Building Maintenance Person II - Niagara County Community College

Position Information








Position Title Building Maintenance Person II



Position Category Civil Service



Position Status 12 Month



FLSA Non-Exempt



Advertised Salary $23.67



Department Maintenance



Working Hours Monday - Friday (Evening and weekend hours may be required)



General Description

SUNY Niagara is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Building Maintenance Person II to join our Operations team. The successful candidate will be responsible for independently performing a variety of mechanical and other building operation and maintenance tasks on building systems. This position requires a strong understanding of skilled journeyman techniques and a working knowledge of one or more trades. SUNY Niagara consists of two campuses, one located in Sanborn, NY and our Niagara Falls Culinary Institute located in downtown Niagara Falls. These two campuses consist of over 500,000 square feet of space and over 200 acres of property consisting of state of the art facilities that contribute to an exceptional learning environment for our students.


This position will provide a consistent 40 hour per week schedule with overtime opportunities. In addition to the salary, SUNY Niagara provides phenomenal benefits for our employees. These benefits are part of a total compensation package comprised of more than just a salary which includes participation in the NYS Retirement System as well as benefits that not only cover you and your family’s health but also your well-being as we understand the importance of allowing our employees to have a healthy work life balance. In addition to ample vacation and sick days, our college is also closed for 14 holidays per year as well as for a Winter break from late December through early January and a week in March for Spring recess. Our college also observes 4-day work weeks in the summer. Please visit https://www.niagaracc.suny.edu/hr/benefits/ to view our benefit offerings.





Typical Work Activities

1. Operates heating boilers, process piping, pumps, related equipment, and performs preventive maintenance tasks to promote efficiency and longevity of the equipment;

2. Operates air conditioning equipment from small package units to large centrifugal compressors, process piping, pumps, condensers or water-cooling towers, and related equipment such as heat exchangers, domestic water heaters, piping valves and return condensate pumping systems and performs preventive maintenance tasks to promote efficiency and longevity of the equipment;

3. Operates and maintains emergency generator for emergency electric power supply to one or more buildings;

4. Performs all preventive maintenance on pneumatic temperature control systems and component parts not covered by contractual obligations of calibrations, repairs and checks operation of dampers, unit valves, and controllers for room controls, and fan systems which may have both heating and cooling functions;

5. Performs maintenance work on electro-mechanical parts of fan systems such as motors, belts, fan freeze stats, fire stats, filters and campers (exclude working on high voltage equipment which should be performed by qualified electrical personnel);

6. Collaborates with outside contractors utilizing the County bidding and purchasing processes;

7. Maintains records for New York State Department of Health;

8. Reports to work on a call-in basis when necessary;

9. Installs new or replacement equipment, and executes changes and/or expansions related to building systems;

10. Assists building maintenance personnel, when assigned, to install, repair or maintain structural components, such as roofs, drains, windows, etc.;

11. Supervises, when assigned, the work of others in the performance of maintenance related tasks.





Essential Functions

Good knowledge of the common practices, tools, terminology, and hazards of one or more standard buildings trades; good knowledge of modern buildings and equipment maintenance and repair practices; good knowledge of the operation, maintenance and repair of HVAC (heating, ventilating, and air conditioning) systems; ability to work from plans, specifications, and rough sketches; ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; ability to work well with others and supervise and direct others on work projects; good motor, hand and eye coordination; mechanical aptitude and manual dexterity; initiative and resourcefulness; industry and dependability; willingness to be on call to report to work; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.





Required Qualifications



+ Graduation from high school or possession of an equivalency diploma



+ Three (3) years of paid experience in large-scale facilities maintenance, general building construction, general building maintenance, or repair work. Experience must be in more than one of the skilled trades, such as plumbing, carpentry, electrical, HVAC , painting, masonry, etc.



+ Possession of a valid New York State motor vehicle license at time of appointment and for the duration of employment.










NOTE : Verifiable part-time experience will be pro-rated to meet the qualifications. Experience limited to building cleaning is not qualifying. Full-time successful post-high school vocational training in the required fields or advanced education in a regionally accredited college or university or one accredited by the New York State Board of Regents to grant degrees, can be equated to the required experience. Six (6) months of education or training, 30 credit hours, equals six (6) months of experience.





