Building Maintenance Worker

Overview Building Maintenance Worker HV-CS-8702 — Full-time Location: Troy, New York, United States Application closes: 2026-07-01 Founded in 1953, Hudson Valley Community College (HVCC) is a multi-campus college with locations in Troy and Malta, NY. 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). HVCC is part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system and serves nearly 9,000 students each year. HVCC has an extension center in Malta (HVCC North) and sponsors the Capital District Educational Opportunity Center in Troy, NY. HVCC has more than 80,000 alumni and nearly 1,000 employees and is dedicated to educational opportunity and economic development in the Capital Region of New York State. Hudson Valley seeks experienced, dynamic, capable, creative and caring individuals to join our Facilities Department as Building Maintenance Worker (HV-CS-8702). To be considered, applicants must meet the minimum qualifications 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 Responsibilities 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. Performs interior and exterior painting where quantity rather than fine quality of work is the principal objective. 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 as assigned. Employment Details This is a full-time 12-month, 40-hour per week position with an hourly rate of $22.26. Start date is immediate. HVCC offers a full benefits package including Health Insurance, Dental and Vision Insurance, Retirement, and tuition waivers for employee, spouse and children. HVCC also maintains a generous leave policy. If 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 at to apply by the close date of July 1, 2026. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Bi-lingual applicants are 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr