Summer Student Grounds Worker 2026

Position Information

Budget Title: Summer Student Grounds Worker 2026

Campus Title: Summer Student Grounds Worker 2026

School/Division: Finance and Management, Division of

Department: Maintenance

Staff Sub-Type: Staff & Administration

Salary Level: SG006

Salary Range: $17.35 per hour

Position Effort: Part-Time (70 FTE)

Temporary Position End Date: 08/14/2026

Position Summary

Working with campus grounds staff on a variety of outdoor activities; including weeding, watering, mulching, push mow/string trim, raking and planting trees and shrubs.

These are temporary positions from May 18 through August 14.

Working 4 days per week at a minimum of 28 hours. Opportunity for additional hours as well. Hours are 7:00am-2:30pm Monday through Thursday with Friday/Saturday/Sunday pass days, OR, Tuesday through Friday with Saturday/Sunday/Monday pass days.

SELECTED CANDIDATES MAY NOT HOLD ANOTHER POSITION ON CAMPUS DURING THE DURATION OF THIS ASSIGNMENT. PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO APPLICATIONS RECEIVED BY WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 2026.

Major Responsibilities

• Weeding, watering, and mulching
• Push mow/string trim, sweeping, raking, shoveling debris
• Planting of trees and shrubs
• Various tasks as needed

Functional and Supervisory Relationships

Reports to Larry Cohenno

Required Qualifications

Positions are being offered to SUNY and Community College Students. Minimally, you must be enrolled on at least a half time basis over the summer sessions, and/or be enrolled to commence studies for the Fall 2026 semester (proof of matriculation will be required). Students graduating in May 2026 are NOT eligible.

Must have the ability to perform moderate physical labor (lifting up to 50 lbs.)

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.

Posting Number: S25107

Open Until Filled: Yes

Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting: https://jobs.cortland.edu/postings/11119