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SCCC REFERENCE #: 25-38

DATE: June 27, 2025

TITLE: MAINTENANCE MECHANIC I

CAMPUS: Grant Campus in Brentwood

START DATE: ASAP

TYPE OF APPOINTMENT: Full-Time

RANK: Civil Service

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

The College has one Maintenance Mechanic I (Grade 12) position on the Michael J. Grant Campus.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

Under direct supervision of a Maintenance Mechanic III or higher, assists with the performing of a variety of carpentry work in the maintenance, repair and construction of structures and equipment made of wood or associated materials. Work assignments are initiated by oral instructions or written work orders and are checked during the course of and upon completion of the job by superiors.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Assists in measuring, marking and arranging materials according to blueprint or oral direction; cuts and shapes materials such as wood, plastic, fiberglass and drywall with hand and power tools (i.e. chisels, planes, electric drills and saws); assists with the repairing and constructing of miscellaneous items or wooden structure such as wood benches, tables, cabinets, signs, etc.; assists with the repairing and replacing of floors, roofs, wall sidings, doors, and underpinnings; assists with the installation of partitions, walls, and doors; assists in the demolition of existing furniture systems, partition walls not exceeding 6” in depth; assist with the repair and installation of locks, door checks, sash cords, windows; assist with the erection of scaffolding; builds forms for pouring concrete; inspects wooden structures for safety of operation. Assists in the repair of door closers, door handles, saddles and related door items. Can work under the supervision of other trades performing entry level tasks, as needed.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Good knowledge of the tools, techniques, and terminology associated with the carpentry trade; good knowledge of general mathematics; familiarity with the safety precautions of mechanical trades; ability to perform carpentry skills; ability to understand and follow simple oral and written instructions; ability to get along well with others; mechanical ability; manual dexterity; good eye and hand coordination; good sense of balance; physical condition commensurate with the duties of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Either:

+ One (1) year of experience as a laborer and six (6) months of experience working under the direction of a Maintenance Mechanic III or higher; or,

+ A satisfactory equivalent combination of the above education or train­ing and experience as defined by the limits of (a).

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

Depending on the nature of the assignment, at the time of appointment and during employment in this title, candidates may be required to possess a valid New York State driver's license appropriate for the vehicle to be operated.

HIRING SALARY:

As per the Association of Municipal Employees contract, the starting biweekly salary is $1,383.

The shift will be from 6:30am – 3:00pm, Monday through Friday. Shift/Days and Hours are subject to change.

NON-DISCRIMINATION NOTICE:

Suffolk County Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, marital status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, equal pay compensation-sex, national origin, military or veteran status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction or disability in its admissions, programs and activities, or employment. This applies to all employees, students, applicants or other members of the College community (including, but not limited to, vendors and visitors). Grievance procedures are available to interested persons by contacting either of the Civil Rights Compliance Officers/Coordinators listed below. Retaliation against a person who files a complaint, serves as a witness, or assists or participates in the investigation of a complaint in any manner is strictly prohibited.

The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the College's non-discrimination polices:

Civil Rights Compliance Officers

Christina Vargas

Chief Diversity Officer/Title IX Coordinator

Ammerman Campus, NFL Bldg., Suite 230

533 College Road, Selden, New York 11784-2899

[email protected]

(631) 451-4950

or

Dionne Walker-Belgrave

Affirmative Action Officer/Deputy Title IX Coordinator

Ammerman Campus, NFL Bldg., Suite 230

533 College Road, Selden, New York 11784-2899

[email protected]

(631) 451-4051

In an emergency, contact Public Safety to make a report 24 hours a day/7 days a week by calling (631) 451-4242 or dialing 311 from any College phone.

Inquiries or complaints concerning alleged civil rights violations in the College’s education admissions, programs and activities may also be directed to:

Office for Civil Rights (OCR) – Enforcement Office

32 Old Slip, 26th Floor

New York, NY 10005-2500

Telephone: (646) 428-3800

Fax: (646) 428-3843

TDD: (877) 521-2172

Email: [email protected]

Also see: https://wdcrobcolp01.ed.gov/CFAPPS/OCR/contactus.cfm

Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination in employment practices may also be directed to:

NYS Division of Human Rights

Long Island (Suffolk)

New York State Office Building

250 Veterans Memorial Highway, Suite 2B-49

Hauppauge, NY 11788

Telephone: (631) 952-6434

TDD: (718) 741-8300

Email: [email protected]

Also see: https://dhr.ny.gov/how-file-complaint

New York District Office

33 Whitehall Street, 5th Floor

New York, NY 10004

Telephone: (800) 669-4000

Fax: (212) 336-3790

TTY: (800) 669-6820

ASL Video Phone: (844) 234-5122

Also see: https://www.eeoc.gov/field/newyork/charge.cfm

Suffolk County Community College is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal opportunity and non-discrimination in employment, education, access to services, programs, and activities, including career and technical education opportunities.

A copy of the postsecondary career and technical education courses offered by the College is available and may be obtained on our website at: www.sunysuffolk.edu/explore-academics/college-catalog or by calling the Office of Admissions at 631-451-4000 to request a mailing.