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Instructional Support Assistant

State University of New York Cortland
Cortland, NY Intern
POSTED ON 5/13/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/11/2026
SUNY Cortland

Position Summary

SUNY Cortlands Camp Huntington seeks a 2A Assistant Operator for their wastewater treatment facility. Certification must include activated sludge. Daily tasks include checking the facility pumps and gauges. Testing and documenting the pH, dissolved oxygen, total suspended solids, and the temperature of the tanks. Repair of fix any campus wide flow problems as they arise. It is a substitute position and will not require daily hours.

NYSDEC-WWTP Certification in New York State is a mandatory system whereby an individual is determined to be qualified to be a chief operator or assistant/shift operator for the operation of a Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) for the purpose of meeting the requirements of its State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (SPDES) permit.dec.ny.gov

Grade 2 Laboratory Course: Applicants for a Grade 2, 2A or higher must have completed a DEC-approved 30.0 hour Basic Laboratory course, have experience as a lab technician, or pass the New York State laboratory proficiency exam (held at various locations, including Albany).

Assistant Operator

An individual who is employed or appointed by any county, city, village, town, district, or by any State department, agency or authority, or by any sewer company, corporation, person or group of persons, or by any industry or institution, and who is designated by appointing officials as a person who, under the direction of the chief operator, is in responsible supervision of the wastewater treatment plant during a shift or in the absence of the chief operator.

The person would be responsible for checking the wastewater treatment plant to ensure smooth operation when the Chief Operator is not available. The person will be a substitute.

Salary Range: $45/hour

Major Responsibilities

Tasks include checking the facility pumps and gauges. Test and document the pH, dissolved oxygen, total suspended solids, temperature of tanks. Spray down any splatter or mess the process has created. Fix or correct flow issues in the wastewater treatment facility and throughout the camp.

Required Qualifications: Candidate must hold a current 2A or higher Assistant Operator with active sludge certification.

About The University

A top public university of approximately 6,600 students located in the geographic center of New York State, SUNY Cortland provides accessible, affordable education to students from across the U.S. body. One of 13 comprehensive universities in the State University of New York system, SUNY Cortland prides itself on its rigorous undergraduate and graduate programs in the liberal arts, sciences, education, and professional studies. For more than 150 years, SUNY Cortland has provided unmistakable value for students seeking a well-rounded academic, athletic, and social experience. The University ranks among the top campuses in the nation on Money magazines Best Colleges for Your Money List, fields a powerhouse Division III athletics program and boasts an impressive network of alumni making a difference in education, business, government, fitness, medicine and many other fields.

What makes SUNY Cortland a Great Place to Work

Be part of a campus that values integrity, intellectual life, and a strong focus on students. Here, professional staff maintain a meaningful presence on campus and contribute to a supportive, forward-thinking learning environment. Watch this video to learn more about careers at SUNY Cortland: https://youtu.be/krNjgXC95M0?si=k2l13TUB9mJ9YjD8

Our positions provide predictable salary progressions, and many offer permanency.

Generous benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, various retirement program options, paid family leave and/or parental leaves, flexible spending and dependent care accounts, long term disability and tuition reimbursement.

Shannon Sisco (she, her, hers)

Recruiter

SUNY Cortland

Human Resources Office

Miller Building, Room 301B

607-753-5547

Salary : $45

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