Job Opportunities

Rockland Community College is seeking a candidate to work in their fast-paced Maintenance Department. 

This is skilled work requiring a high level of technical knowledge in a specific trade and involving certain operational-level administrative responsibilities, including leading a small work crew. Although the work may be performed in or around any public works structures or mechanical assemblies requiring the trade skill, it is most commonly performed in public-use buildings. The work is performed under the general direction of a maintenance supervisor or administrator. Work guidance (e.g., lead work) is provided to Maintenance Mechanic I, assistants and helpers. Employees in this class may be on call at times other than regularly scheduled hours. Does related work as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

Six (6) years of paid construction and/or maintenance experience in one or more of the trade skills listed below. (Time spent as a Laborer or Trade Helper will not be considered qualifying).

TRADE SKILLS**:

Air Conditioning Automotive Maintenance & Repair Carpentry, Electrical Electric & Electronic Circuitry Electric Motor Generator or Component Repair, Masonry Mechanical Painting Plumbing Pumps & Compressors Maintenance Heating & Repair, Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Internal combustion engine repair Refrigeration Roofing Ventilation Welding

Other Requirements and Information:

1. High school vocational training, technical school training or formal apprenticeship training in a trade skill may be substituted for the required paid work experience on a year-for-year basis.

2. At the time of application possession of a valid driver’s license appropriate to the kind and size of motor vehicle to be driven must be maintained throughout the course of employment in this title.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT: At the time of appointment and periodically throughout the course of employment, the appointing authority shall verify that the employee possesses a valid driver’s license appropriate for the kind and size of vehicle to be driven.

Salary and Benefits:

Salary and benefits are competitive with the public sector market including but not limited to the following:

• $34.31 Hourly Salary/Annual Salary (as of March 9, 2026)
• 40 Hour work week
• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Time off including vacation, personal and holiday time
• New York State Pension eligibility
• Other benefits, including, but not limited to deferred compensation and tuition reimbursement.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should email a completed Rockland County employment application to: HR@Sunyrockland.edu

Click here to access the online application.

Position open until filled.