Control Technician Apprentice – Plumber or Electrician

The Cornell University campus is widely admired as one of the world’s most beautiful academic settings. The Division of Facilities and Campus Services is committed to providing the highest quality service to students, staff, alumni and visitors. With more than 260 major buildings enhancing the magnificent landscape of the Ithaca campus, approximately 1,000 highly talented and dedicated staff serve as stewards of the campus resources and operations. All employees are accountable for supporting the organization’s values of truth, respect, excellence, teamwork, and integrity; and supporting inclusive and sustainable practices in carrying out everyday responsibilities.   Facilities Management (FM) provides maintenance, grounds, and custodial services to the entire campus. FM serves as a partner with Contract Colleges, Endowed, and Student and Campus Life.   As a key steward of the University’s facilities, FM is responsible for facility assessments, skilled trades, general construction, building care, grounds, recycling, asbestos, and the management of planned, corrective, and preventive maintenance.  While position responsibilities vary, every member of our community is expected to foster a culture of belonging and a psychologically healthy work environment by communicating across differences; being cooperative, collaborative, open, and welcoming; showing respect, compassion, and empathy; engaging and supporting others regardless of background or perspective; speaking up when others are being excluded or treated inappropriately; and supporting work/life integration of oneself and others.   Assist Journeyperson Control Technician in installing and troubleshooting pneumatic and direct digital building management systems, as well as electronic HVAC temperature controls, within university facilities. Gain knowledge and experience during the training period. Upon successful completion of apprenticeship, employee will be classified as a Journeyperson Control Technician.  This is a benefits eligible, union position within the BTC. The starting pay rate is $20.86/hour and depends on apprentice year and trade.   We are a value–based organization where all employees are accountable for supporting the organization’s values of truth, respect, excellence, teamwork, and integrity. Facilities and Campus Services employees are required to attend staff development trainings and participate in the performance evaluation process.  We require these qualifications:  Experience modeling values that support inclusion, belonging, and wellbeing.   High school diploma or equivalent.  Mechanical aptitude for equipment installation, repair and maintenance. Ability to acquire familiarity and/or knowledge of all aspects of the controls field.  Excellent verbal and written skills, customer relations skills, and the ability to work in a team environment.  Must belong to the local Electricians OR Plumbers Union, or be able to join within 30 days after starting employment at Cornell. Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license; may be required to operate a motor vehicle (your own vehicle or Cornell-owned) to travel to/from job sites. Ability to maintain a safe work environment. Must be able to wear respirator and other employer-provided safety and PPE. Risk exposure to asbestos, toxic vapors, heat, cold, height and accumulated dirt.  Availability to work overtime as duties require, including weekends.  Possibility of shift work.  Able to ascend and descend heights and have agility and freedom of movement.  Climb stairs and ladders.  Able to move easily in confined spaces.  Ability to wear a respirator and other employer-provided safety equipment.  Ability to lift and/or move 50 pounds.  You will be a top candidate with our preferred qualifications:  Work experience in the electrical/control field and formal training beyond high school strongly desired. Experience with computers helpful.  Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. Relocation assistance will not be provided for this position.    Rewards & Benefits: Cornell provides great benefits that include educational benefits, access to a plethora of wellness programs, employee discounts with local and national retail brands, health care options to choose from, generous paid leave provisions: 3 weeks of vacation leave, health and personal leave, 13 holidays (including end of year winter break through New Year’s Day), 2 floating holidays, and superior retirement contributions.  Cornell has also been nationally recognized as an award-winning workplace for our health, wellbeing, sustainability, and diversity initiatives. For more information click here.   Application Procedure: Interested parties should submit a resume and cover letter describing qualifications on-line at https://hr.cornell.edu/jobs under staff positions section.  When applying through our system, please remember to attach resume and cover letter in either Microsoft Word or PDF format. In the Experience section of your application, use the ‘Drop Files Here’ box to manually drag document(s) into your application. For a more detailed description and instructions on how to apply online please click here.   University Job Title:Control Tech/PlumberApprentice   Job Family:Building Trades Council   Level:APP   Pay Rate Type:Hourly   Pay Range:Refer to Union Pay Rates Link Below   Remote Option Availability:Onsite   Company:   Contact Name:Catherine Baldessare   Contact Email:ceb377@cornell.edu   Job Titles and Pay Ranges:Non-Union PositionsNoted pay ranges reflect the potential pay opportunity for each job profile. 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