Campus Maintenance Specialist - SUNY Ulster

Campus Maintenance Specialist

Full-time, Grade 11 CSEA
35 hours per week, 12 months per year
Entry level hourly rate: $25.44

 

Distinguishing Features of the Class:

This class involves responsibility for the performance of specialized activities in monitoring the college heating and air conditioning system as well as performing skilled trades work.  Additionally, incumbents in the class are called upon to perform a variety of maintenance tasks both related and unrelated to the maintenance of the heating and air conditioning system.  The incumbent is also responsible for the inspection of building roofs and the performance of preventive maintenance.  Work is performed under general supervision.  Supervision may be exercised over other maintenance personnel when engaged in activities associated with the area of specialty; does related work as required.
 
 

Typical Work Activities:

The typical work activities listed below, while providing representative examples of the variety of work assignments in the title, do not describe any individual position.  Incumbents in this title may perform some or all of the following, as well as other related activities not described.
 

• Monitors, and makes adjustments in programmed controls of the college's heating and air conditioning system;
• Changes filters on air handling units on a schedule basis;
• Performs preventive maintenance on heat and air conditioning as well as other related equipment;
• Maintains records on maintenance performed and energy consumed by college;
• Inspects college roofs and performs preventive maintenance where necessary;
• Paints rooms, halls, doors and ceilings;
• Performs troubleshooting and a variety of maintenance, construction and repair tasks.

 

Full Performance knowledge, skills, abilities and personal characteristics:

Good knowledge of the skilled trades; good knowledge of practices and procedures of roofing trade; working knowledge of the procedures used to monitor the heating and air conditioning control unit; working knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures used in heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems; skill in performing preventive maintenance to HVAC units; ability to maintain records and reports; ability to perform maintenance tasks and activities; ability to follow oral and written instructions; manual dexterity; mechanical aptitude. 

 

Minimum Qualifications: Either:

Three (3) years of experience as a journeyman level trades worker in one or more of the building construction or maintenance trades or in the maintenance of a heating, ventilation, air conditioning system.

Note 1:  A journeyman trades worker for purposes of these qualifications is defined as an individual who has completed an apprenticeship program working under the direction of a skilled trades worker; OR an individual who has worked as a helper or assistant to a skilled trades worker for a minimum of four (4) years.  Advanced specialized formal training may be substituted for the required four (4) years of experience on a year for year basis; HOWEVER, in  no case may training be substituted for the required three (3) years of journeyman level experience described in the minimum qualifications.
 
Note: Post secondary education in a field of specialty directly related to the maintenance or engineering principal of heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems may be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis up to two (2) years.  
 

Additional Information:

SUNY Ulster offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision, NYS Retirement Plan, SUNY Perks, tuition waivers, including dependent waivers, and tuition assistance.
 
In addition, CSEA covered members receive, on an annual basis: 10 vacation days, 12 sick days, 5 personal days, and 15 holidays including 4 floating holidays. CSEA covered members who are required to work on a Holiday will be compensated at the overtime rate for all hours worked and in addition, shall be given commensurate time off.
 

Application Process:

The position is open until filled. However, to ensure consideration, application materials should be received by 4:00 pm on July 1, 2024 to be given priority consideration SUNY Ulster reserves the right to close, continue, cancel, postpone or restart the recruitment at any time.
Applicants must submit the following materials to be considered for the position:

• Cover Letter/ letter of interest
• Resume
• Contact information for three references

To apply for the position, visit our application page at:  Application for Campus Maintenance Specialist

Please submit only materials requested. All documents included in your application file become the property of the College. Applicants who fail to submit all required materials will not be considered.
We invite you to be part of a dedicated community of learners in an academic department that puts students first. Please go to www.sunyulster.edu for additional campus community information.

SUNY Ulster is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The college encourages applications from all qualified applicants. This position is contingent upon adequate funding. Offer and assignment of employment is subject to verification of all information provided on the employment application, credentials, transcripts, fingerprint check, verification of the right to work in the United States and all other required pre-employment conditions are met.

Applicants who are protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act and who, due to a disability, require accommodations for completing the application process, testing (if required for the position), or the interview, should notify the Human Resources Office 10 working days before the accommodation is required.

Neither the smoking of tobacco (nor other substances) nor the use of electronic vaporizers is permitted on the campus grounds.

SUNY Ulster does not reimburse applicants for travel, lodging or any other costs incurred by applicant to attend interviews. All interviewing costs incurred will be the responsibility of the applicant. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview. Internal applicants are not guaranteed an interview.

Conditions of Employment

This position is in the Civil Service Employee Association, Inc., Local 100, AFSCME, AFL-CIO bargaining unit.

Employment with SUNY Ulster is not complete or official until applicants meet all pre-employment requirements. All new employees are required to submit proof of eligibility to work in the United States. Employees must submit fingerprints for the New York Department of Justice clearance. All positions are contingent upon adequate funding.


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ULSTER COUNTY                                                                    Adopted:  February 23, 1979
1030 CMS MTC SP                                                                           Revised:   July 22, 2019
Classification: Non-Competitive
Grade: 11
Union: CSEA

 

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