Carpenter / Facilities Maintenance Technician - Yaphank, NY

Cornell Cooperative Extension; New York (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornell Cooperative Extension is seeking an Association Farm Worker II to perform skilled maintenance, repair, grounds work, and facilities operations at the Suffolk County Farm & Education Center. The role covers barns, animal housing, fencing, roads, and classrooms, with emphasis on preventative maintenance, event support, and coordination with contractors.

The position requires a high school diploma and two years of related experience, with travel and background check requirements.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Education.
• Two years of experience in facilities maintenance, carpentry, construction, farm operations, building trades, or related field.
• Ability to meet travel requirements.
• Ability to meet acceptable background check standards.
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and/or weekends.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate assigned maintenance projects.
• Provide task direction to volunteers, interns, contractors, vendors, and seasonal staff.
• Assist with inventory, purchasing recommendations, and materials management.
• Support knowledge transfer and succession planning related to farm facilities.
• Provide recommendations regarding repairs, preventative maintenance, safety concerns, and infrastructure improvements.
• Identify maintenance priorities and facility improvement needs.
• Perform carpentry, repairs, maintenance, and construction support.
• Maintain barns, animal housing, fencing, gates, roads, grounds, offices, classrooms, and public-use facilities.
• Operate maintenance equipment, tractors, utility vehicles, and tools.
• Complete preventative maintenance and inspections.
• Support event setup and operational needs.
• Coordinate with county personnel and service providers.
• Respond to facility emergencies and seasonal operational requirements.
• In cooperation with Supervisor and/or Executive Director, jointly develop and pursue a professional development plan.

Skills

Facilities maintenance experience

Travel flexibility

Background check readiness

Flexible hours

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent Education

Job description

The Farm Facilities Maintenance Technician performs skilled maintenance, repair, construction support, grounds maintenance, and facilities operations work in support of the Suffolk County Farm & Education Center. The position maintains barns, animal housing, fences, gates, roads, grounds, offices, classrooms, exhibits, equipment, and other farm infrastructure. Responsibilities include preventative maintenance, repairs, seasonal preparation, event support, coordination with contractors and county personnel, and support of agricultural, educational, and public programming.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Education
• Two years of experience in facilities maintenance, carpentry, construction, farm operations, building trades, or related field.
• Ability to meet travel requirements associated with this position.
• Ability to meet acceptable background check standards.
• Ability to work flexible hours which may include evenings and/or weekends, as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate degree, trade school certification, BOCES training, military technical training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• BOCES, vocational, apprenticeship, or trade school training in carpentry, facilities maintenance, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, or construction trades.
• Experience maintaining agricultural facilities, fencing systems, livestock infrastructure, parks, camps, museums, or public-use facilities.

Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

Management – 5%

• Coordinate assigned maintenance projects.
• Provide task direction to volunteers, interns, contractors, vendors, and seasonal staff.

Coordination/Operation – 90%

• Assist with inventory, purchasing recommendations, and materials management.
• Support knowledge transfer and succession planning related to farm facilities.
• Provide recommendations regarding repairs, preventative maintenance, safety concerns, and infrastructure improvements.
• Identify maintenance priorities and facility improvement needs.
• Perform carpentry, repairs, maintenance, and construction support.
• Maintain barns, animal housing, fencing, gates, roads, grounds, offices, classrooms, and public-use facilities.
• Operate maintenance equipment, tractors, utility vehicles, and tools.
• Complete preventative maintenance and inspections.
• Support event setup and operational needs.
• Coordinate with county personnel and service providers.
• Respond to facility emergencies and seasonal operational requirements.

Professional Improvement – 5%

• In cooperation with Supervisor and/or Executive Director, jointly develop and pursue a professional development plan as a means to increase competencies relative to position accountabilities and to address changes and Association priorities.
• Collaborate in activities that are in general support of Cornell Cooperative Extension and perform other duties as assigned.

Health and Safety – Applied to all duties and functions

• Support the Association to maintain a safe working environment.
• Be familiar with and strive to follow any applicable federal, state, local regulations, Association health and safety policy/procedure/requirement and standard.
• Act proactively to prevent accidents/injuries and communicate hazards to supervisors when identified.

POSITION DETAILS:

Salary: $18.74 per hour

Schedule:NONEXEMPT – Reg: 35 hours per week

No relocation or VISA Sponsorship available

Job Title:

Association Farm Worker II

Level:

006

Pay Rate Type:

Hourly

Company:

Contract College

Contact Name:

Ashley Downs

Cornell Cooperative Extension is a collaboration among Cornell University, the United States Department of Agriculture, the State of New York, and the residents of New York State. Per NYS Law, county and regional extension service associations are subordinate government agencies. This employment opportunity is with the entities listed and not with Cornell University.

Cornell Cooperative Extension is an equal opportunity employer. For more information, visit hr.cornell.edu/eeo.

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