Facilities and Operations Specialist EOC-NTP-71526

Hudson Valley Community College • City of Troy, NY

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Facilities and Operations Specialist maintains the Capital District Educational Opportunity Center’s facilities and operations at its Troy and Albany locations. The role works under general instructions and immediate or general supervision, depending on the task, and reports to the Coordinator of Budget and Administrative Services. Work assignments may require travel between locations using EOC vehicles. The position opens the Troy facility daily and may be required to open the Albany facility as needed. It also provides after-hours on-site response to security or fire alarm incidents when contacted by Hudson Valley Community College security.

The specialist performs building, grounds, custodial, and equipment maintenance; conducts preventive maintenance checks; coordinates with outside contractors as directed; supports events and room setups; and assists with deliveries, mail, supplies, recycling, and transportation. Duties include operating and maintaining vehicles and a range of powered and general maintenance equipment. The position may supervise specific tasks as required.

The starting salary is $50,000. Hudson Valley Community College offers health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement benefits, tuition waivers for the employee and their spouse and children, and a generous leave policy. Employees of government or not-for-profit organizations might be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. Applicants are encouraged to apply online by November 22, 2026.

Requirements

• Three to five years of experience in building maintenance and the carpentry, plumbing, and electrical trades areas.
• New York State driver's license.
• High school diploma or equivalency.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Open the Troy EOC facility daily and, if needed, the Albany facility.
• Travel between Troy and Albany locations for work assignments using EOC vehicles.
• Track maintenance supplies and tools, and collect and distribute EOC keys with supervisor approval.
• Respond on site after hours when contacted by HVCC security about a security or fire alarm breach.
• Perform monthly preventive maintenance checks and repairs on items such as oil tanks, fire extinguishers, alarm systems, emergency lights, and smoke detectors.
• Work with outside contractors performing EOC repairs and maintenance, as directed.
• Perform tasks to maintain EOC facilities and operations; may supervise specified tasks as needed.
• Install, replace, and repair items such as bulbs, light fixtures, ballasts, outlets, switches, baseboard, walls, ceiling and floor tiles, carpeting, furniture, and equipment.
• Perform semi-skilled carpentry, remodeling, and construction work on windows, doors, floors, walls, and other building components.
• Perform semi-skilled masonry tasks, including mixing plaster and concrete and assisting with bricklaying, plastering, and concrete finishing.
• Prepare surfaces and perform interior and exterior painting or finishing.
• Hang fixtures, assemble equipment and furniture, and run data lines.
• Maintain grounds, including mowing, trimming, weed whacking, removing garbage and litter, snow removal, and exterior repairs.
• Install, troubleshoot, and repair electrical, plumbing, and HVAC equipment and systems as needed.
• Move furniture and arrange rooms.
• Set up events, including audio-visual equipment.
• Perform daily cleaning and stocking as requested.
• Operate trucks, automobiles, air compressors, and other motorized equipment.
• Operate, maintain, and repair snow blowers, tractors, lawn mowers, weed whackers, leaf blowers, fork trucks, pallet jacks, floor machines, side-by-sides, lifts, and other maintenance and custodial equipment.
• Assist with troubleshooting and minor repairs to EOC vehicles.
• Schedule maintenance and service for assigned EOC vehicles and verify they are clean and in good working condition.
• Transport EOC students and staff in EOC vehicles.
• Assist with and receive package and mail deliveries.
• Load and unload materials from trucks and vans.
• Make deliveries as needed, including mail receipts and postage.
• Prepare and deliver items for recycling, shredding, scrap, and surplus.
• Deliver and pick up supplies, equipment, and furniture as needed.
• Perform courier duties to locations including HVCC, SUNY, and EOC sites.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Retirement benefits
• Tuition waivers for the employee and the employee's spouse and children
• Generous leave policy
• Potential eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program for employees of government or not-for-profit organizations

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED