Job Description:

Rewards & Benefits

• Competitive compensation plus comprehensive benefits plan including health, dental, and vision insurance and retirement plan options including a fixed pension plan or a 401(A) with generous employer contributions;
• Paid leave provisions including sick and holiday leave; impressive educational benefits including tuition-free study plus supplemental tuition aid;
• A rich array of services, programs and benefits to help employees advance in their career and enhance the quality of their personal life, including professional development programs and services, employee EAP and wellness programs, discounted membership to the on-campus fitness center, and access to the Campus and Community Child Care Center.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The State University of New York at Fredonia invites applications for a contingent permanent, full-time, 12-month, Highway Equipment Operator (SG7) in Facilities Services - Grounds & Landscaping.

This hiring rate for this position is $37,121 and includes a comprehensive benefits package. The work schedule

will be Tuesday - Saturday, 7am-3:30pm and may require evening and weekend work.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to the Head Grounds Supervisor, the successful candidate will perform a variety of routine manual tasks in maintaining the appearance and condition of grounds, walkways and roads. Work consists of the operation of at least one-third of the time of light self-propelled equipment such as small front-end loaders, tractor mowers and snowplows with or without wing attachments.

Highway Equipment Operator

• Operates heavy dump trucks to transport paving material to paving operations.
• Operates mud jacks to pump lime and cement slurry mixture under settled concrete slabs to restore them to their original line.
• Operates maintainer to push ridges of dirt from under side guard rails out onto the slope side of the road.
• Operates heavy dump trucks with plow, wing and spreader attachments to simultaneously plow snow and control ice.
• Operates eductor truck to remove dirt and debris from catch basins and drop inlets.
• Checks fluid levels, tire pressure, safety devices and control mechanisms of machines prior to operation.
• Starts, stops, steers and controls machine in a safe, efficient and effective manner to perform assigned tasks.
• Monitors gauges and fluid levels of machine during operation.
• Maintains daily record of work performed and materials used.
• Performs routine maintenance and repairs on machine to insure safe and efficient operations.
• Pumps gas and adds or drains water and/or antifreeze to radiator, oil to crankcase, air to tires and hydraulic fluid to reservoirs.
• Changes tires on machine as needed.
• Replaces burned-out or broken lamp bulbs.
• Washes machine after use.
• Changes oil and spark plugs.
• Changes oil, fuel, air and hydraulic filters.
• May perform tasks and activities listed in the Standard for Laborer #6961000.
• May on occasion, operate equipment listed as appropriate for either of the classes described in this standard, Motor Vehicle Operator, Crane and Shovel Operator or Maintenance Helper.
• Be aware of, understand, and follow all university policies.

MACHINES, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

Positions in these classes operate any of the machines listed as appropriate for their class in this standard. They also use wrenches, pliers, screwdrivers and assorted other hand tools to perform routine maintenance and repair work on machines. They also on occasion may operate equipment listed as appropriate for the other class described in this standard and Motor Vehicle Operator, Crane and Shovel Operator and Maintenance Helper.

Requirements:

• Possession of a valid state driver license
• Good knowledge of the operation of a variety of self-propelled equipment.
• Basic knowledge of the Vehicle and Traffic Law as it applies to the safe and legal operation of the assigned equipment.
• Basic knowledge of the routine repair and maintenance work needed by equipment.
• Ability to operate assigned machine in a safe and effective manner.
• Ability to understand and follow simple oral and written instructions.
• Ability to perform routine repairs and maintenance on equipment.
• Ability to perform medium to heavy physical labor.

This position has been designated as an Essential Services Personnel position. It is the policy of Fredonia that employees designated as essential will be required to provide support by performing their normal and customary duties in the event of an emergency. Such service is required to maintain university properties and services in the event of an emergency. The essential personnel will vary depending on the nature and scope of the emergency.

• One year of experience in the operation of tractors or other self-propelled equipment and possession of a valid New York State driver's license appropriate for the type of vehicle operated.
• Experience operating backhoes and excavating experience preferred.
• Must possess a valid non-conditional nor restricted New York State CDL Driver's license at time of appointment.
• Applicants must be physically able to perform moderate to heavy physical labor. Must be able to stand for long periods. Must be willing to work in hot, cold and rainy weather.
• Applicant must have ability to understand and carry out written and verbal instructions.
• Must be available for additional hours should it be necessary to meet the operating needs of the department for special events such as Open House, Commencement, snow removal, etc. May be required to work 3rd shift (11:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.) during the winter months.

Seniority for transfer or promotion is the length of continuous service in the Operational Services Bargaining Unit. Seniority applies only to those who meet the posted qualifications/job requirements, meet the legitimate operating needs of the department, and have the ability to perform duties and responsibilities satisfactorily. The requirement to prove qualification shall rest with the employee.

The Preferred & Transfer List must be given preference.

Since the activities of other employees depend upon the performance of the employee in this position, reliable attendance is required.

Additional Information:

This is a full-time, 12-month, probationary, contingent permanent, SG07, CSEA represented position with an entry level salary of $37,121.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Fredonia prides itself on an outstanding workforce. To continually support organizational excellence, the university conducts background screens on applicants.

An Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer, Fredonia provides for, and promotes, equal opportunity employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment, without discrimination.

Pursuant to University policy, the University is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, or domestic violence victim status. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the University community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law, or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.

The University's policy is in accordance with federal and state laws and regulations prohibiting unlawful discrimination and harassment. These laws include the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as Amended by the Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972, and the New York State Human Rights Law. These laws prohibit discrimination and harassment, including sexual harassment and sexual violence.

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.

Application Instructions:

Interested candidates shall apply and submit the required documents listed below by clicking on the APPLY NOW button. Complete applications received by July 5, 2024 will be given full consideration. Names and contact information for three professional references are required as part of the application.

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URL: www.fredonia.edu/about/offices/facilities/grounds