Under the direction of the Facilities Manager, the Maintenance Assistant maintains, repairs and refurbishes elements of the camp’s physical environment to protect the health and safety of the campers and staff. The Maintenance Assistant will support a wide variety of operations related to facilities management and maintenance, including but not limited to: grounds keeping, moving and storage, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, small motor repair, fire safety, sanitation, pest control and housekeeping. The Maintenance Assistant may also provide support to program staff.
Required Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 18 years support staff though J1 agency
Able to lift 25 pounds unassisted, climb and work from ladders, and be comfortable with heights.
Preferred Qualifications:
related work experience.
Experience and skill in a trade such as carpentry, electrical, plumbing, etc.
Able to operate a variety equipment including but not limited to mowers, weed eaters, ladders, hand and power tools.
POSITION DETAILS:
Salary: $1,000-$3,500 per season
Schedule: EXEMPT – TEMP: June 1, 2027 – August 22, 2027
No relocation or VISA Sponsorship available
HOW TO APPLY:
Review of applications will begin immediately. The position will remain open until a qualified pool of candidates is obtained.
Applicants need to:
Attach/upload a resume to the online application in either Microsoft Word or PDF format. Attach/upload a cover letter to the online application in either Microsoft Word or PDF format. Attach/upload contacts info for three references to the online application in either Microsoft Word or PDF format.
In the "Experience" section of your application, use the Paperclip icon to search for file(s) or use the "Drop Files Here" box to manually drag document(s) into your application. Once the application is submitted, you will not be able to change your submission or add attachments.
External Applicants: (including current employees of other Cornell Cooperative Extension Associations), please refer to the Applying for a Job (External Candidate) document for additional guidance.
Internal Applicants : Current employees of the Cornell Cooperative Extension Association indicated in this job posting are considered internal applicants; please refer to the Applying for a Job (Internal Candidate) document for additional guidance.
The Association may make reasonable accommodations to enable applicants to participate in the hiring process and employees to perform their essential functions. If you require an accommodation to participate in the selection process, you are encouraged to contact Cornell Cooperative Extension of Suffolk County Human Resources at (631) 727-7850 or via email at HR-CCESuffolk@cornell.edu
Cornell Cooperative Extension is an equal opportunity employer. For more information, visit hr.cornell.edu/eeo.
Responsible and Essential Functions:
Management:
Ensure that camp facilities comply with the requirements of the camp safety plan submitted to the Suffolk County Department of Health.
Assist Facilities Manager in preventing health hazards and unsafe conditions through daily monitoring of physical plant and grounds.
Monitor all waste management processes including but not limited to: food waste, trash, leaves and other natural materials, damaged and unneeded equipment.
Ensure that fire safety requirements are met including but not limited to: working smoke detectors, exit signage, proper egress, working fire extinguishers, and removal of potential combustibles.
Regularly inspect facilities and grounds for hazards and/or damage and notify facility manger, under direction of facility manger, correct as necessary.
Regularly inspect electrical systems including but not limited to: electric outlets, switches, junction and breaker boxes; ground fault circuit interrupters, exposed wiring in order to determine potential hazards. Notify Facility Manger of any issues and under direction of facility manger,…