Job description

Under the direction of the Facilities Manager, the Maintenance Assistant maintains, repairs and refurbishes elements of the camp’s physical environment to protect the health and safety of the campers and staff. The Maintenance Assistant will support a wide variety of operations related to facilities management and maintenance, including but not limited to: grounds keeping, moving and storage, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, small motor repair, fire safety, sanitation, pest control and housekeeping. The Maintenance Assistant may also provide support to program staff.

Required Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 18 years of age to comply with NYS Department of Labor regulations.
Valid driver’s license and able to pass DMV screen.
Able to lift 25 pounds unassisted, climb and work from ladders, and be comfortable with heights.
Able to work weekends.

Preferred Qualifications:

Two or more years of related work experience.
Experience and skill in a trade such as carpentry, electrical, plumbing, etc.
Able to operate a variety of vehicles including tractors, ladders, equipment and hand and power tools.
Willingness to support off-hour facilities-related emergencies during the week and weekends.

POSITION DETAILS:

Pay Rate: $22.00 - 26.50 per Hour (20+ Hours)

Benefits: Health Benefits ONLY

Date Position Available: March 1, 2026 – September 30, 2026

No relocation or VISA Sponsorship available.

HOW TO APPLY:

Review of applications will begin immediately. Position will remain open until qualified pool of candidates is obtained.

Applicants need to attach/upload a resume to the online application in either Microsoft Word or PDF format. In the “Experience” section of your application, use the Paperclip icon to search for file(s) or use the “Drop Files Here” box to manually drag document(s) into your application. Once the application is submitted you will not be able to change your submission or add attachments.

External Applicants: (including current employees of other Cornell Cooperative Extension Associations) please refer to the Applying for a Job (External Candidate) document for additional guidance.

Internal Applicants: Current employees of the Cornell Cooperative Extension Association indicated in this job posting are considered internal applicants; please refer to the Applying for a Job (Internal Candidate) document for additional guidance.

The Association may make reasonable accommodations to enable applicants to participate in the hiring process and employees to perform the essential functions of their job. If you require an accommodation so that you may participate in the selection process you are encouraged to contact Cornell Cooperative Extension Administrative Systems at (607) 255-6120, or via email at: cce.recruitment@cornell.edu.

Cornell Cooperative Extension is a collaboration among Cornell University, the United States Department of Agriculture, the State of New York, and the residents of New York State. Per NYS Law, county and regional extension service associations are subordinate government agencies. This employment opportunity is with the entities listed and not with Cornell University.

Job Title:

Association Camp Temporary

Level:

TMP

Pay Rate Type:

Hourly

Company:

Contact Name:

Ashley Downs

Notice to Applicants: Please read the required Notice to Applicants statement. This notice contains important information about applying for a position at Cornell Cooperative Extension as well as some of your rights and responsibilities as an applicant.

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