CCE of Schenectady County Facilities and Grounds Worker –Schenectady, NY

The Facilities and Grounds Worker helps maintain the buildings, grounds, and gardens at CCE of Schenectady County’s Sustainable Living Center, supporting programs that promote community education, gardening, and sustainable living. This hands-on role includes groundskeeping, cleaning, basic building repairs, equipment maintenance, snow removal, and supporting garden upkeep with staff and volunteers. The position also helps monitor facility conditions and address maintenance and safety needs. Work includes both indoor and outdoor tasks in a variety of weather conditions.

This position is primarily part-time and seasonal (March–November), with the possibility of reduced hours during the winter months.

    

Application Instructions

In the My Information section be sure to enter your full name, address, email, and phone number(s).  

Include a cover letter, resume and at least three references (at least one who is a current or former supervisor or teacher).  To attach documents, under the My Experience section use the Select Files button to search for files or use the Drop Files Here box to drag documents into your application. If you plan to upload more than one document, click the Upload icon for each additional document. Please note, once your application is submitted you will not be able to change your submission or add attachments.  If you would like to add or update documents to your online application after submission, please contact Jim McNaughton, Association Lead Human Resources Manager, via e-mail jpm373@cornell.edu.

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

All Internal Applicants: Those who are currently employed by the Cornell Cooperative Extension Association indicated in this job posting must apply online via their employee Workday account, which may be accessed here: http://workday.cornell.edu/

Apply By

All applications must be received on-line by 11:59 pm on April 20, 2026. Position closing dates may change based on Association needs.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and at least 1 year of related experience.

• Knowledge of building cleaning, groundskeeping, maintenance, and basic repairs.

• Ability to operate equipment such as lawn mowers, trimmers, and snow blowers.

• Ability to identify and address facility and safety issues.

• Basic knowledge of building systems (e.g., plumbing, mechanicals).

• Ability to meet regular travel requirements associated with this position. A valid NYS driver's license with the ability to drive and driving record acceptable for agency insurance coverage are required.

• Ability to work flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, or weekends (e.g., for garbage removal, snow removal).

• Ability to read instructions, write simple reports, and communicate positively with staff, volunteers, city officials, and others.

• Basic computer skills (email, calendar, internet-based systems).

• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks with supervisor guidance.

• Work Environment – In addition to the Working Conditions; the work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions. Ability to frequently work in outdoor weather conditions. Ability frequently lift, move, or transport materials, landscaping waste, etc. Ability to constantly perform grounds keeping and maintenance tasks including by frequently positioning self (for example, pulling, bending, reaching, touching, kneeling, using hands to feel/reach, climbing stairs and ladders). This position frequently operates equipment like lawn mowers, trimmers, leaf blowers, shovels, snow blowers etc. The noise level in the work environment is typically moderate and loud when using equipment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving and/ vibrating mechanical parts. Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is required depending on the task, for example ear protection when using loud equipment, eye protec