Job Details

Maintenance Assistant- Facilities Maintenance

Position Number: 7277131
Location: Brockport, NY
Position Type: Facilities Management

Maintenance Assistant- Facilities Maintenance

SUNY Brockport

Salary: $42,641.00 Annually
Location: SUNY Brockport
Job Type: Classified Facilities Full-Time
Job Number: 2600402
Division: Administration and Finance
Department: Facilities Maintenance
Opening Date: 06/30/2026
Closing: 7/15/2026 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

Performs semiskilled maintenance, installation, repair, and troubleshooting of building systems, equipment, and facilities across the mechanical, plumbing, electrical, HVAC/R, building construction, and motor equipment trades. Works both independently and in collaboration with skilled trades personnel, including electricians, plumber/steamfitters, and trades generalists, to complete preventive and corrective maintenance, repairs, and facility improvement projects. Performs routine tasks with considerable independence and assists with journey-level work under supervision or detailed instruction to develop and refine trade skills. Identifies, handles, removes, transports, and disposes of hazardous materials, including asbestos, lead-based paint, waste oil, fuel, refrigerants, and solvents. Responds to routine and emergency work orders, works in confined spaces using required personal protective equipment, and supports safe and efficient facility operations.

JOB FUNCTIONS

Essential Functions:

Performs maintenance, repair, installation, and troubleshooting of plumbing, steam fitting, electrical, HVAC/R, mechanical, structural, life safety systems and equipment
Completes corrective maintenance actions and identifies, documents, and reports facility deficiencies requiring specialized trade support
Responds to routine and emergency work orders, including scheduled and unscheduled overtime assignments
Assists skilled trades personnel with maintenance, repair, and construction projects as needed
Reviews, updates, and documents work activities through the Footprints work order management system
Performs snow removal and other facility support duties as assigned
Safely handles hazardous materials, including asbestos, refrigerants, fuel oil, gas, and solvents, in accordance with applicable regulations and procedures
Works in confined spaces and utilize required personal protective equipment (PPE) to ensure a safe work environment

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, bucket trucks, and aerial platforms.

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 C Driver License or above and pass NYS LENS check.

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 (electrical, plumbing)
Skilled in one or more trades.
Demonstrates computer literacy.
Willingness to learn new skills.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Work Schedule:

40 hours/week: Monday - Friday 7:00am-3:30pm.
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 15, 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/5393775/maintenance-assistant-facilities-maintenance

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