Position Details
Position Information
Budget Title
Facility Operations Assistant 1
Campus Title
Facility Operations Assistant 1
School/Division
Finance and Management, Division of
Department
Custodial
Staff Sub-Type
Staff & Administration
Salary Level
SG006
Salary Range
$36,232
Salary Determination
Starting salary rates are based on negotiated labor
contracts.
Position Effort
Full-Time
If Part-Time, enter FTE:
Is this a temporary position?
No
If Temporary, enter End Date:
Position Summary
The facility operations assistant primarily performs the duties of
a cleaner, which include cleaning and maintaining assigned areas
within residence halls and academic and administrative buildings,
which contributes to creating a safe and clean learning and work
environment. Additionally, on a limited basis, the facility
operations assistant may assist in snow removal, lawn care
maintenance, event setup, and maintenance-related duties such as
painting, furniture repair, and helping maintenance
technicians.
Salary: $36,232
Schedule: Monday through Friday6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
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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
General Cleaning
- Use mops, brushes, detergents, buffers, floor scrubbers, and
other cleaning implements to wash, wax, vacuum, and shampoo
carpets, floors, corridors, stairs and stairwells, walls,
partitions, windows from the inside of buildings, etc.
Collect trash and recyclables from offices, centralized trash
locations, designated trash rooms and dormitories, and transport to
the exterior dumpster.
Use hand-dusting equipment to dust assigned areas.
Use hand-operated equipment and detergents to scrub and clean
all areas of lavatories, such as sinks, showers, urinals, toilets,
etc.
Use designated equipment to polish wood and metal fixtures and
equipment.
Assist with cleaning for absent employees as directed or
assigned.
Furniture Coordination and Event Support
- Move furniture and equipment in connection with cleaning and
care functions.
- Move furniture within the building for office moves.
- Set up furniture and equipment in assigned areas, such as
athletic fields, gymnasiums, and conference or meeting rooms, as
needed.
Lighting and High Areas
- Use appropriate equipment such as ladders and aerial lifts to
clean light fixtures and replace light bulbs in high places.
Maintenance and Grounds
- Remove snow and salt sidewalks or stairs adjacent to the
assigned building entrance.
- Use manual and/or mechanical equipment to occasionally clean
sidewalks, yards, and driveways.
- Weed garden beds adjacent to the assigned building in summer
months.
- Assist maintenance with basic maintenance during summer/winter
to include painting within dormitories.
Safety and Hazard Removal
- For all assigned tasks, pick up and remove any hazardous items
from floors and furniture, and place them in designated receptacles
or appropriate locations.
- Notify supervisor of any safety hazard that cannot be mitigated
on site.
Functional and Supervisory Relationships
- This position reports to one of the Supervising Janitors.
Required Qualifications
- There are no education or experience requirements for this
position. This position is a labor class position and as such is
not subject to selection on the basis of seniority. Selection of
the candidates shall be at the campus’s discretion from among those
who apply.
- Applicants must possess a valid New York State Driver’s License
appropriate for the type of vehicle operated.
- Physical strength and agility are required to lift/carry/work
on ladders, power hand tools, and maintenance equipment. Must be
able to work on scaffolding and knees. Working conditions may
include working at heights and in confined spaces.
Preferred Qualifications
Previous cleaning and/or labor type work experience
preferred.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Ability to safely use hand tools and motorized equipment such
as floor buffers, vacuums, lawnmowers, and snow blowers.
- Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry objects weighing up to
50 lbs.
- Ability to understand and carry out both verbal and simple
written instructions.
- Ability to identify and report defects, hazards, or dangerous
conditions to supervisors.
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
09/23/2026
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
S26029
Review Start Date
Open Until Filled
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting
https://jobs.cortland.edu/postings/11594
Special Instructions
Special Instructions to Applicant
Special Instructions to Applicant
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Are you currently employed by SUNY Cortland?
- * This position requires the frequent use of stairs and the
ability to kneel, stoop, bend, reach, and climb ladders. Are you
able to perform these functions with or without an accommodation?
- * This position requires candidates to be able to perform
moderate to heavy physical labor, including occasional lifting of
up to 40 pounds. Are you able to perform this function with or
without an accommodation?
- * This position requires the ability to read and interpret
product labels and simple instruction. Are you able to perform this
function with or without accommodation?
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents Optional Documents
- Curriculum Vitae or Resume
- Cover Letter
