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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

SHIFT: Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm

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.

Your application materials must clearly demonstrate how you meet the qualifications of the position.

Vacancy Announcement

Position Information

Campus Title Motor Vehicle Operator - Grounds

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 Motor Vehicle Operator.

As a Motor Vehicle Operator, SG-07, you will be responsible for operating a variety of equipment and motor vehicles used in:

+ construction

+ maintenance and repair activities

+ care and condition of campus grounds, gardens, athletic fields, walkways, parking lots, and roads

You will perform a variety of semi-skilled tasks in the construction and repair of buildings, roads, facilities, grounds, and other structures.

Required Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates must possess a New York State Driver’s License appropriate for the type of vehicle to be operated. Candidates may be required to possess a CDL Class A, B, C or General Class D license.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States without a visa sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

DEPARTMENT OPERATIONAL NEEDS

+ Working knowledge of the operation of a variety of self-propelled equipment and basic knowledge of the vehicle and traffic law as it applies to its safe and legal operation

+ Possession of, or willingness to achieve, initial certification in pesticide application (ornamental and turf)

+ Ability to understand and follow instructions, read, write, and communicate verbally.

+ Ability to climb, stoop, and perform medium to heavy labor and lifting (minimum of 50 pounds).

+ Satisfactory time and attendance record.

+ Possession of computer skills adequate to work with computerized maintenance management systems and other computerized applications as assigned.

Posting Details

Posting Details

Posting Number C519

Number of Vacancies 1

Line # to be filled 01107

Full or Part-time Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Job Posting Date 12/03/2025

Job Posting Closed Date 12/18/2025

Salary Minimum of SG-07: $38,235

Special Instructions to Applicant

SHIFT : Monday through Friday, 7:00 am to 3:30 pm

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.

Your application materials must clearly demonstrate how you meet the qualifications of the position.

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.

Quick Link for Postings https://jobs.geneseo.edu/postings/5428

Job Duties/Responsibilities

Job Duties/Responsibilities

Job Duty/Responsibility

Function 1: Operation & Maintenance of Motor Equipment

+ Operate vehicles on roadways, parking lots, grounds repair, and maintenance projects. Vehicles may include large front-end loaders, zone stripers, skid steer, box plow, forklift, backhoe, etc.

+ Utilize equipment and machinery to move mulch, repair potholes, complete parking lot stripping, load gravel onto trucks, pack dumpsters, turn soil for compost, and remove snow from campus grounds

+ Operate heavy dump trucks with plow, spreader attachments to simultaneously plow snow and control ice, transport and remove trees/shrubs/plants,

+ Assist with renovations of parking lots by tearing up concrete and blacktop

+ Pick up and deliver supplies and equipment

+ Load and unload heavy equipment, supplies, and furniture from trucks by physically lifting items or operating a hand truck or forklift

+ Move items to/from storerooms and/or warehouses and maintain storage areas

Percentage Of Time 40%

Job Duty/Responsibility

Function 2: Grounds Care & Maintenance

+ Operate lawnmowers and plows to maintain grounds, parking lots, and walkways

+ Operate tractors and related equipment to plant and care for campus grounds, roadways, parking lots, and athletic fields

+ Operate tractors and trucks to pick up supplies and collect trash

+ Clear sites and prepare them for planting; plants seeds, trees, shrubbery, and flowers.

+ Clean grounds, roadways, and structures by sweeping, raking, shoveling, mowing, and removing by hand debris, leaves, branches, snow, ice, trash, etc.

+ Maintain areas by cutting grass, pruning plants, cutting and removing dead branches and trees, placing mulching materials and stone, and fertilizing and watering plants and grass

+ Maintain athletic fields by cutting and raking grass, replacing sod in damaged areas, and lining and preparing fields

+ Maintain turf areas

+ Install and maintain fences, guide rails, signs, walkways, and snow fencing

+ Mix and apply pesticides, herbicides, and fertilizers

+ Operate boom sprayer and hydra seeder

Percentage Of Time 35%

Job Duty/Responsibility

Function 3: Routine Maintenance and Repairs

+ Pump gas and add or drain water and/or antifreeze to the radiator, oil to the crankcase, air to tires, and hydraulic fluid to reservoirs.

+ Change oil and spark plugs.

+ Change air filters.

+ Checks fluid levels, tire pressure, safety devices, and control mechanisms of machines prior to operation.

+ Monitor gauges and fluid levels of machines during operations.

+ Clean, lubricate, and maintain machinery equipment, gears, cables, and tools.

+ Sharpen blades.

+ Mount and dismount major assemblies including plows and salt spreaders

Percentage Of Time 10%

Job Duty/Responsibility

Function 4: Assigned Special Projects

+ Set up and break down equipment for special events.

+ Lift and place equipment, ladders, and scaffolds.

+ Remove materials in preparation for construction by using jackhammers, sanders, paint strippers, and other hand tools and equipment.

+ Control traffic on the road for maintenance projects.

+ Patrol areas to determine damage, traffic, navigational hazards, vandalism, and condition.

+ Remove obstructions and debris, make simple repairs and report needed for larger repairs.

+ Dig and excavate ditches, paths, and water.

Percentage Of Time 10%

Job Duty/Responsibility

Function 5: Miscellaneous

+ Maintain all storage areas in a clean and organized manner.

+ Conduct pavement and storm system maintenance.

+ Lead utility stakeouts, digs, and repairs.

+ Accurately input time information into TMA .

Percentage Of Time 5%

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

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

+ Yes

+ No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Optional Documents

+ Other Document