Desirable Qualifications



License(s)/Certifications



About SUNY Niagara

SUNY Niagara is a thriving educational institution located between the picturesque landscapes of Niagara Falls and the vibrant city of Buffalo, NY. Our college serves a diverse student population and is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment. With a commitment to academic excellence and student success, SUNY Niagara offers a supportive and collaborative environment for both faculty and staff.





SUNY Niagara is an accredited institution of higher education that offers high-quality academic programs leading to degrees and certificates that are supported by outstanding student services. The top 4 majors of our students are Liberal Arts and Sciences, Nursing, Psychology, and Criminal Justice. In 2023, SUNY Niagara ranked #1 in graduation rate among community colleges in New York State!





SUNY Niagara provides a variety of cultural, athletic, social, and international experiences, as well as community education, small business, and workforce development that supports economic development that positively impacts the quality of life of valued stakeholders. The college operates through a collegial model of shared governance and transparency and is accountable for meeting the highest standards of professionalism and integrity.


SUNY Niagara has two locations in western New York consisting of 287 acres and 11 buildings. The Sanborn, campus is minutes from Buffalo, Niagara Falls, and the Canadian border and is centrally located between the county’s three main cities of Lockport, Niagara Falls, and North Tonawanda. The Sanborn campus offers a traditional college experience with world-class academics, knowledgeable faculty members, state-of-the-art classrooms, NJCAA athletics, and on-campus housing. We continue to invest in our facilities with the addition of the Learning Commons Center, which has become the nucleus of the campus; a place for faculty to collaborate and help students develop critical thinking skills while incorporating state-of-the-art technology and innovative student support services. We also modernized our campus dining commons, providing quality meal options in a sleek, comfortable, collaborative environment.





The Niagara Falls Culinary Institute (http://www.nfculinary.org/) ( NFCI ) is located in the heart of one of the world’s biggest tourist destinations, Niagara Falls. Fully outfitted with modern labs and tools for students to use as they train in both classic and trendy techniques, NFCI is home to Culinary Arts, Baking and Pastry Arts, and Hospitality programs. The college also operates Savor, a fine dining restaurant, and La Patisserie, a European-style pastry café, at NFCI .




Our college nurtures and empowers its students and employees in ways that recognize and value our common humanity as well as the richness of our diversity. SUNY Niagara welcomes applicants who want to join a leading regional institution that provides a dynamic, educational environment, responds to students’ current and emerging needs, and strengthens its community. At SUNY Niagara we embrace diversity and promote inclusion throughout the institution by recognizing, accepting, and celebrating differences within our campus and surrounding communities. Therefore, we desire and pursue candidates who share those principles and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply to our positions.





EEO Statement

SUNY Niagara does not discriminate and prohibits harassment or discrimination related to any protected category including creed, ethnicity, citizenship, national origin, sex, gender, pregnancy, disability, marital status, political or social affiliation, age, race, color, veteran status, military status, religion, sexual orientation, domestic violence status, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression or perceived gender. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.











Posting Detail Information








Posting Number S311P



Open Date 10/03/2024



Close Date



Open Until Filled Yes



Special Instructions Summary

For full consideration applications must be submitted by October 27, 2024. if a viable candidate is not found during the initial review, applications submitted after October 27, 2024 will be considered.


SUNY Niagara considers only those applications that clearly demonstrate the applicant meets all required qualifications as indicated on the posting, please review the qualifications before applying. Persons meeting the required qualifications as stated above should submit the following:


• cover letter that addresses each of the qualifications

• resume

• unofficial transcripts

• names and contact information for three (3) current, work related references


Incomplete packets will be rejected for lack of information.











Supplemental Questions



Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).





+ * Did you graduate from high school or possess an equivalency diploma?



+ Yes



+ No







+ * Do you possess a valid New York State Motor Vehicle license?



+ Yes



+ No







+ * How many years of paid experience do you have in more than one of the skilled trades, such as plumbing, carpentry, electrical, HVAC, painting, masonry, in large-scale facilities maintenance, general building construction, general building maintenance, or repair work?



+ No Experience



+ Less than 1 year



+ 1 - 2 years



+ 3-5 years



+ 5 plus years









Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents



+ Resume



+ Cover Letter



Optional Documents



+ Transcripts



+ Letter of Recommendation



+ Certifications/Licenses



+ Transcript 2



+ Transcript 3