Since 1966, the Capital District Educational Opportunity Center (EOC), a division of Hudson Valley Community College and part of the State University of New York, has offered tuition-free academic and workforce development opportunities to disadvantaged and educationally under-prepared individuals.

CDEOC’s Mission:
The Hudson Valley Community College Capital District Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) is an educational enterprise that serves eligible adult learners. The EOC delivers comprehensive, community-based academic and workforce development programs and provides support services leading to enhanced employment opportunities, access to further education, personal growth and development.

CDEOC’s Vision:
The Hudson Valley Community College Capital District Educational Opportunity Center (EOC) is to be recognized as a leader in New York State for: educational excellence, the ability to Optimize opportunity, and for Caring commitment to the students and community it represents.

CDEOC’s Core Values:
S – Service – to deliver quality, committed and caring assistance
T – Teamwork – to work diligently, persistently, and cooperatively
R – Respect – to treat everyone with dignity
I – Initiative – to provide a warm, welcoming, and diverse community
V – Versatile – to be flexible and adaptable
E – Empower – to promote personal growth and confidence
S – Success – to inspire and encourage achievement

The EOC is currently recruiting for the position of:

Facilities and Operations Specialist EOC-NTP-71526

Minimum Qualifications: 
•    Three to five years of experience in building maintenance and the following trades areas: carpentry, plumbing, and electrical.
•    New York State Driver License is required.
•    High School Diploma or Equivalency is required.

Nature and Essential Scope of Duties: The Facilities and Operations Specialist performs under general instructions, and work is performed under immediate or general supervision, depending upon the nature of the task. The Facilities and Operations Specialist reports to the Coordinator of Budget and Administrative Services and performs the following duties:

•    Opens Troy EOC facility daily. May also be required to open Albany facility if needed.
•    Work assignments may be at either the Troy or Albany location depending upon work requests which will require travel between sites using EOC vehicles.
•    Tracks maintenance supplies and tools; and collects and distributes EOC keys per
supervisors’ approval.
•    Provides after hours on-site response when contacted by HVCC security regarding the EOC alarm system in the event of a breach to the security/fire alarm system.
•    Performs monthly preventative maintenance (PM) checks and repairs (oil tanks, fire extinguishers, alarm system, emergency lights, smoke detectors etc.).
•    Meets and work with outside contractors performing repairs and maintenance at EOC, as directed.
•    Performs tasks to maintain the facilities and operations of the EOC.
•    May supervise as specified tasks require.
•    Performs tasks to install, replace, and/or repair items including, but not limited to, bulbs, light fixtures, ballasts, outlets, switches, baseboard, walls, ceiling tiles, floor tiles, carpeting, furniture, equipment.
•    Performs semi-skilled work in carpentry, provides remodeling and construction to facility as needed including but not limited to windows, doors, floors, walls, and other parts of buildings.
•    Performs semi-skilled work in masonry, including mixing plaster and concrete and assisting in laying brick, plastering walls, finishing concrete work, etc.
•    Performs interior and exterior painting including appropriately preparing surfaces for painting or finishing.
•    Performs general tasks including, but not limited to, hanging fixtures, assembling equipment and furniture, and running data lines.
•    Performs grounds maintenance tasks including but not limited to, mowing, trimming, weed whacking, garbage and litter removal, snow removal, and exterior repairs as needed.
•    Installs, troubleshoots, and repairs electrical, plumbing, and HVAC equipment and systems as needed.
•    Moves furniture including general room arrangements.
•    Performs event setups including audio visual equipment.
•    Performs daily cleaning and stocking as requested.
•    Operates trucks, automobiles, air compressors, and other motorized equipment.
•    Operates, and has working knowledge of, and repairs snow blowers, tractors, lawn mowers, weed whackers, leaf blowers, fork trucks, pallet jacks, floor machines, side by sides, lifts, as well as other general maintenance and custodial equipment
•    Assist in troubleshooting and making minor repairs to EOC vehicles.
•    Scheduling vehicle maintenance and service EOC’s assigned vehicles and verifies they
are in clean and good working conditions.
•    Transports EOC students/staff in EOC vehicles.
•    Assists with and receives package/mail deliveries.
•    Unloads and loads materials to and from trucks and vans as needed.
•    Make deliveries as needed; including mail receipts, postage, etc...
•    Prepares (and delivers if needed) items for recycling, shred, scrap, and surplus.
•    Delivers/picks up supplies, equipment, and furniture as needed.
•    Courier duties to any location including, but not limited to, HVCC, SUNY, and all EOC locations.
•    Performs other related duties as assigned.

The starting salary for this position is $50,000.00

Hudson Valley offers a full benefit package including Health Insurance, Dental and Eye Insurance, Retirement, employee and employee’s spouse and children free tuition waivers. HVCC also has a generous leave policy. If you’re employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, you might be eligible for the PSLF Program. The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on your Direct Loans

To apply, please visit www.hvcc.edu/jobs and complete the online application before the close date of November 22, 2026.  

Hudson Valley provides educational access to a diverse community of traditional and non-traditional learners in an environment that fosters lifelong learning and freedom of inquiry and expression. Hudson Valley values equity, inclusion, and dignity for all.

Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Bi-lingual applicants strongly encouraged to apply.

Hudson Valley Community College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.