Maintenance Assistant- Facilities/Custodial

Maintenance Assistant- Facilities/Custodial

SUNY Brockport

Salary: $42,641.00 Annually

Location: SUNY Brockport

Job Type: Classified Facilities Full-Time

Job Number: 2500235

Division: Administration and Finance

Department: Facilities Zones

Opening Date: 04/14/2026

Closing: 4/28/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

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 Building a Better Brockport!

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 Maintenance Assistant positions. 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 and journey level activities, under supervision or after receiving detailed instructions, to learn and perfect their skills. The Maintenance Assistant may perform the activities of this class with considerable independence when supervision is not available.

JOB FUNCTIONS

Essential Functions

• Performs routine tasks such as cleaning and lubricating parts, changing filters, and conducting safety inspections to prevent breakdowns.
• Identifies malfunctions in mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems using computerized tools and test instruments
• Repairs or replaces defective components like motors, bearings, pumps, and gears
• Runs ariel platform lifts and operates lifts to wash windows and change lights when needed
• Performs inspections of facilities to identify a wide variety of building maintenance tasks or deficiencies needing attention
• Transports equipment and cleaning supplies to buildings
• Uses computer and software to track equipment inventory and research/order parts equipment repair
• Identifies, assists, removes, packs, transports, or disposes of hazardous materials including asbestos, lead-based paint, waste oil, fuel, and more during facilities repairs
• Performs corrective actions to identify 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, painting and HVAC/R trades as well as basic electrical work and architectural finishes
• Assists skilled tradespersons when needed
• Reviews the work order system daily and provides appropriate feedback via work order system
• Performs snow removal tasks as assigned
• Performs routine and emergency tasks involving scheduled/unscheduled overtime

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 twoyear 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*; or an equivalent combination of experience and training gained by completion of appropriate technical courses at a school, institute, or branch of the Armed Services.

*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:

• Knowledge of how cleaning equipment operates and works.
• Experience working with outside vendors to schedule repairs

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Work Schedule:

40 hours/week: Monday - Friday 7:00am-3:30pm.

Benefits:

This position is benefits eligible. Find out more about benefits at Careers@Brockport.