Maintenance Assistant / Facilities

SUNY Brockport NY•SUNY Brockport, NY

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Founded in 1835, State University of New York (SUNY) Brockport is an exceptional regional comprehensive public university that offers high-quality undergraduate and graduate degree programs in the arts, business, education, health, humanities, social sciences, and STEM. The University’s curriculum is grounded in the liberal arts and sciences and emphasizes experiential learning. Located only a few miles from Lake Ontario in a quaint “Village on the Erie Canal,” SUNY Brockport is conveniently situated between the cities of Rochester and Buffalo — the fourth and second largest cities in New York State. Inspiring excellence through growth, engagement, and transformation is our mission. Join the inclusive community of dedicated faculty, staff, and students who together are Building a Better Brockport! SUNY Brockport has a strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an affirmative action equal opportunity employer. We welcome individuality and encourage you to utilize your unique talents and bring your skills as we collaboratively strive to build meaningful lives and vibrant communities. SUMMARY SUNY Brockport is accepting applications for a Maintenance Assistant. 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. They perform the activities of this class with considerable independence when supervision is not available and performs routine activities with considerable independence. Identifies, removes, packs, transports, or disposes of hazardous materials including asbestos, lead-based paint, waste oil, fuel, and more.

Requirements

Knowledge of the methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in the trade or trades to which assigned
Knowledge of safety standards and procedures
Knowledge of applicable codes and regulations for the trade or trades to which assigned
Ability to read plans, specifications, manuals, and blueprints
Perform moderate to heavy manual labor
Understand and carry out written and oral instructions
Supervise others
Climb ladders and work at heights on scaffolds and platforms
Use the tools, machines, equipment, and materials of the trade or trades to which assigned
Ability to work holidays, scheduled/unscheduled overtime, shift work and college special events
Has the capacity to work both independently and in a team environment
Ability to alternate in different areas as needed
Possesses a valid NYS Driver License
Must be able to obtain Operations and Maintenance certification for asbestos removal
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 at a school, institute, or branch of the Armed Services, such as the New York State Civil Service Employees Association-Partnership (NYS CSEA-P) Applied Skilled Trades Certificate Program. Successful completion of the NYS CSEA-P Applied Skilled Trades Certificate Program includes a total of 288 hours of trade-specific classroom instruction, 45 hours of technical math course work, 45 hours of technical communications course work, and 15 hours of blueprint/schematic reading course work. It does not include 4,000 hours of on-the-job training, as required for the NYS CSEA-P Applied Skilled Trades Traineeship.

Nice To Haves

Technical training/education in related skills.
Skilled in one or more trades.
Demonstrates computer literacy.
Willingness to learn new skills.

Responsibilities

Performs daily inspections of facilities to identify a wide variety of building maintenance tasks or deficiencies needing attention in various zones
Performs corrective actions to identified facilities deficiencies, and/or reports maintenance concerns requiring skilled trades to the appropriate supervisor. Corrective actions include but are not limited to: semi-skilled tasks of the structural, locksmith, mechanical/plumbing and HVAC/R trades as well as basic electrical work and architectural finishes.
Assists skilled trades’ persons when needed
Reviews the Footprints work order system daily and provides appropriate feedback via Footprints
Performs snow removal tasks as assigned
Performs routine and emergency tasks involving scheduled/unscheduled overtime
Removes asbestos during projects and facilitates repairs
Handles various types of hazardous materials such as: asbestos, refrigerants, gas, fuel oil, solvents, and more
Works in confined space situations using personal protective equipment
Uses personal protective equipment when necessary