Position Information

NY HELPSNo

55-b/c EligibleNo

AgencySUNY Delhi

TitleFacilities Operations Assistant 1 (Grounds)

Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary Grade06

Bargaining UnitAPSU-Agency Police Services Unit (PBAofNYS)

Salary RangeFrom $37862 to $37862 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

InternshipNo

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Variable

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 6 AM

To 2:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Delaware

Street Address 454 Delhi Drive

City Delhi

StateNY

Zip Code13753

Job Specifics

Duties Description Operates self-propelled and motorized equipment, such as lawn mowers, pumps, compressors, vehicles, small trucks, light construction equipment, pallet jacks, forklifts, and snow removal equipment as well as some heavy equipment.

Performs routine maintenance and unskilled tasks in the inspection, repair, and maintenance of automotive equipment and other machinery such as mounting and dismounting snowplows, salt spreaders, changing oil, tires, and batteries and cleaning and polishing vehicles; reports deficiencies and problems to higher level staff.

Moves heavy supplies, furniture, and equipment.

Loads and unloads heavy equipment, supplies, and furniture by physically lifting items or operating a hand truck, utility carts, dollies, 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.
Moves other large campus items within and between buildings or other areas where needed. Moves items and packages over 50 lbs with appropriate equipment.
Sets up and removes furniture, partitions, and equipment for office moves, conferences, meetings, and performs the set up and tear down for many special events.
Placement of road and event signage throughout campus.
Performs general grounds maintenance tasks such as clearing sites, raking or tilling soil, mowing lawns, trimming and removing trees and shrubs, planting and upkeep of campus plant beds, fertilizing and watering, maintaining athletic fields, maintaining roads and sidewalks, and removing snow, trash and other obstructions around buildings and surrounding areas. Loads trucks with debris, dirt and other materials.

Minimum Qualifications Be physically able to perform the tasks of the position and be able to understand and carry out written or oral instructions.
Possess a valid New York State driver's license.
Preferred Qualifications:

Prior experience operating snow and ice removal equipment.
Prior experience with landscaping equipment such as mowers, weed whackers and other items:
Experience with hand and power tools
Must be able to work within a team setting or individually.

Additional Comments Full Time
Status: Probation/Permanent
Number of vacancies: 2
Unit: CSEA/OSU
Grade: SG6
Starting Salary: $37,862
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 6:00 am - 2:30 pm, subject to change
Reports to: Grounds Supervisor
This position offers full New York State CSEA, benefits which are among the most comprehensive in the country with an excellent fringe benefits package
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SUNY Delhi has a strong commitment to Affirmative Action and Cultural Diversity. The College welcomes responses from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans.
SUNY Delhi is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community for our students and employees. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final candidates being considered for employment. Any offer of employment is contingent on the successful completion of the background check.
Although the vacancies are in the areas indicated, the appointing authority shall have the right to direct appropriate transfers and reassignments of employees to other areas.
Clery Statement

Applicants interested in positions may access the Annual Security Report (ASR) for SUNY Delhi online. 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 Delhi University Police Department at 607-746-4700.

Application Instructions:

To apply, please submit:

Letter of interest
Resume
Contact information for three professional references
For full consideration, apply by October 30, 2026.

SUNY Delhi is an AA/EOE employer. SUNY Delhi does not discriminate.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Your application will not be accepted if you require sponsorship to work in the United States.

All people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

How to Apply

Name Human Resources

Telephone 607-746-4493

Fax

Email Address humanresources@delhi.edu

Address

Street 454 Delhi Drive

City Delhi

State NY

Zip Code 13753

 

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