This posting is for 24 part-time (29 hours per week) temporary positions. 18 positions will be assigned to painting Alfred State College dormitory facilities. 6 positions will be assigned to the Grounds department - primary job duties will be mowing, weeding & weed whacking.

Only one (1) week of unpaid time off will be authorized due to operational needs of the department relative to the workload schedule during this temporary assignment.

ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES

Provides visitors with information regarding tourist attractions, office locations and the facility's rules and regulations.

Inspects, checks and patrols areas to detect vandalism or non-adherence to safety procedures. Reports defects, possible hazards or potentially dangerous conditions in the building and adjacent areas.

Performs general grounds maintenance tasks such as clearing sites, raking or tilling soil, mowing lawns, applying fertilizers and pesticides, cutting brush and wood, trimming and removing trees and shrubs, maintaining roads and sidewalks, and removing snow, trash and other obstructions from the building and surrounding areas. Loads trucks with debris, dirt and other materials.

Sets up chairs, podiums and related equipment for conferences, seminars and special events, and loads, unloads and assembles furniture and equipment.

Assists trades positions in performing the routine and unskilled work such as carrying supplies and equipment, erecting ladders and scaffolding, cleaning, flushing and repairing gutters and drains, removing materials from construction sites, preparing surfaces and spreading paint, digging ditches, loading and unloading trucks, carrying bricks and mortar, performing rough carpentry and masonry work, and cleaning the work site after repair work is completed.

Operates self-propelled and motorized equipment, such as lawn mowers, pumps, compressors, vehicles, small trucks, and light construction equipment.

Assists automotive and other mechanics in performing routine and unskilled tasks in the repair and maintenance of automotive equipment and other machinery such as mounting and dismounting snowplows, salt spreaders, engines, transmissions and differentials, performing minor engine tune-ups, changing oil, tires, and batteries and cleaning and polishing vehicles.

Cleans buildings and facilities, which includes but is not limited to: vacuuming, mopping, and waxing floors; emptying trash receptacles; washing lavatories and fixtures within; dusting and polishing wood and metal fixtures.

Performs a variety of routine building maintenance tasks such as unclogging toilets and sinks, and changing light bulbs and tubes.

Collects fees and tickets for parking and special events and prepares reports of revenue and tickets collected and issued.

Directs patrons to designated parking areas and/or specific parking spots or locations; directs persons or vehicles not authorized to use the parking facilities to alternate locations; inspects vehicles for current and correct parking permits; assures that cars are parked in the correct area and not in reserved or handicapped spaces; and keeps records of vehicles for which parking privileges have been suspended or revoked and controls access to parking areas accordingly.

Responds to patron complaints from people denied access by explaining parking requirements and suggesting alternate parking areas.

May lead volunteers, students, and inmates assigned to work crews by making assignments, distributing and accounting for equipment and supplies, demonstrating the proper methods of completing work, and supervising the on-site performance of activities and tasks.

May travel to other offices within the State or facility to pick-up or move equipment, supplies or persons.

Moves heavy supplies, furniture, and equipment.

Loads and unloads heavy equipment, supplies, and furniture from trucks and rail cars by physically lifting items or operating a hand truck or forklift.

Moves items to and from storerooms and/or warehouses. May maintain storage areas.

Assists truck drivers and motor vehicle operators in picking up and delivering items. May drive delivery vehicles.

Moves heavy furniture, office equipment, and records.

Sets up and removes furniture, partitions, and equipment for office moves, conferences, meetings, and special events.

Delivers forms and supplies to various offices.

Assists in the receiving and shipping of various office materials.

May perform office-related activities such as filing, alphabetizing, photocopying, sorting and delivering mail, storing records or supplies on shelves, bins and/or on the floor.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

There are no education or experience qualifications for this class. Applicants must be physically able to perform the tasks of the position and be able to understand and carry out written or oral instructions. When required to operate motor vehicles, incumbents must possess a valid New York State driver's license appropriate for the type of vehicle being operated.

Pursuant to University policy, Alfred State College is committed to ensuring equal employment, education opportunity, and equal access to services, programs, and activities without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, gender characteristics, marital status, veteran status, military status, domestic violence victim status, or ex-offender 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 based upon a protected characteristic.

Public Notice/ Non-discrimination Notice

Alfred State College does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, Veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, et cetera in its programs and activities.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Matthew Ryan
Chief Diversity Officer and Title IX Coordinator
Alfred State College
10 Upper College Drive
Alfred, NY 14802
ryanmj@alfredstate.edu

All applicants are subject to a criminal, employment, and educational background check.

This report is available on the college's website at: http://www.alfredstate.edu/university-police/annual-security-and-fire-safety-report

If you would like to receive the combined Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which contains this information, you can stop in and request one at the University Police Department, located in the TG House on Lower College Drive. You can also request a copy by calling the University Police Secretary at 607-587-3992.