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SUNY Delhi is an inclusive, student-centered campus that transforms student lives through hands-on learning, innovation, engaged faculty, and exceptional support services. A close-knit campus community set in the scenic foothills of the Catskill Mountains, Delhi is a leader within the SUNY system for applied learning and online programs that cater to a diverse student population of over 3,000 students in over 65 popular majors ranging from associate to master degrees. SUNY Delhi employs approximately 550 full-time, and part-time faculty and staff to fulfill its mission of transforming lives.
SUNY Delhi currently offers over 50 student clubs and organizations, as well as 19 NCAA Division III athletic teams. SUNY Delhi has received national accolades for affordability, online education programs, and outstanding student success.
As the county seat for Delaware County, Delhi is a bustling village with eateries, shops, government offices, and more. SUNY Delhi is an integral part of the community, doubling its population when college is in session. The College offers an array of activities and programs throughout the year for faculty and staff, including a state-of-the-art fitness center, racquetball courts, indoor/outdoor tennis courts, track, basketball courts, indoor pool, sauna, golf simulator, and even an 18-hole golf course. SUNY Delhi employees enjoy unique perks which include access to a student-run restaurant, Community Dog Wash Days, on-campus Butcher Shop, Automotive Repair Shop, and free Professional Development Workshops offered twice a year to help faculty and staff learn innovative teaching skills, earn certificates, get valuable training, and explore new interests. Most employees come for a visit and stay for a lifetime. To learn more about SUNY Delhi, visit www.delhi.edu.
Job Description:
The Maintenance Assistant (Painter) will help the Trade Specialist (Painter) in the supervision of the summer student paint crew. The Maintenance Assistant (Painter) will join the facilities department for the summer months to work with Trade Specialist (Painter) and the students to prepare and paint primarily residential buildings, academic buildings if time allows, in preparation for the fall 2023.
Illustrative duties:
- Provide supervision for the summer student painters working in the residence halls or academic buildings.
- Collaborate with, and receive directions from the Trade Specialist (Painter).
- Identifies areas of repair needed before painting takes place.
- Contacts work order system for repairs that are not undertaken by paint crew
- Checks to see that repaired areas are complete and finished before assigning areas to be painted.
- Lay out work for the day and assign work to student painters.
- Train students to use masking and drop clothes to minimize paint in areas not to be painted.
- Provide training to students who need help improving their skills in their assigned tasks.
- Collect and deliver supplies to the work site.
- Secure painting equipment and clean tools as needed
- Inspect areas after painting for completeness and quality.
- Work with custodial staff to have furniture moved in areas to be painted and then moved back when painting is complete
- Removes electrical wall plates prior to painting and replaces when painting is complete.
- Arranges, assembles and erects scaffolds and ladders at work site.
- Instructs student painters on proper set-up and use of ladders and scaffolding.
- Address poor work habits with student employees on the paint crew. Notify Trade Specialist (Painter) and if need be Manager of Building and Grounds of repeat or uncorrected behavior.
- As needed, inform the Trade Specialist (Painter) of time and attendance issues.
Requirements:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Non-competitive: Two years of full-time experience in maintenance or mechanical work under the supervision of a skilled tradesperson; OR completion of an appropriate twoyear technical school course at a school, institute, or branch of the Armed Services, such as the New York State Civil Service Employees Association-Partnership (NYS CSEA-P) Applied Skilled Trades Certificate Program*; or an equivalent combination of experience and training gained by completion of appropriate technical courses at a school, institute, or branch of the Armed Services.
*Successful completion of the NYS CSEA-P Applied Skilled Trades Certificate Program includes a total of 288 hours of trade-specific classroom instruction, 45 hours of technical math course work, 45 hours of technical communications course work, and 15 hours of blueprint/schematic reading course work. It does not include 4,000 hours of on-the-job training, as required for the NYS CSEA-P Applied Skilled Trades Traineeship.
- Must possess a valid New York State driver's license.
Preferred Skills:
- Computer Skills
Additional Information:
- Temporary Full Time: 40 hrs/wk - : Position work schedule 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Work days will be Monday through Friday.
- Status: Temporary- May 11, 2023- August 23, 2023
- Class & Code: CSEA, OSU - 03
- Starting Salary: $40,193, SG-9
- Reports to: Manger of Building and Grounds
- This position offers full New York State CSEA, benefits which are among the most comprehensive in the country.
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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.
Application Instructions:
SUNY Delhi is energized to lead the charge in developing a welcoming and intellectually diverse environment for all, a place where diversity, equity and success guide our achievement, scholarship, character and global citizenship. To apply please attach the following items and provide a short statement in your cover letter on your commitment to diversity and how you would incorporate it into this role.
- Cover letter
- Resume
- Contact information for three professional references
For full consideration please apply by April 23, 2023 and will remain posted until filled.
SUNY Delhi is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability or membership in any other class protected by Federal, State, or local law.
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