Facilities Trades Generalist: Electrician & Team Lead

Category:
Physical Plant/Facilities (including custodial)

Farmingdale State College is a recognized leader in applied learning. With over 10,000 students, FSC is the State University of New York's largest college of applied science and technology, with 96% of graduates working in New York State and 75% working on Long Island. Farmingdale prepares emerging leaders in the growing technology, engineering, business and health care fields.

Farmingdale State College is committed to inclusivity and excellence as part of our mission and culture. The College has received the 2022, 2023 and 2024 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award. We seek candidates of all backgrounds who embrace these values and the broader mission of public higher education.

The College is increasingly focused on expanding student engagement. In addition to the highly successful NCAA Division III athletic program, Esports, and an extensive array of student clubs and organizations give FSC a strong culture of civic responsibility.

Facilities Operations at Farmingdale State College seeks to fill two Trades Generalist vacancies. Qualified candidates should:

• Have the ability to perform journey-level work in maintaining, repairing and installing building electrical systems.
• Be skilled or semi-skilled in a combination of other trades in the repair and maintenance of facilities and equipment.
• Be able to supervise a group of employees.
• Be able to orally communicate with others for the purpose of exchanging information and to give guidance on operations.
• Have good knowledge of the agency's practices and procedures.

The college particularly welcomes candidates with knowledge, skills and abilities that include:

• Commitment to diversity and university initiatives supportive of diversity and inclusion.
• Interest in participating in student-centered service activities.
• Desire to apply expertise in promoting civic engagement with the College's many community partners.

• Four (4) years of satisfactory electrical experience under a journey level electrician which would provide training equivalent to that gained in an apprenticeship program.
• Must be able to understand building blueprints.
• Hands on experience in working with other trades.
• Must be able to perform moderate to heavy manual labor.
• Required to understand and carry out written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to climb ladders and work at height on scaffolds and platforms.
• Ability to use the machines, equipment, power tools and materials of a variety of trades.
• Must have a valid NYS Drivers License.
• Must have the ability to read interpret and work from plans, drawings and specifications.

• Hiring procedures in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law.

The State University of New York offers excellent fringe benefits including health insurance options and retirement plans.

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Farmingdale State College's commitment to inclusive excellence is an important part of our mission of public education and our culture. At Farmingdale State College, we continue to work on building a community that supports freedom, mutual respect, and civility. We seek others who support these values of diversity and inclusiveness and candidates of all diverse backgrounds who wish to participate in our cultural aspirations are welcome and encouraged to apply.

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