Facilities Assistant, Suffolk County Farm, Yaphank, NY Job at Cornell University
- Assist with daily grounds operations, including mowing, pruning, clean up, and planting.
- Assist with maintaining and repair of equipment.
- Assist with general carpentry and building maintenance, including general plumbing, electrical work, and fence repair.
- Assist with cleaning offices, restrooms, and public spaces.
- Assist with planting, cultivating, and harvesting crops as needed.
- Accept other duties as required.
Required Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent. 2 years experience in a related field.
- Valid NYS driver's license and the ability to meet the travel requirements associated with this position.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as appropriate.
- Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including, but not limited to, moving and transporting fifty (50) pound bags of feed and bales of hay.
- Ability to climb into the squeeze chute and over fences.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Demonstrated ability to perform minor mechanical and maintenance repairs.
- Demonstrated ability to operate farm equipment.
- Demonstrated ability to function as a team member working with volunteers and staff.
- Demonstrated ability to relate to diverse audiences.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively through oral, written, and visual means.
RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Administrative Responsibilities:
Coordination/Operation – 95%
- Assist with daily grounds operations, including mowing, pruning, clean up, and planting.
- Assist with maintaining and repair of equipment.
- Assist with general carpentry and building maintenance, including general plumbing, electrical work, and fence repair.
- Assist with planting, cultivating, and harvesting crops as needed.
- Assist with cleaning offices, restrooms, and public spaces.
- Accept other duties as required.
Professional Improvement – 5%
- In cooperation with Supervisor or Executive Director, jointly develop and pursue a professional development plan to increase competencies relative to position accountabilities and address changes and Association priorities.
- Collaborate in activities that support Cornell Cooperative Extension and perform other duties as assigned.
Health and Safety – Applied to all duties and functions
- Support the Association to maintain a safe working environment.
- Be familiar with and strive to follow applicable federal, state, and local regulations, Association health and safety policy/procedure/requirement, and standards.
- Act proactively to prevent accidents/injuries and communicate hazards to supervisors when identified.
EEO/EPO and Policy – Applied to all duties and functions
- Appreciate and embrace diversity in all interactions with clientele, staff, volunteers, and the public.
- Assist the Cornell Cooperative Extension system in reaching out to diverse audiences.
- Aware of, and adheres to, established Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Suffolk County policies, procedures, and Cornell Cooperative Extension Skills for Success.
- Contribute to the organization's overall success by performing all assigned duties professionally, timely, and accurately.
Equal Opportunity Employment
Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO,
Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.
POSITION DETAILS:
Salary: $16.12 per hour
Schedule: Non-exempt (20 hours)
Date Position Available: Position open until filled – Immediate vacancy
Benefits: Full Benefits include 21 days of vacation days per year, 3 personal days, accrued sick days, 16 holidays, health and dental insurance Program (NYSHIP), Employees' Retirement System (New York State Retirement System -NYSLRS), Cornell University Tax-Deferred Annuity Plan (CUTDAP), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), Long-Term Disability, Auto/Home/Pet Insurance, Legal Insurance, Group Universal Life Insurance (GUL), Personal Accident Insurance (PAI), Long Term Care Insurance, and NY's 529 College Savings Program.
HOW TO APPLY:
Review of applications will begin immediately, and the position will remain open until a qualified pool of candidates is obtained.
Applicants need to:
- Attach/upload a cover letter to the online application in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
- Attach/upload a resume to the online application in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
- Attach/upload contact info for three references to the online application in 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 cannot 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 Cornell Cooperative Extension Association employees indicated in this job posting are considered internal applicants; please refer to the
Applying for a Job (Internal Candidate)
document for additional guidance.
No relocation or VISA Sponsorship is available.
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 ext 242 or via email at
HR-CCESuffolk@cornell.edu
Cornell Cooperative Extension collaborates with Cornell University, the United States Department of Agriculture, the State of New York, and New York State residents. Per NYS Law, county and regional extension service associations are subordinate government agencies. This employment opportunity is with the entities listed and not with Cornell University.
Job Title:
Level:
007
Pay Rate Type:
Hourly
Company:
Contract College
Contact Name:
Daniel Murphy
Number of Openings:
1
Cornell Cooperative Extension is a collaboration among Cornell University, the United States Department of Agriculture, the State of New York, and the residents of New York State. Per NYS Law, county and regional extension service associations are subordinate government agencies. This employment opportunity is with the entities listed and not with Cornell University.
Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities. Individuals who bring a diverse perspective and are supportive of diversity are strongly encouraged to apply.
Notice to Applicants: Please read the required
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. This notice contains important information about applying for a position at Cornell Cooperative Extension as well as some of your rights and responsibilities as an applicant.
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