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Salary: $42,641.00 Annually
Location : SUNY Brockport
Job Type: Classified Facilities Full-Time
Job Number: 2600443
Division: Administration and Finance
Department: Facilities Maintenance
Opening Date: 08/06/2026
Closing Date: 8/21/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit: 03 CSEA Operational Services
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
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
SUNY Brockport is accepting applications for a Maintenance Assistant. The Maintenance Assistant performs routine, repetitive maintenance, installation, and repair tasks in one or a combination of the mechanical, building construction, motor equipment, and electrical trades. The Maintenance Assistant performs journey level activities, under supervision or after receiving detailed instructions, to learn and perfect their skills. They also perform the activities of this class with considerable independence when supervision is not available and performs routine activities with considerable independence.
JOB FUNCTIONS
Essential Functions:

• Performs daily inspections of facilities to identify a wide variety of building maintenance tasks or deficiencies needing attention in various zones
• Performs corrective actions to identified facilities deficiencies, and/or reports maintenance concerns requiring skilled trades to the appropriate supervisor. Corrective actions include but are not limited to: semi-skilled tasks of the structural, locksmith, mechanical/plumbing and HVAC/R trades as well as basic electrical work and architectural finishes.
• Assists skilled trades' persons when needed
• Reviews the Footprints work order system daily and provides appropriate feedback via Footprints
• Performs snow removal tasks as assigned
• Performs routine and emergency tasks involving scheduled/unscheduled overtime
• Removes asbestos during projects and facilitates repairs
• Handles various types of hazardous materials such as: asbestos, refrigerants, gas, fuel oil, solvents, and more
• Works in confined space situations using personal protective equipment
• Uses personal protective equipment when necessary

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 and platforms
• Use the tools, machines, equipment, and materials of the trade or trades to which assigned

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 Driver License
• 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.

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:

• Technical training/education in related skills
• Skilled in one or more trades
• Demonstrated computer literacy
• Willingness to learn new skills

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Work Schedule:
40 hours/week: Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:30 pm.
Benefits:
This position is benefits eligible. Find out more about benefits at
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 August 21, 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 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.
This position is eligible for benefits as a Civil Service Employee Association (CSEA) represented employee. SUNY Brockport provides comprehensive employee benefit programs designed to help keep our faculty, staff, and their families healthy, safe, happy, and productive. Find more information about benefit specifics in the information and links below.
Medical
SUNY Brockport is committed to providing affordable, comprehensive health plan options for faculty, and staff. Medical coverage is effective for new employees 28 days after their start date. For more information, and premium costs, please go to our page. For premiums relevant to this position, please go to the sections labeled "CSEA."
Dental and Vision
Dental and Vision coverage is provided for employees and their eligible dependents by their union at no additional cost to the employee. For more information, please visit the page.
Retirement

• NYS Employees' Retirement System (ERS) - Defined benefit plan; benefits are based on best Final Average Salary and years of service.

Membership for full-time permanent employees is mandatory. Membership for employees who are temporary or part-time is optional. Appointees with an existing membership are required to continue it (or elect a new option).
For more information, please go to the Retirement Systems section of the
Additional Benefits
SUNY Brockport offers additional benefits to employees, including but not limited to, Flexible Spending accounts, Work-life Services, Employee Assistance Program, discounts on services, and much more. For more information on these great additional benefits, please go to our page or view the
For additional information on any of these benefits and more, view the for employees represented by CSEA.
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Are you authorized to work in the United States without requiring visa sponsorship now or in the future?

• I have unrestricted work authorization in the U.S. and would not require sponsorship now or in the future
• I have work authorization now, but would need sponsorship in the future
• I would require sponsorship for a work visa

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Are you 18 years or older?

• Yes
• No

Required Question