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Position Summary:

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at Cornell University embraces diversity and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds. We strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented and/or marginalized identities to apply.

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) is a pioneer of purpose-driven science and home to Cornell University's second largest population of students, faculty and staff. We work across disciplines to tackle the challenges of our time through world-renowned research, education and outreach. The questions we probe and the answers we seek focus on three overlapping concerns: natural and human systems; food, energy and environmental resources; and social, physical and economic well-being. CALS is fundamentally invested in improving the lives of people, their environments and their communities both in New York state and around the world.

As a service and maintenance department of AgriTech, the responsibility of the Buildings and Properties Unit (B & P) is to provide responsive maintenance, engineering and special services in support of our institution's vital research. The mission is to maintain and expand the campus and its facilities to the highest possible standards, while providing dependable and cost effective support services to those carrying out the research. B & P is a service organization dedicated to the success and satisfaction of Cornell AgriTech's faculty, academics, staff, students and campus visitors.

Under general supervision, use skills in carpentry, masonry, and painting to maintain, add to, or improve the Cornell AgriTech buildings, properties, and related facilities.

Work as member of a multi disciplinary shop performing a variety of routine maintenance tasks, minor modifications and projects. Support unit's mission by assisting with custodial, warehouse, utility plant, grounds, and other trade shops as required. Support research programs with custom fabrications, renovations and relocations. Learn and follow safety and work environment regulations, policies and procedures (lead, asbestos, fall protection, confined space, etc.). Participate in Cornell's Respirator Use Program. Set up and tear down for special events as requested. Fill out required paper work and computer entries related to job function.

Required Qualifications:

• High School diploma
• Must possess and maintain valid driver license and undergo successful driver background check and employment background check
• Must have ability to use computer for communications, time entry, scheduling access, product research & online trainings
• Capacity to handle confidential and sensitive information with utmost discretion and tact required.
• Ability to multitask
• Demonstrated ability to give and receive feedback, communicate, listen, respect others, set priorities and achieve them, and use time effectively
• Must be highly motivated and exhibit innovation, good judgment, and reliability in the work place
• Work with other staff as a member of a team to resolve issues and achieve common goals
• Provide and promote service to internal and external customers
• Demonstrate ability to express thoughts clearly, both orally and in writing; demonstrate effective listening skills
• Show initiative, anticipate needs, and take action; adapt to changing priorities, situations and demands
• Ability to communicate with tact and diplomacy with a wide range of internal and external customers
• Ability to work comfortably and safely on 10'-12' stepladders, 24' extension ladders, and various aerial work platforms
• Knowledge of or ability to learn and follow OSHA lockout/tag-out and other related safety procedures
• 24 hour availability required for emergencies on an as-needed basis
• Valid driver's license
• Six months to one year experience in painting and carpentry.

General Maintenance Specific

• Must have a core competency in one of the construction or maintenance disciplines (plumbing, electric, carpentry, refrigeration, controls, painting, or masonry)
• Ability to work independently to perform routine maintenance, repairs, and replacements
• Operate and maintain trades equipment; strategically select most appropriate equipment to complete task; evaluate condition of equipment
• Must be able to wear safety equipment such as a respirator
• Maintain required knowledge of applicable safety and code compliance regulations and requirements
• Respond to work orders and requests to perform maintenance activities
• Identify necessary parts and supplies needed to complete a task and work with shop lead to develop plan or procurement
• Provide relief for Utility Plant operators and assist other trade shops
• Support other functional groups as required to fulfill mission of organization

Trade Specific (Plumbing)

• More than 3 years commercial pipe fitting and welding work experience
• Strong knowledge of plumbing trade and ability to read shop and field drawings
• Must be able to inspect crawl spaces, attics, laboratories, ventilation equipment, mechanical rooms, mechanical shafts, sub basements and confined, isolated areas

Preferred Qualifications:

Two years experience performing general maintenance and plumbing. Trained in use of forklift and man lift.

No relocation assistance is available for this position.

No visa sponsorship is available for this position.

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