The Cornell University campus is widely admired as one of the world’s most beautiful academic settings. The Division of Facilities and Campus Services is committed to providing the highest quality serviceto,students, staff,alumniand visitors. With more than 260 major buildings enhancing the magnificent landscape of the Ithaca campus, approximately 1,000highly talentedand dedicated staff serve as stewards of the campus resources and operations. All employees are accountable for supporting the organization’s values of truth, respect, excellence, teamwork, and integrity; and supporting inclusive and sustainable practices in carrying out everyday responsibilities.
Facilities Management (FM) provides maintenance, grounds, and custodial services to the entire campus. As a key steward of the University’s facilities, FMis responsible forfacility assessments, skilled trades, general construction, building care, grounds, recycling, asbestos, and the management of planned, corrective, and preventive maintenance.
The Grounds Vehicle Mechanic supports Grounds operations by performing skilled diagnostics, maintenance, repairs, inspections, fabrication, and preventive maintenance on a wide range of commercial landscape, construction, snow removal, and grounds-related vehicles and equipment. This includes tractors, loaders, large commercial diesel trucks, plow and salting equipment, lawn maintenance equipment, small power equipment, hand tools, and related shop equipment. The position performs shop-based repairs and road calls as needed to keep equipment safe, reliable, and available for daily operations, seasonal needs, special projects, and emergency response.
The positionmaintainsaccurateservice, inspection, labor, and materials records;assistswith preventive maintenance scheduling; supports procurement, inventory, storage, and organization of repair parts, tools, supplies, and equipment; and helpsmaintaina safe, clean, and efficient shop environment. The position may operate grounds, construction, and snow removal equipment as backup support, assist with staff training on proper equipment use and operator maintenance, serve as backup to the lead mechanic, and promptly report unsafe conditions or damage to campus landscape, equipment, vehicles, or facilities.
This position is subject to 24/7 call-in for emergencies and may require extended hours, including nights, early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays, to meet seasonal operational needs. Work may occur in weather extremes and may involve working underneath vehicles and equipment, onlifts, inconfined spaces, from ladders, in noisy environments, and around gasoline, diesel fuel, and other petroleum products.
While position responsibilities vary, every member of our community is expected to foster a culture of belonging and a psychologically healthy work environment by communicating across differences; being cooperative, collaborative, open, and welcoming; showing respect, compassion, and empathy; engaging and supporting others regardless of background or perspective; speaking up when others are being excluded or treated inappropriately; and supporting work/life integration of oneself and others.
This is anEndowed, union position within theUAW. The starting pay rate is$31.95/hour.
We are a value–based organization where all employees are accountable for supporting the organization’s values of truth, respect, excellence, teamwork, and integrity. Facilities and Campus Services employeesare required toattend staff developmenttrainingsandparticipatein the performance evaluation process.
Werequirethese qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent.
Minimum of five years of experience repairing andmaintaininga broad range of grounds, landscape maintenance, construction, and snow removal equipment. Equipment experience should include tractors, turf equipment, mowers, aerifiers, hydro-seeders, sprayers, edgers, vacuum equipment, wheel loaders, backhoes, excavators, sewer rodders, compressors, pickup trucks, large diesel trucks with air brakes, asphalt equipment, and related equipment.
CDL Class B with air brake endorsementrequired. Truck/trailer restriction acceptable, if applicable to operational requirements.
Must have andmaintaina valid U.S. driver’s license and may berequiredtooperatea personal or Cornell-owned vehicle to travel to and from job sites.
Must be OBD II certified. NYS Inspection Certificate for light- and heavy-duty vehiclesrequired.
Must pass a pre-employment drug test and be subject to random drug and alcohol testing.
Experience operating snow removal equipment, including 4 ft. to 11 ft. hydraulic plows, snow boxes, salt spreaders, and snow blowers.
Experience repairing andmaintaining2-cycle and 4-cycle fractional-horsepower gasoline engines.
Experience with stainless steel, aluminum, and cast welding.
Ability to analyze complex mechanical, electrical, fuel, and power/transmission delivery system failures and performappropriate repairs.
Ability to make repairs and adjustmentsin accordance withdiagrams, sketches, operation manuals, and manufacturer specifications.
Ability to use welding, burning, and brazing equipment to complete repairs and fabrication work.
Minimum of two years of leadership experience.
Ability to organize, prioritize, and schedule work.
Ability to write maintenance reports, communicate effectively in writing, understand and follow oral instructions, and communicate clearly with supervisors, coworkers, and equipment operators.
Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive andequitableworking relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members.
You will be a top candidate with our preferred qualifications:
Associates Degreein Auto Mechanics oradditionaltechnical training school course work desirable.
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. Relocationassistancewill not be provided for this position.
Cornell provides great benefits that include educational benefits, access to a plethora of wellness programs, employee discounts with local and national retail brands, health care options to choose from, generous paid leave provisions: 3 weeks of vacation leave, health and personal leave, 13 holidays (including end of year winter break through New Year’s Day), 2 floating holidays, and superior retirement contributions.
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University Job Title:
Mech Vehicle S10
Job Family:
United Auto Workers
Level:
S10
Pay Rate Type:
Hourly
Pay Range:
Refer to Union Pay Rates Link Below
Remote Option Availability:
Onsite
Company:
Endowed
Contact Name:
Tonya Eiklor
Contact Email:
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