Student - Maintenance Assistant

Tompkins Cortland; Town of Dryden (NY); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site position

Federal Work Study eligible

Job summary

Tompkins Cortland Community College in Dryden, NY is seeking a Student - Maintenance Assistant to support campus upkeep and safety. You will assist with basic repairs, HVAC checks, lighting, doors, and related systems to ensure proper operation.

The role involves carpentry, painting, and light maintenance tasks, with flexible hours based on the academic schedule. Priority consideration will be given to students with a Federal Work Study award.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow instructions; willing to work in all kinds of weather and odd hours as academic schedule permits; good physical condition.
• Experience with power tools and related equipment helpful, but not necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist maintenance staff with basic repairs, installations, and general upkeep of building maintenance.
• Help College personnel check HVAC, lighting, doors, and other systems to ensure proper operation.
• Support simple carpentry, and painting tasks, including minor drywall repair, touch-ups and interior painting.
• May assist in snow removal, grounds maintenance, and general cleaning duties.
• Move furniture, equipment, and materials as needed for events and maintenance work.
• Follow safety procedures and receive necessary training in maintenance-related tasks.

Skills

Ability to follow instructions

Good physical condition

Power tools experience

Tools

Power tools

Job description

Tompkins Cortland Community College
170 North Street, P.O. Box 139
Dryden, NY 13053

Location

Main Campus

230

Hours

• MON 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
• TUE 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
• WED 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
• THU 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
• FRI 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
• SAT Closed
• SUN Closed

Tompkins Cortland Community College is situated in the scenic and culturally vibrant Finger Lakes region of upstate New York, strategically positioned near major cities such as Syracuse, Rochester, Ithaca, and Binghamton. The college prides itself on fostering a culturally diverse campus environment, supported by over two decades of robust partnerships with international colleges and universities. This commitment underscores our mission to equip students for engaged citizenship within a global context.

Accredited by both the Board of Regents of The State of New York and the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, Tompkins Cortland Community College offers a range of associate degrees. These programs are designed to cater to both career-oriented paths and liberal arts/sciences programs of study, providing students with a comprehensive educational foundation.

Position:Student - Maintenance Assistant

Location: Dryden, NY

Job Id:302

# of Openings:1

*Please Note: Priority consideration will be given to students with a Federal Work Study award.

Job Description:

Assist maintenance staff with basic repairs, installations, and general upkeep of building maintenance. Help College personnel check HVAC, lighting, doors, and other systems to ensure proper operation. Support simple carpentry, and painting tasks, including minor drywall repair, touch-ups and interior painting. May assist in snow removal, grounds maintenance, and general cleaning duties. Move furniture, equipment, and materials as needed for events and maintenance work. Follow safety procedures and receive necessary training in maintenance-related tasks.

Job Requirements:

Ability to follow instructions; willing to work in all kinds of weather and odd hours as academic schedule permits; good physical condition. Experience with power tools and related equipment helpful, but not necessary.