Service & Repair Assistant (Motor Equipment)

NY HELP No

Agency SUNY Cortland

Title Service & Repair Assistant (Motor Equipment)

Occupational Category Skilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary Grade 09

Bargaining Unit OSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary Range From $42641 to $42641 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Labor Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 6 AM

To 2:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Cortland

Street Address Graham Avenue

City Cortland

State NY

Zip Code 13045

Duties Description Summary:The Service & Repair Assistant (Motor Equipment) performs semiskilled maintenance, repair, and preventive service on automotive, mechanical, and facility equipment. This role involves working independently on routine tasks and assisting journey-level mechanics with complex, major mechanical repairs.Salary: $42,641Schedule: Monday through Friday with Saturday and Sunday pass-days. Hours will be 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., hours may vary based on operational need.Watch to learn more about careers at SUNY Cortland:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98njPbVKNFYWhat makes SUNY Cortland a great place to work?• Our positions provide predictable salary progressions, and many offer permanency.• Generous benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, various retirement program options, paid family leave and/or parental leaves, flexible spending and dependent care accounts, long term disability and tuition reimbursement.• SUNY Cortland prioritizes work-life balance and well-being in all forms. The university’s state-of-the-art Student Life Center is free for employees to use, with membership options for families. Alternate work schedules are available with a supervisor’s approval.• Professional development opportunities exist through training, continuing education programs, tuition reimbursement and conference travel, based on funding.• Cortland County and surrounding areas offer easy access to arts, entertainment, outdoor recreation and much more. Experience Cortland dives deep into the region’s offerings.Major Responsibilities:Automotive & Mechanical Repair• Perform routine maintenance, inspections, and repairs on automobiles, trucks, and mechanical equipment.• Service brakes, suspension systems, fuel systems, cooling systems, exhaust systems, and other vehicle components.• Perform tune-ups, minor engine repairs, and component replacements according to manufacturer specifications.• Diagnose basic mechanical problems and restore equipment to proper operating condition.Preventive Maintenance & Inspection• Conduct scheduled preventive maintenance inspections on vehicles to ensure safe operation.• Clean parts, replace defective components, and lubricate moving machinery parts.• Perform routine machinist-related tasks and maintain maintenance records as required.• Assist journey-level positions with major engine teardowns and reassembly. Specialized Assistance & Equipment Operation• Clean mechanical parts and inspect them thoroughly for structural wear.• Conduct routine machinist tasks, including grinding valves and valve seats.• Operate various motor vehicles and specialized mechanical equipment.• Perform basic welding and fabrication work using electric or oxy-acetylene welding equipment.• Inspect, service, and repair facility equipment such as pumps, circulators, sterilizers, and hydraulic systems using manuals.Crew Leadership• Serve as a lead worker over small maintenance crews.• Distribute daily work assignments and provide clear instructions to unskilled workers.• Offer hands-on aid and oversight to crew members during tasks. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities• Working knowledge of the methods, material, tools and equipment used for making a variety of mechanical repairs on automotive and other motor driven equipment.• Working knowledge of the operation of small engines, lawn mowers, tractors and automotive equipment.• Ability to work various holidays on a rotational basis.• Ability to use the tools, equipment and materials of the mechanical trade.• Ability to understand and carry out written and verbal instructions.• Working knowledge of windows-based computer and basic keyboarding skills.• Ability to work On-Call shifts.• Ability to operate a motor vehicle.SUNY CortlandA top public university of approximately 6,600 students located in the geographic center of New York State, SUNY Cortland provides accessible, affordable education to students from across the U.S. body. One of 13 comprehensive universities in the State University of New York system, SUNY Cortland prides itself on its rigorous undergraduate and graduate programs in the liberal arts, sciences, education, and professional studies. For more than 150 years, SUNY Cortland has provided unmistakable value for students seeking a well-rounded academic, athletic, and social experience. The University ranks among the top campuses in the nation on Money magazine’s “Best Colleges for Your Money List,” fields a powerhouse Division III athletics program and boasts an impressive network of alumni making a difference in education, business, government, fitness, medicine and many other fields.

Minimum Qualifications Two years of experience in mechanical work (i.e. mechanical repairs on automotive and other motor-driven equipment) under the supervision of a journey-level skilled tradesperson, or completion of an appropriate two-year technical school course (post high school.) Must have group one NYS inspection license or ability to get one within one year of hire. When required to operate motor vehicles, candidates must possess a valid New York State driver’s license appropriate for the type of vehicle to be operated.

Additional Comments SUNY Cortland employment offers eligibility for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program. The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments have been made under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time for a qualifying employer. For more information and to see if you qualify, visit https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service.The State University of New York Cortland is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity/Americans with Disabilities Act (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.

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Name Billiejo Harris

Telephone 607 753 2146

Fax 607 753 5994

Email Address [email protected]

Address

Street [email protected]

City Cortland

State NY

Zip Code 13045

Notes on Applying Submit an on-line employment application at https://jobs.cortland.edu/postings/11284 For more information, or if you need assistance with the on-line application process, please contact the Human Resources Office, ext 2302.