Facility Operations Assistant 1, SG 6

State University of New York Cortland; City of Cortland (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

State University of New York Cortland is hiring a Facility Operations Assistant 1, SG 6, in the Custodial department. The role focuses on cleaning duties in residence halls and campus buildings, with occasional snow removal, lawn care, and light maintenance tasks.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., with duties expanding to furniture setup and event support, light fixture upkeep, and exterior sidewalk care as needed. A NYS driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• No education or experience requirements; labor class position.
• Must possess a valid New York State Driver's License.
• Physical strength and agility to lift/carry and work on ladders.
• Ability to work at heights and in confined spaces.

Responsibilities

• General Cleaning: clean, wash, vacuum, and maintain floors and areas across buildings.
• Furniture Coordination and Event Support: move and set up furniture for events and relocations.
• Lighting and High Areas: clean light fixtures and replace bulbs in high places.
• Maintenance and Grounds: assist with snow removal, sidewalks, and minor maintenance tasks during seasons.

Skills

Hand tool operation

Motorized equipment operation

Lifting up to 50 lbs

Safety awareness

Tools

Floor buffers

Vacuum cleaners

Lawnmowers

Snow blowers

Ladders

Job description

Date:September 14, 2026#10-26

Campus Title:Facility Operations Assistant 1, SG 6

Department:Custodial

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.

Schedule

Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

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.

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 campuss discretion from among those who apply.

• Applicants must possess a valid New York State Drivers 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 and 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.

Salary:$37,862

Deadline:September 23, 2026