Maintenance Assistant- Facilities

SUNY Brockport

Salary: $42,641.00
Annually
Location: SUNY Brockport
Job Type: Classified Facilities Full-Time
Job Number:
2600429
Division: Administration and Finance
Department: Facilities Maintenance & Operations
Opening Date:
07/15/2026
Closing: 7/30/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit:

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 positions 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. Performs 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.

JOB
FUNCTIONS

Essential Functions:

• 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

Job
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

Operating Needs

• 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

REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Qualifications:

• Non-competitive: 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.

  
  
  

Preferred
Qualifications:

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

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Work
Schedule:
40 hours/week: Sunday 11:00am – 7:30 pm; Monday – Thursday, 7:00am – 3:30
pm.

Benefits:
This position is benefits eligible. Find out more about benefits at Careers@Brockport.

Application Instructions:
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Respond to the canvass letter (if
applicable). Submit your application, cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references via our Employment
Opportunities website at jobs.hr.brockport.edu by July 30, 2026.

Please note, if you have retired from a New York State Public
Employee Retirement System (Teachers Retirement System or Employees Retirement System), you may be subject to an earnings limitation. Please
familiarize yourself with the rules and regulations when applying for this position.

Background Investigation
Statement:
All applicants are subject to a pre-employment background check.

Pre-Employment Drug
Testing:
Pre-employment drug test and DOT physical may be required for positions requiring a valid Class A or B CDL driver’s
license with passenger endorsement.

Non-Discrimination Statement/Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action
Employer:
SUNY Brockport does not discriminate. SUNY Brockport is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The
University is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational
opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual’s race, color, national origin,
religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic
characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, or criminal conviction. Employees, students, applicants or other members
of the university community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is
prohibited by law, or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.

Diversity
Statement:
SUNY Brockport is committed to creating and maintaining an equitable environment that welcomes, values, and supports
individuals and communities who affirm human dignity. The University provides opportunities for engagement, learning, growth, and
transformation to foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive institution.

Reasonable Accommodations:
SUNY
Brockport provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities, veterans, or wounded warriors where appropriate. If you need
reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Office of Human Resources or email your
request to Tamara Gouger, AVP for Human Resources and ADA Coordinator, at tgouger@brockport.edu.
Determinations or requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

SUNY Brockport is an 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.

To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/brockport/jobs/5411867/maintenance-assistant-facilities

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