Building Trades -- Facility Operations Assistant 1, SG-06

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SHIFT: Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm

You will be required to provide contact information for three references. At least two of the references should be current/past supervisors.

• References will be contacted after scheduling on-campus interviews.

You will not be able to submit a resume as an attachment. Please be sure to include relevant employment history when completing your application.

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Position Information

Campus Title Building Trades -- Facility Operations Assistant 1, SG-06

Department Facilities Services

Position Summary

HIGHLIGHTS

The SUNY Geneseo Facilities Department is looking for a reliable and dedicated individual to join our team as a Facility Operations Assistant 1. As a Facility Operations Assistant 1 working with our building trades team, you will assist skilled and semi-skilled trades positions by performing duties that are part of the mechanical, building, motor equipment and electrical trades.

Some of these duties may include:

• loading and unloading materials and tools

• nailing, tightening bolts, driving screws, and other manual tasks

• changing bulbs and tubes

• mixing mortar and plaster

• cleaning gutters and eaves

• unplugging stoppages

• threading and connecting pipes

Required Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

There are no education or experience qualifications for this class. Applicants must be physically able to perform the tasks of the position and be able to understand and carry out written or oral instructions. When required to operate motor vehicles, incumbents must possess a valid New York State driver’s license appropriate for the type of vehicle being operated.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without a visa sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

DEPARTMENTAL OPERATING NEEDS

• Ability to apply knowledge of methods, materials, tools, equipment, safety standards and procedures of the trade(s) as it relates to the job duties

Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number C551

Number of Vacancies 1

Line # to be filled 01305

Full or Part-time Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Job Posting Date 08/13/2026

Job Posting Closed Date 08/30/2026

Salary Minimum of SG-06: $36,232

Special Instructions to Applicant

SHIFT : Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm

You will be required to provide contact information for three references. At least two of the references should be current/past supervisors.

• References will be contacted after scheduling on-campus interviews.

You will not be able to submit a resume as an attachment. Please be sure to include relevant employment history when completing your application.

About SUNY Geneseo

Mission Statement

We are a distinctive public liberal arts college that welcomes and inspires students to develop their knowledge and skills to build a better world. Our supportive, inclusive community is exceptional in cultivating creativity, engagement, and discovery. We find strength in diversity, joy in growth, and fulfillment in lifelong learning.

Vision

We will cultivate a distinctive, equity-centered, public honors college experience that propels learners to positively impact society.

Values

The Geneseo campus community is guided by our beliefs in and commitments to the following values:

• Learning: Embracing high expectations for intellectual inquiry, critical thinking, scholarly exploration, and personal growth.

• Creativity: Empowering a spirit of innovation that inspires intellectual curiosity, self-expression, and problem-solving.

• Belonging: Welcoming a diverse campus community that supports and celebrates

different identities, promotes equity and inclusion, and respects the ideas and

contributions of each individual.

• Civic Engagement: Encouraging active participation grounded in self-reflection,

empathy, and an ethical commitment to the common good of our local and global

communities.

• Sustainability: Building a culture of well-being that integrates and applies principles of

environmental, social, and economic stewardship informed by an understanding of the

past and our obligations to the future.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

SUNY Geneseo is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding students, faculty, staff, and administration. We recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all positions and ensure that all other personnel actions are conducted without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.

Applicants, students, employees, and other members of the College community (including vendors, visitors, and guests) are protected from illegal forms of harassment or retaliation based upon a protected characteristic.

To request accommodation or assistance for job-related duties or the employment application process, please contact the Office of Diversity and Equity at (585) 245-5020 or email [email protected] ([email protected]%[email protected]%3E) . Find out more about our Community Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0E28zJDeYTU)

Background Investigation Statement

All applicants are subject to drug and criminal background checks. See our full Background Investigation Statement at http://www.geneseo.edu/hr/employment.

Clery Statement

Applicants interested in positions may access the Annual Security Report( ASR ) for the College at www.geneseo.edu/police. The ASR contains information on campus security policies and certain campus crime statistics. Crime statistics are reported in accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. Applicants may request a hard copy of the ASR by contacting the SUNY Geneseo University Police Department at 585-245-5651.

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Job Duties/Responsibilities

Job Duties/Responsibilities

Job Duty/Responsibility

Function 1: Equipment Operation

• Operate hand tools, portable power tools, shop equipment and measuring and testing instruments appropriate for the craft area to which assigned

• Operate motor vehicles and power-driven equipment

Percentage Of Time 25%

Job Duty/Responsibility

Function 2: Metal Work & Plumbing

• Thread and connect pipe

• Unplug stoppages

• Cut sheet metal and solder

• Move materials to and from job sites

Percentage Of Time 25%

Job Duty/Responsibility

Function 3: Electrical Work

• Load and unload materials and tools

• Nail, tighten bolts, drive screws, run cable, and other manual tasks

• Disassemble motors and appliances and clean parts as directed

• Test parts for operational failure and reassemble them

• Inspect and lubricate motors and other related installations and report on their operating condition

• Change bulbs and tubes

• Replace fuses and switches

Percentage Of Time 25%

Job Duty/Responsibility

Function 4: Building and Structure Maintenance

• Mix mortar and plaster

• Erect ladders and scaffolds

• Clean gutters and eaves

• Remove materials preparatory to repair or construction

• Prepare surfaces and spread paint

• Operate jackhammer pumps, light trucks and other power equipment

• Clean shop and clean up after repair work

• Assemble new furniture

Percentage Of Time 25%

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes

• No

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Required Documents

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