Building Maintenance Worker

Founded in 1953, Hudson Valley Community College (HVCC) located in scenic Upstate NY is a multi-campus College with locations in Troy and Malta New York. HVCC offers more than 80 degree and certificate programs in three schools: Business and Liberal Arts; Health Sciences; and Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). Hudson Valley is one of 30 community colleges in the State University of New York (SUNY) system and serves nearly 9,000 students each year. The college is a recognized leader in career and transfer preparation, workforce training initiatives, distance learning and service to a diverse population of students. Hudson Valley has an extension center in Malta, NY known as HVCC North and sponsors the Capital District Educational Opportunity Center in Troy, NY. With more than 80,000 alumni and nearly 1,000 employees, the college is a catalyst for educational opportunity and economic development in the Capital Region of New York State.


Hudson Valley seeks experienced, dynamic, capable, creative and caring individuals who would like to join our team on the Classified Staff and continue to build on decades of successful service to our community.


Department: Facilities

Building Maintenance Worker

HV-CS-8702


In order to be considered an applicant for this position you must meet the minimum qualifications as stated in this announcement.


RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS: Candidates must have been legal residents of New York State for at least FOUR months immediately preceding the date of hire. Preference will be given to Rensselaer County Residents.


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : Two years of experience in either general building maintenance or building trades work in one or more of the standard trades, such as carpentry, plumbing, or electrical; or any equivalent combination of training and experience. New York State Driver License is required.


High School Diploma or equivalency is preferred.

DUTIES AND/OR RESPONSIBILITIES: The Building Maintenance Worker performs under general instructions and work is performed under immediate or general supervision, depending upon the nature of the task. The Building Maintenance Worker reports to the Building Maintenance Worker I or II and performs the following duties:


* Performs semi-skilled work in masonry, carpentry, electrical or painting operations.


* Helps to install and repair wiring systems and electrical fixtures and equipment.


* Repairs windows, doors, floors, walls and other parts of buildings.


* Does interior and exterior painting where quantity rather than fine quality of work performed is the principal object.


* Helps to install and repair general plumbing equipment, such as sinks, toilets and baths.


* Assists in cleaning and repairing boilers, pumps, heaters, pipe lines, valves and traps.


* Mixes plaster and concrete and assists in laying brick, plastering walls, finishing concrete work, etc.


* Operates trucks, automobiles, air compressors, and other motorized equipment.


* Takes part in general grounds maintenance activities.


* Serves as general handyman performing a variety of semi-skilled duties.


* Performs other related duties that may be assigned.


This is a full-time 12-month, 40-hour work week position with an hourly rate of $22.26. Start date is immediate.


Hudson Valley offers a full benefit package including Health Insurance, Dental and Eye Insurance, Retirement, employee and employee's spouse and children free tuition waivers. HVCC also has a generous leave policy. If you're employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, you might be eligible for the PSLF Program. The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on your Direct Loans


Visit our Employment Opportunities page to apply to this search by the close date of August 31, 2026.


Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Bi-lingual applicants strongly encouraged to apply.


Hudson Valley Community College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.