| SCCC REFERENCE #: | 26-48 |
| DATE: | April 23, 2026 |
| TITLE: | Civil Service - Maintenance & Custodial Positions |
| CAMPUS: | All Campuses |
| TYPE OF APPOINTMENT: | Full Time |
| RANK: | Civil Service |
| POSITION DESCRIPTION: | Join Our College Community Suffolk County Community College is dedicated to supporting student success, workforce development, and the Long Island community. Our employees play an important role in creating a welcoming, service-oriented environment across academic and administrative departments. Whether working directly with students or supporting operations behind the scenes, our staff contribute to the College’s mission every day. If you are interested in meaningful, mission-driven work, explore civil service opportunities and take the first step toward a career at Suffolk.
Why Work Here
Career Areas We recruit for a variety of positions across the College, including:
Maintenance & Custodial Positions (Maintenance Mechanic, Custodial Worker, Grounds Crew, Laborer, Equipment Operator) Maintenance & Custodial staff ensure that the College’s campuses are safe, functional, and well-maintained. Responsibilities may include building maintenance, custodial services, groundskeeping, equipment operation, and supporting campus infrastructure. These roles are essential to creating a clean, safe, and welcoming environment that supports learning and daily operations. |
| MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: | Start Your Path & How to Be Considered Maintenance and custodial positions are typically non-competitive civil service titles and do not require a civil service exam. Candidates must meet minimum qualifications and apply as opportunities become available. To view current non-competitive opportunities, please visit: → Employment Opportunities Select a job title to view anticipated openings and submit an online application. Resumes are reviewed as they are received.
For competitive civil service titles, candidates are required to take a civil service exam and be reachable on an eligible list. To learn more about the application process and requirements, please visit: → Suffolk County Department of Civil Service To view current civil service exams, please visit: |
| HIRING SALARY: | Positions listed are part of the Suffolk County Civil Service classifications. Compensation is based on the collective bargaining agreement between the College and the Association of Municipal Employees (AME). |
| NON-DISCRIMINATION NOTICE: | |
| Suffolk County Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, marital status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, equal pay compensation-sex, national origin, military or veteran status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction or disability in its admissions, programs and activities, or employment. This applies to all employees, students, applicants or other members of the College community (including, but not limited to, vendors and visitors). Grievance procedures are available to interested persons by contacting either of the Civil Rights Compliance Officers/Coordinators listed below. Retaliation against a person who files a complaint, serves as a witness, or assists or participates in the investigation of a complaint in any manner is strictly prohibited. | |
| The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the College's non-discrimination polices: Civil Rights Compliance Officers Christina Vargas Chief Diversity Officer/Title IX Coordinator Ammerman Campus, NFL Bldg., Suite 230 533 College Road, Selden, New York 11784-2899 vargasc@sunysuffolk.edu (631) 451-4950 or Dionne Walker-Belgrave Affirmative Action Officer/Deputy Title IX Coordinator Ammerman Campus, NFL Bldg., Suite 230 533 College Road, Selden, New York 11784-2899 walkerd@sunysuffolk.edu (631) 451-4051 In an emergency, contact Public Safety to make a report 24 hours a day/7 days a week by calling (631) 451-4242 or dialing 311 from any College phone. |
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| Inquiries or complaints concerning alleged civil rights violations in the College’s education admissions, programs and activities may also be directed to: Office for Civil Rights (OCR) – Enforcement Office U.S. Department of Education 32 Old Slip, 26th Floor New York, NY 10005-2500 Telephone: (646) 428-3800 Fax: (646) 428-3843 TDD: (877) 521-2172 Email: OCR.NewYork@ed.gov Also see: https://wdcrobcolp01.ed.gov/CFAPPS/OCR/contactus.cfm |
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| Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination in employment practices may also be directed to: NYS Division of Human Rights Long Island (Suffolk) New York State Office Building 250 Veterans Memorial Highway, Suite 2B-49 Hauppauge, NY 11788 Telephone: (631) 952-6434 TDD: (718) 741-8300 Email: InfoLongIsland@dhr.ny.gov Also see: https://dhr.ny.gov/how-file-complaint |
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| U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) New York District Office 33 Whitehall Street, 5th Floor New York, NY 10004 Telephone: (800) 669-4000 Fax: (212) 336-3790 TTY: (800) 669-6820 ASL Video Phone: (844) 234-5122 Also see: https://www.eeoc.gov/field/newyork/charge.cfm |
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| Suffolk County Community College is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal opportunity and non-discrimination in employment, education, access to services, programs, and activities, including career and technical education opportunities. A copy of the postsecondary career and technical education courses offered by the College is available and may be obtained on our website at: www.sunysuffolk.edu/explore-academics/college-catalog or by calling the Office of Admissions at 631-451-4000 to request a mailing. |
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| APPLY TO: | Interested applicants should send cover letter along with resume, including the SCCC reference number noted above, to the Office of Human Resources, Suffolk County Community College, 533 College Road, Selden, NY 11784 |
