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Job Description
Salary Range:
$16/hour plus room and board Salary Determination Starting salary rates are based on multiples factors which may include the position's major responsibilities, the applicant's background including education, work experience, and key competencies, the university's strategic priorities, internal peer equity and external market analyses, applicable federal, state, and local laws and negotiated labor contracts. Is this a temporary position? Yes If Temporary, enter
End Date:
08/21/2026 Position Summary We are seeking to hire a student to work along side of our caretaker and mechanic. Jobs will vary throughout the 10 weeks based on need, space availability, and the like. What makes SUNY Cortland a great place to work? Our positions provide predictable salary progressions, and many offer permanency. Generous benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, various retirement program options, paid family leave and/or parental leaves, flexible spending and dependent care accounts, long term disability and tuition reimbursement. SUNY Cortland prioritizes work-life balance and well-being in all forms. The university's state-of-the-art Student Life Center is free for employees to use, with membership options for families. SUNY Cortland's Child Care Center welcomes the children of employees and community members, as space allows. Alternate work schedules are available with a supervisor's approval. Professional development opportunities exist through training, continuing education programs, tuition reimbursement and conference travel, based on funding. Cortland County and surrounding areas offer easy access to arts, entertainment, outdoor recreation and much more. Experience Cortland dives deep into the region's offerings Major Responsibilities Landscaping including ride on, push mower, and weed whacker. Assisting with stocking and cleaning dorms and historic buildings. Working with the caretaker on trail maintenance, building upgrades, including painting and staining. Work with mechanic as requested to assist on projects. Need the ability to work individually and in a team setting with direction. Functional and Supervisory Relationships Work primarily with the caretaker. Answers to the director. Required Qualifications Must be a current SUNY student. Experience with basic landscaping (mowing and weed whacking) and tool knowledge (hammer, screwdrivers, wrenches, etc.). Physical ability to bend, lift up to 50 pounds, stoop and be on feet for long periods of time. A positive attitude is a must! Preferred Qualifications Ability to work individually or in team setting. A willingness to learn. 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:
S25121
Review Start Date:
05/18/2026 Special Instructions to Applicant Email Rhonda Pitoniak to share your interest in applying for this position. Forward a resume. rhonda.pitoniak@cortland.edu
