140 LLL Maintenance Coordinator
Job Description
This position will serve as the 140 LLL Maintenance Coordinator for Cornell Cooperative Extension Association of Nassau County. The 140 LLL Maintenance Coordinator will be responsible for the repair, maintenance and upkeep of the buildings, grounds, utilities, roads and program areas at the CCE Nassau facilities at 140 Living Learning Laboratory. Additional locations to assist in similar maintenance responsibilities may include the East Meadow Farm, and the administrative building in the Special Activities Center (SAC) House. Oversee construction and renovation projects, operational services, security, inventory control and participate in maintenance and construction contract negotiations. Diagnose problems or oversee troubleshooting work. Ensure compliance with local, state, federal regulations. Manage assigned budget and monitor expenses. Direct and supervise seasonal maintenance staff. Will deal with emergencies that arise on the property. Will work a non-traditional work schedule as per the needs of the facilities.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent education (Associate’s Degree and two (2) years of transferrable program/functional experience).
- Experience relevant to the role the position.
- Experience working with engineers, architects, carpenters, masons, plumbers and electricians.
- Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
- Valid New York State Driver’s License and the ability to meet travel requirements associated with this position.
- Ability to work non-traditional hours including evenings and weekends and be on call for emergencies.
- Physical ability to do heavy lifting, shovel snow, and move/transport supplies and equipment.
- Ability to climb and perform work from a ladder.
- Ability to operate heavy machinery (e.g. fork lift, skid steer, back hoe) on an infrequent basis, as appropriate to facility needs.
- Ability to operate facility equipment, such as lawn mower, snow blower, etc.
- Ability to identify and address safety concerns in the work place.
- Ability and willingness to work with diverse audiences and maintain cultural sensitivity.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions and assume responsibility with general guidelines and direction.
- Ability to organize and prioritize work responsibilities.
- Ability to rapidly adapt and respond to changes in environment and priorities.
- Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to manage people.
- Strategic, operational and technical management skills.
- Excellent communication, leadership, problem solving and analytical skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Education and/or experience in Construction Management, Construction Science, Construction Engineering, Facilities Management or Business Management.
- Six years’ work-related experience – relevant to the role of the position.
Equal Opportunity Employment
Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO,
Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities.
Position Details:
This is an exempt, full-time position, 100% FTE. The annual salary for this position is $58,500.00. This position, based on eligibility, offers a comprehensive benefit package, to include: health and dental insurance and NYS retirement.
Pay Rate Type: Salary
HOW TO APPLY:
Review of applications will begin immediately. Position will remain open until close of day on May 31, 2023 and 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. 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.
Contact Erika at eh482@cornell.edu with questions.
No relocation or VISA Sponsorship available.
The Association may make reasonable accommodations to enable applicants to participate in the hiring process and employees to perform the essential functions of their job. If you require an accommodation so that you may participate in the selection process you are encouraged to contact Cornell Cooperative Extension Administrative Systems at (607) 255-6120, or via email at: cce.recruitment@cornell.edu.
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.