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Oswego, NY Posted:

Nov 5, 2026

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Full-time Temporary Position ID:

206458

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Founded in 1861, the State University of New York at Oswego is a premier public university located in Central New York on the scenic shores of Lake Ontario, just 45 minutes from Syracuse. SUNY Oswego enrolls nearly 7,000 undergraduate and graduate students and is known for its commitment to academic excellence, inclusive community, and student-centered success. A proud member of the State University of New York (SUNY) system, Oswego offers more than 140 academic programs across the arts and sciences, business, communication, education, and STEM. The university is consistently recognized among the top regional public institutions in the North by U.S. News & World Report and named a Best Regional College by The Princeton Review for more than 20 years. SUNY Oswego is also an engaged workplace community, dedicated to supporting employee growth, innovation, and well-being. With a focus on equity, inclusion, and real-world impact, Oswego provides a dynamic environment where faculty and staff help shape the future - both for students and for higher education. Learn more at oswego.edu

Job Description:

Description of Department:

The mission of Facilities Services is to operate, maintain and renew campus facilities to support the mission of the campus, using quality materials and workmanship to ensure a safe, reliable, attractive and efficient physical environment. The Facilities Services Grounds Department at the State University of New York at Oswego invites applications to fill temporary, full-time Facility Operations Assistant 1, Grade 6 positions to assist with: snow plowing, snow removal, equipment maintenance, spring cleanup, and other duties as assigned.

Posting Date:

November 5, 2026

Review Date:

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Salary:

$18.13/hour. In accordance with the CSEA Operational Services Unit Agreement.

Date of Appointment:

As soon as possible

Description of Responsibilities:

Operational Needs:

Must be physically able to perform the duties of the job. An employee in this position must be dependable and able to work in all types of weather. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Knowledge of snow removal equipment and operation.

Job Duties:

Provides visitors with information regarding tourist attractions, office locations and the facility's rules and regulations. Inspects, checks and patrols areas to detect vandalism or non-adherence to safety procedures; reports defects, possible hazards or potentially dangerous conditions in the building and adjacent areas. Sets up chairs, podiums and related equipment for conferences, seminars and special events, and loads, unloads and assembles furniture and equipment as assigned. Performs routine and unskilled work such as carrying supplies and equipment, erecting ladders and scaffolding, cleaning, flushing and repairing gutters and drains, removing materials from construction sites, preparing surfaces and spreading paint, digging ditches, loading and unloading trucks, carrying bricks and mortar, performing rough carpentry and masonry work, and cleaning the work site after repair work is completed. Operates self-propelled and motorized equipment, such as lawn mowers, pumps, compressors, vehicles, small trucks, light construction equipment, electric pallet jacks, forklifts, and snow removal equipment. Performs routine and unskilled tasks in the inspection, repair, and maintenance of automotive equipment and other machinery such as mounting and dismounting snowplows, salt spreaders, engines, transmissions and differentials, performing minor engine tune-ups, changing oil, tires, and batteries and cleaning and polishing vehicles; reports deficiencies and problems to higher level staff. Cleans buildings and facilities, which includes but is not limited to: vacuuming, mopping, and waxing floors; emptying trash receptacles; washing lavatories and fixtures within; dusting and polishing wood and metal fixtures. Performs a variety of routine building maintenance tasks such as unclogging toilets and sinks and changing light bulbs and tubes. Collects fees and tickets for parking and special events and prepares reports of revenue and tickets collected and issued. Directs patrons to designated parking areas and/or specific parking spots or locations; directs persons or vehicles not authorized to use the parking facilities to alternate locations; inspects vehicles for current and correct parking permits; assures that cars are parked in the correct area and not in reserved or handicapped spaces; and keeps records of vehicles for which parking privileges have been suspended or revoked and controls access to parking areas accordingly. Responds to patron complaints from people denied access by explaining parking requirements and suggesting alternate parking areas. May lead volunteers, students, and inmates assigned to work crews by making assignments, distributing and accounting for equipment and supplies, demonstrating the proper methods of completing work, and supervising the on-site performance of activities and tasks. May travel to other offices within the State or facility to pick-up or move equipment, supplies or persons. Moves heavy supplies, furniture, and equipment. Loads and unloads heavy equipment, supplies, and furniture by physically lifting items or operating a hand truck, forklift or pallet jack. Moves items to and from storerooms and/or warehouses; maintains storage areas; tracks and records package movement within a facility Assists truck drivers and motor vehicle operators in picking up and delivering items. May drive delivery vehicles. Moves heavy furniture, office equipment, and records. Sets up and removes furniture, partitions, and equipment for office moves, conferences, meetings, and special events. Delivers forms and supplies to various offices; assists in the receiving and shipping of various office materials. Performs general grounds maintenance tasks such as clearing sites, raking or tilling soil, mowing lawns, applying fertilizers and pesticides, cutting brush and wood, trimming and removing trees and shrubs, maintaining roads and sidewalks, and removing snow, trash and other obstructions from the building and surrounding areas. Loads trucks with debris, dirt and other materials. May perform office-related activities such as filing, alphabetizing, photocopying, sorting and delivering mail, inventorying and storing records or supplies on shelves, bins and/or on the floor; documents work performed, and labor and materials used. When assigned to a State University Farm and Animal Care, performs routine manual labor and general farm work.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

There are no education or experience qualifications for this class. Applicants must be physically able to perform the tasks of the position and be able to understand and carry out written or oral instructions. When required to operate motor vehicles, incumbents must possess a valid New York State driver's license appropriate for the type of vehicle being operated.

Additional Information:

Oswego is committed to enhancing its diversity. SUNY Oswego is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and is actively engaged in recruiting, supporting, and fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff and students. We encourage applications from qualified applicants regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim SUNY status, or criminal conviction. Please click here to see our full non-discrimination policy. In accordance with USCIS regulations, successful applicants must be legally able to work in the United States per the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Requests for reasonable accommodations of a disability during the application and/or interview process should be made to Dr. Starr Wheeler, ADA/504 Compliance Officer at starr.wheeler@oswego.edu or 315-312-3872 For Campus Safety information, please click here to see the Annual Security and Fire Report (Clery). SUNY Oswego is a smoke free/tobacco/e-cigarette free campus. Click here for further policy details, including education and cessation resources. Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. For more details, reference New York State Department of Civil Service, Job Title Code #3010100, Facility Operations Assistant, SG-06. If you have any questions about the position, please call or e-mail: Human Resources 315-312-2230 HR@oswego.edu

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