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Position Information
Budget Title
Service & Repair Assistant (Motor Equipment)
Campus Title
Service & Repair Assistant (Motor Equipment)
School/Division
Finance and Management, Division of
Department
Motor Pool
Staff Sub-Type
Staff & Administration
Salary Level
SG009
Salary Range
$42,641
Salary Determination
Starting salary rates are based on multiples factors which may include the position's major responsibilities, the applicant's background including education, work experience, and key competencies, the university's strategic priorities, internal peer equity and external market analyses, applicable federal, state, and local laws and negotiated labor contracts.
Position Effort
Full-Time
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Is this a temporary position?
No
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Position 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: $42,641
Schedule: 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.
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What 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.

Functional and Supervisory Relationships
Reports directly to the Maintenance Supervisor 1
Works closely with the Service and Repair Mechanics
Required 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.
Preferred Qualifications
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.

About the University
A 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.
EEO Statement
The State University of New York at 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.
Job Close Date
06/20/2026
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
S25139
Review Start Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting
https://jobs.cortland.edu/postings/11284