechanical/plumbing, HVAC/R, basic electrical work, and architectural finishes.
• Assist skilled tradespersons when needed.
• Review the Footprints work order system daily and provide appropriate feedback.
• Perform snow removal tasks as assigned.
• Handle routine and emergency tasks involving scheduled/unscheduled overtime.
• Remove asbestos during projects and facilitate related repairs.
• Handle hazardous materials such as asbestos, refrigerants, gas, fuel oil, solvents, etc.
• Work in confined spaces using personal protective equipment.
• Use personal protective equipment as required for various tasks.

Requirements

• Knowledge of methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in the assigned trade(s).
• Knowledge of safety standards and procedures.
• Knowledge of applicable codes and regulations for the assigned trade(s).
• Ability to read plans, specifications, manuals, and blueprints.
• Ability to perform moderate to heavy manual labor.
• Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
• Ability to supervise others.
• Ability to climb ladders and work at heights on scaffolds and platforms.
• Ability to use tools, machines, equipment, and materials of the assigned trade(s).
• Ability to work holidays, scheduled/unscheduled overtime, shift work, and college special events.
• Capacity to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Flexibility to alternate among different areas as needed.
• Valid NYS driver’s license.
• Ability to obtain Operations and Maintenance certification for asbestos removal.

Minimum Qualifications

• Two years of full‑time experience in maintenance or mechanical work under the supervision of a skilled tradesperson; or
• Completion of an appropriate two‑year technical school course (e.g., NYS CSEA‑P Applied Skilled Trades Certificate Program) or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Successful completion of the NYS CSEA‑P Applied Skilled Trades Certificate Program, which includes 288 hours of trade‑specific classroom instruction, 45 hours of technical math, 45 hours of technical communications, and 15 hours of blueprint/schematic reading.
• When required to operate motor vehicles, a valid New York State driver’s license appropriate for the vehicle type.

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical training/education in related skills.
• Proficiency in one or more trades.
• Computer literacy.
• Willingness to learn new skills.

Benefits

This position is benefits‑eligible. Details about benefits can be found at Careers@Brockport.

Pay

Salary: $44,560.00 annually.

Schedule

40 hours per week: Tuesday – Friday, 7:00 am – 3:30 pm; Saturday, 11:00 am – 7:30 pm.