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SHIFT: 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

You will be required to provide contact information for three references. At least two of the references should be current/past supervisors.

+ References will be contacted at the time of scheduling interviews

Vacancy Announcement

Position Information

Campus Title Facility Operations Assistant 1 (Utilities), SG-06

Department Facilities Services

Position Summary

HIGHLIGHTS

The SUNY Geneseo Facilities Department is looking for a reliable and dedicated individual to join our team as a Facility Operations Assistant 1 (Utilities).

As a Facility Operations Assistant 1 (Utilities), you will be responsible for assisting in the operation, maintenance, and repair of mechanical, electrical, and control equipment providing heat, hot water, ventilation, and air conditioning. Under supervision, you will maintain and repair boilers, pumps, controls, other power plant auxiliary equipment, and electrical and mechanical stationary equipment.

Required Qualifications

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.

Preferred Qualifications

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

+ Mechanical and/or electrical experience

+ Record of dependability and past work performance, including satisfactory time and attendance record.

+ Willingness to learn the utilities trade

Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number C515

Number of Vacancies 1

Line # to be filled 43052

Full or Part-time Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Job Posting Date 10/27/2025

Job Posting Closed Date 11/11/2025

Salary Minimum of SG-06: $36,232

Special Instructions to Applicant

SHIFT : 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

You will be required to provide contact information for three references. At least two of the references should be current/past supervisors.

+ References will be contacted at the time of scheduling interviews

About SUNY Geneseo

Mission Statement

We are a distinctive public liberal arts college that welcomes and inspires students to develop their knowledge and skills to build a better world. Our supportive, inclusive community is exceptional in cultivating creativity, engagement, and discovery. We find strength in diversity, joy in growth, and fulfillment in lifelong learning.

Vision

We will cultivate a distinctive, equity-centered, public honors college experience that propels learners to positively impact society.

Values

The Geneseo campus community is guided by our beliefs in and commitments to the following values:

+ Learning: Embracing high expectations for intellectual inquiry, critical thinking, scholarly exploration, and personal growth.

+ Creativity: Empowering a spirit of innovation that inspires intellectual curiosity, self-expression, and problem-solving.

+ Belonging: Welcoming a diverse campus community that supports and celebrates

different identities, promotes equity and inclusion, and respects the ideas and

contributions of each individual.

+ Civic Engagement: Encouraging active participation grounded in self-reflection,

empathy, and an ethical commitment to the common good of our local and global

communities.

+ Sustainability: Building a culture of well-being that integrates and applies principles of

environmental, social, and economic stewardship informed by an understanding of the

past and our obligations to the future.

Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

SUNY Geneseo is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding students, faculty, staff, and administration. We recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all positions and ensure that all other personnel actions are conducted without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic.

Applicants, students, employees, and other members of the College community (including vendors, visitors, and guests) are protected from illegal forms of harassment or retaliation based upon a protected characteristic.

To request accommodation or assistance for job-related duties or the employment application process, please contact the Office of Diversity and Equity at (585) 245-5020 or email [email protected] ([email protected]%[email protected]%3E) . Find out more about our Community Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0E28zJDeYTU)

Background Investigation Statement

All applicants are subject to drug and criminal background checks. See our full Background Investigation Statement at http://www.geneseo.edu/hr/employment.

Clery Statement

Applicants interested in positions may access the Annual Security Report( ASR ) for the College at www.geneseo.edu/police. The ASR contains information on campus security policies and certain campus crime statistics. Crime statistics are reported in accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. Applicants may request a hard copy of the ASR by contacting the SUNY Geneseo University Police Department at 585-245-5651.

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Job Duties/Responsibilities

Job Duties/Responsibilities

Job Duty/Responsibility

Function 1: Assist in the routine maintenance of equipment

+ Clean heating and utility areas

+ Clean and polish operating equipment

+ Clean parts and equipment that are being overhauled

+ Lubricate machinery in the boiler, chiller, pump, and mechanical equipment rooms based on the schedule

+ Paint heating, ventilating, and air conditioning ( HVAC ) equipment and related areas

+ Perform specific tasks as directed in performing maintenance and repairs on mechanical and electrical equipment, steam, gas, and water lines, and other related plumbing, heating, or ventilation equipment

+ Assist in the day-to-day operation and maintenance of the high-pressure steam and heating hot water satellite boilers and their related auxiliary systems

+ Maintain all boiler rooms in a clean, well lit, and safe condition at all times

Percentage Of Time 45%

Job Duty/Responsibility

Function 2: Hands-on Learning

+ Perform specific tasks in operating utility plant equipment including heating, ventilating and air conditioning equipment to learn operating procedures

+ Participate in in-service training courses and on-the-job instruction in the fundamentals of utility plant operation and engineering

Percentage Of Time 45%

Job Duty/Responsibility

Function 3: Miscellaneous

+ Pick up and deliver parts

+ Take meter readings which may include gas, water, and electric meters

+ Maintain neat and accurate logs

+ Perform daily inspection tours of all satellite boiler rooms, observe operating conditions, and make appropriate notations in boiler logbooks

+ Provide assistance in the sampling, testing, and chemical treatment of satellite boilers

Percentage Of Time 10%

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

+ * Do you have a valid driver's license?

+ Yes

+ No

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