Maintenance​/Cleaning, Building Maintenance, Maintenance Worker

The City of Ithaca, NY is seeking qualified applicants for the role of Building and Grounds Maintenance Worker with the Department of Public Works - Streets and Facilities Division!

Position

Description:

The work involves responsibility for performing semi-skilled building and grounds maintenance, repair and cleaning related tasks and activities, which may be performed indoors or outdoors under adverse working conditions. A good knowledge of a trade is not necessary because a Building and Grounds Maintenance Worker does not normally perform skilled journey-level work. The incumbent also performs manual labor and operates equipment related to the work.

General instructions are received and work is performed under either the direct or general supervision of a higher-level public works employee, depending upon the nature of the tasks. Does related work as required.

To view the complete job description, visit:
Building and Grounds Maintenance Worker job description .

Minimum Qualifications : One (1) year of full-time paid experience, or its part-time paid equivalent, in general building construction, cleaning buildings, building maintenance or repair, facilities maintenance or repair, or groundskeeping.

Residency Requirements:
There are no residency requirements for this position.

Preferred Qualifications Being Sought:
Experience in sheetrock finishing and painting.

Special Requirement:
Possession of a valid New York State Class D driver license or a valid driver license equivalent to a New York State Class D driver license at the time of appointment and maintenance of said license for the duration of employment.

Residency Requirements:
There are no residency requirements for this position.

Benefits:
Refer to the Fringe Benefits webpage and CSEA DPW Unit collective bargaining unit .

Salary: $24.82/Hour

• Computers are available for use by appointment. To schedule an appointment, contact the Department of Human Resources/Civil Service at  or by email to hrdept .

• The City of Ithaca values diverse perspectives and life experiences. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, women, LGBTQ+, veterans, people with disabilities, and those with lived experiences.

• The City of Ithaca is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the NYS Division of Human Rights (NYS DHR) it is the policy of the City to provide reasonable accommodation when requested without causing an undue hardship. If accommodation is needed, please call  or contact us by email using hrdept .

• City of Ithaca application
• Copy of driver license

Applications will be accepted until 4:30 p.m. on October 7, 2026. Submit required application materials to: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). .

City of Ithaca

Human Resources Department

108

E. Green St.

Ithaca, NY 14850

All applications must be submitted electronically through our online application program. We do not accept paper applications, faxed applications, e-mailed applications or photocopies of applications.

Ithaca is Gorges! We would love to have you on our team!

Re-Issued:
September 17, 2026

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