MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and one of the following:

(A) A Bachelor’s or higher-level degree in School Facilities Management, Engineering, Engineering Technology, Building Construction Technology AND three years of experience in school facilities maintenance, general building construction, building maintenance or repair work in two or more of the skilled trades*, which included three years of supervisory experience; OR

(B) An Associate’s or higher-level degree in School Facilities Management, Engineering, Engineering Technology, Building Construction Technology AND five years of experience in school facilities maintenance, general building construction, building maintenance or repair work in two or more of the skilled trades*, which included three years of supervisory experience; OR

(C) Seven years of experience in school facilities maintenance, general building construction, building maintenance or repair work in more than one of the skilled trades such, which included or was supplemented by three years of supervisory experience.

*Skilled trades would include journey level experience as a carpenter, electrician, mason, plumber and heating, ventilating and air conditioning installers.
 

Non-Qualifying Experience: Experience limited to building cleaning is not qualifying. Building cleaning is defined as activities primarily involving a variety of inside and outside building cleaning activities including, but not limited to, washing walls and windows, polishing floors, cleaning restrooms, disposing of refuse.

Tompkins County is Committed to Equity and Inclusion. We encourage those with similar values to apply.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:

Possession of a valid New York State driver’s license and certificates appropriate to the vehicles, equipment and/or machinery operated at time of appointment or during the course of employment consistent with the needs of the School District.

NOTE: Verifiable part-time experience may be prorated toward meeting full-time experience requirements.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT FOR APPOINTMENT IN SCHOOL DISTRICTS:

In accordance with the Safe Schools Against Violence in Education (SAVE) legislation, Chapter 180 of the Laws of 2000, and by the Regulations of the Commissioner of Education, candidates for appointment in school districts must obtain clearance for employment from the State Education Department prior to employment based upon a fingerprint and criminal history background check.