Building Maintenance Worker

leader in career and transfer preparation, workforce training initiatives, distance learning and service to a diverse population of students. Hudson Valley has an extension center in Malta, NY known as HVCC North and sponsors the Capital District Educational Opportunity Center in Troy, NY. With more than 80,000 alumni and nearly 1,000 employees, the college is a catalyst for educational opportunity and economic development in the Capital Region of New York State. Hudson Valley seeks experienced, dynamic, capable, creative and caring individuals who would like to join our team on the Classified Staff and continue to build on decades of successful service to our community.

Department: Facilities

Building Maintenance Worker HV-CS-8702

In order to be considered an applicant for this position you must meet the minimum qualifications as 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/OR RESPONSIBILITIES: The Building Maintenance Worker performs under general instructions and work is performed under immediate or general supervision, depending upon the nature of the task. The Building Maintenance Worker reports to the Building Maintenance Worker I or II and performs the following duties:

• 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.
• Does interior and exterior painting where quantity rather than fine quality of work performed is the principal object.
• 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 that may be assigned.

This is a full-time 12-month, 40-hour work week position with an hourly rate of $22.26. Start date is immediate.

Hudson Valley offers a full benefit package including Health Insurance, Dental and Eye Insurance, Retirement, employee and employee’s spouse and children free tuition waivers. HVCC also has a generous leave policy. If you’re 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 www.hvcc.edu/jobs to apply to this search by the close date of November 1, 2026.

Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Bi-lingual applicants 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.

Organization

Founded in 1953, Hudson Valley Community College is one of the largest and most comprehensive institutions in the SUNY system. Each year, more than 20,000 students pursue their goals through 80+ degree and certificate programs, hundreds of workforce training opportunities, and a wide range of personal enrichment classes.

The college is recognized for excellence and innovation in teaching, career training, and student support. Small classes, extensive learning resources, and targeted retention efforts reflect a strong commitment to student success, diversity, and equity—particularly for historically underserved communities.

Hudson Valley remains responsive to both student aspirations and regional workforce needs, continuously adapting programs and expanding transfer agreements with four-year institutions. It is a leader in engineering, technology, skilled trades, and healthcare programs, while also offering strong liberal arts, business, computer science, criminal justice, education, and human services pathways.

Students benefit from a vibrant campus experience with extracurricular offerings that rival many four-year colleges. The 120-acre campus features state-of-the-art facilities across more than 20 buildings, alongside branch locations at HVCC North in Malta, HVCC South at the Capital South Campus Center, and the Aeronautical Technology Institute at Albany International Airport.

The college also sponsors the Capital District Educational Opportunity Center, providing free career training and academic preparation for qualified students, and partners with over 30 high schools to deliver dual enrollment opportunities.

With more than 90,000 alumni—most living and working in the Capital Region—Hudson Valley continues to shape futures and strengthen communities.