What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Student Grounds Worker 2026 position at State University of New York, Cortland?
Working with campus grounds staff on a variety of outdoor activities; including weeding, watering, mulching, push mow/string trim, raking and planting trees and shrubs.
These are temporary positions from May 18 through August 14.
Working 4 days per week at a minimum of 28 hours. Opportunity for additional hours as well.
Hours are 7:00am-2:30pm Monday through Thursday with Friday/Saturday/Sunday pass days, OR,
Tuesday through Friday with Saturday/Sunday/Monday pass days.
SELECTED CANDIDATES MAY NOT HOLD ANOTHER POSITION ON CAMPUS DURING THE DURATION OF THIS ASSIGNMENT. PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO APPLICATIONS RECEIVED BY WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 2026.
These are temporary positions from May 18 through August 14.
Working 4 days per week at a minimum of 28 hours. Opportunity for additional hours as well.
Hours are 7:00am-2:30pm Monday through Thursday with Friday/Saturday/Sunday pass days, OR,
Tuesday through Friday with Saturday/Sunday/Monday pass days.
SELECTED CANDIDATES MAY NOT HOLD ANOTHER POSITION ON CAMPUS DURING THE DURATION OF THIS ASSIGNMENT. PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO APPLICATIONS RECEIVED BY WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15, 2026.
What makes SUNY Cortland a great place to work?
- 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.
- SUNY Cortland prioritizes work-life balance and well-being in all forms. The university’s state-of-the-art Student Life Center is free for employees to use, with membership options for families. SUNY Cortland’s Child Care Center welcomes the children of employees and community members, as space allows. Alternate work schedules are available with a supervisor’s approval.
- Professional development opportunities exist through training, continuing education programs, tuition reimbursement and conference travel, based on funding.
- Cortland County and surrounding areas offer easy access to arts, entertainment, outdoor recreation and much more. Experience Cortland dives deep into the region’s offerings
Major Responsibilities
Grounds activities will include assisting staff with the following:
- Weeding, watering, andmulching
- Push mow/string trim, sweeping, raking, shoveliing debris
- Planting of trees and shrubs
- Various tasks as needed
Functional and Supervisory Relationships
Reports to Larry Cohenno
Required Qualifications
Positions are being offered to SUNY and Community College Students.
Minimally, you must be enrolled on at least a half time basis over the summer sessions, and/or be enrolled to commence studies for the Fall 2026 semester (proof of matriculation will be required). Students graduating in May 2026 are NOT eligible.
Must have the ability to perform moderate physical labor (lifting up to 50 lbs.)
Minimally, you must be enrolled on at least a half time basis over the summer sessions, and/or be enrolled to commence studies for the Fall 2026 semester (proof of matriculation will be required). Students graduating in May 2026 are NOT eligible.
Must have the ability to perform moderate physical labor (lifting up to 50 lbs.)
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
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 magazine’s “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.
EEO Statement
The State University of New York at Cortland is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity/Americans with Disabilities Act (AA/EEO/ADA) employer. The university actively seeks applications from women, veterans, individuals with a disability, members of underrepresented groups or anyone that would enrich the diversity of the university.
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