Position Details
Position Information
Budget Title
Facility Operations Assistant 1 (Grounds)
Campus Title
Facility Operations Assistant 1 (Grounds)
School/Division
Finance and Management, Division of
Department
Grounds
Staff Sub-Type
Staff & Administration
Salary Level
SG006
Salary Range
$37,862
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?
Yes
If Temporary, enter End Date:
04/07/2027
Position Summary
The Facility Operations Assistant 1 (Grounds) performs essential,
hands-on manual labor to maintain the safety, cleanliness, and
visual appeal of facility grounds and exterior structures. This
role focuses on routine landscaping, seasonal snow removal,
property cleanup, and the safe operation of basic power equipment.
This position serves as essential personnel, ensuring the campus
remains operational and accessible to the public during all weather
conditions and emergencies.
Salary: $37,862
A full-time grounds worker position working Tuesday through
Saturday, with Sunday and Monday pass days, 6:00 AM-2:30 PM. During
winter and summer months this position returns to Monday through
Friday with Saturday and Sunday pass-days. In the winter, the
position may work 4:00 AM to 12:30 PM, 2:00 PM to 10:30 PM, or 6am
to 2:30 pm depending on operational need and seniority within the
department.
Watch to learn more about careers at SUNY Cortland:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98njPbVKNFY
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
Grounds and General Maintenance
- Cut grass, trim shrubs, and fertilize lawns regularly. Plant
seeds, shrubs, and trees to develop and preserve campus
greenery.
Maintain the cleanliness, safety, and visual condition of the
grounds by sweeping, raking, and shoveling daily debris.
Cut down or remove dead trees and safely load them onto trucks
for disposal.
Prepare, groom, and maintain athletic fields to ensure safe
play surfaces and compliance with specified regulations.
Routinely maintain roads, parking lots, walkways, and exterior
steps. Break up damaged concrete and asphalt to apply patches,
preventing tripping hazards and structural degradation.
Assist heavily with critical snow and ice removal during winter
months. Hand shoveling represents a significant portion of snow
removal duties to keep steps, entryways, and narrow walkways clear
and safe.
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 the Head Grounds Supervisor
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’ discretion from among those
who apply.
- Applicants must possess a valid New York State Driver’s License
appropriate for the type of vehicle operated.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous grounds and/or labor-type work experience
preferred.
- 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.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
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
SUNY is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to
all applicants, including individuals with disabilities. Applicants
who require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the
application, interview, or hiring process may request an
accommodation by contacting our HR ADA Coordinator in Miller Room
302, 607-753-2302, hr@cortland.edu. Requests for accommodation will
be considered consistent with applicable law. This process is
separate from, and does not require, any voluntary
self-identification of disability status.
Job Close Date
10/10/2026
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
S26043
Review Start Date
Open Until Filled
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting
https://jobs.cortland.edu/postings/11763
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?
- * Do you currently possess, OR are you willing to obtain a NYS
commercial pesticide technician license within 12 months of
appointment?
- * Do you possess a valid driver license (NYS class D or
equivalent), and do you agree to maintain such license are a
requirement of this position?
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents Optional Documents
- Curriculum Vitae or Resume
- Cover Letter
