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Salary Range: $45/hour

Salary Determination

Starting salary rates are based on multiples factors which may include the position's major responsibilities, the applicant's background including education, work experience, and key competencies, the university's strategic priorities, internal peer equity and external market analyses, applicable federal, state, and local laws and negotiated labor contracts.

If Part-Time, enter FTE: One to two hours as needed. Coverage if the caretaker is away from camp for multiple days may increase hours. The position, after initial touring and understanding of the facility, will be on a substitute-like basis.

Is this a temporary position?
No

Position Summary

A 2A assistant operator who has activated sludge experience.

NYSDEC-WWTP Certification in New York State is a mandatory system whereby an individual is determined to be qualified to be a chief operator or assistant/shift operator for the operation of a Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) for the purpose of meeting the requirements of its State Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (SPDES) permit.dec.ny.gov

Grade 2 Laboratory Course: Applicants for a Grade 2, 2A or higher must have completed a DEC-approved 30.0 hour Basic Laboratory course, have experience as a lab technician, or pass the New York State laboratory proficiency exam (held at various locations, including Albany).

Assistant operator:

An individual who is employed or appointed by any county, city, village, town, district, or by any State department, agency or authority, or by any sewer company, corporation, person or group of persons, or by any industry or institution, and who is designated by appointing officials as a person who, under the direction of the chief operator, is in responsible supervision of the wastewater treatment plant during a shift or in the absence of the chief operator.

The person would be responsible for checking the wastewater treatment plant to ensure smooth operation when the Chief Operator is not available. The person will be a substitute.

What makes SUNY Cortland a great place to work?

- Our positions provide predictable salary progressions, and many offer permanency.

- Generous benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, various retirement program options, paid family leave and/or parental leaves, flexible spending and dependent care accounts, long term disability and tuition reimbursement.

- SUNY Cortland prioritizes work-life balance and well-being in all forms. The university's state-of-the-art Student Life Center is free for employees to use, with membership options for families. Alternate work schedules are available with a supervisor's approval.

- Professional development opportunities exist through training, continuing education programs, tuition reimbursement and conference travel, based on funding.

- Cortland County and surrounding areas offer easy access to arts, entertainment, outdoor recreation and much more. Experience Cortland dives deep into the region's offerings

Major Responsibilities

Tasks include checking the facility pumps and gauges. Test and document the pH, dissolved oxygen, total suspended solids, temperature of tanks. Spray down any splatter or mess the process has created. Fix or correct flow issues in the wastewater treatment facility and throughout the camp.

Required Qualifications

Candidate must hold a current 2A or higher Assistant Operator with active sludge certification.

About the University

A top public university of approximately 6,600 students located in the geographic center of New York State, SUNY Cortland provides accessible, affordable education to students from across the U.S. body. One of 13 comprehensive universities in the State University of New York system, SUNY Cortland prides itself on its rigorous undergraduate and graduate programs in the liberal arts, sciences, education, and professional studies. For more than 150 years, SUNY Cortland has provided unmistakable value for students seeking a well-rounded academic, athletic, and social experience. The University ranks among the top campuses in the nation on Money magazine's "Best Colleges for Your Money List," fields a powerhouse Division III athletics program and boasts an impressive network of alumni making a difference in education, business, government, fitness, medicine and many other fields.

EEO Statement

SUNY Cortland is an AA/EEO/ADA employer and encourages applications from women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of underrepresented groups.

Posting Number: S25026

Review Start Date: 05/15/2026