Review Vacancy
TitleFacilities Operations Assistant 1
Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance
Salary RangeFrom $16.66 to $24.08 Hourly
Minimum Qualifications There are no education or experience qualifications for this class. Applicants must be physically able to perform the tasks of the position and be able to understand and carry out written or oral instructions. When required to operate motor vehicles, incumbents must possess a valid New York State driver's license appropriate for the type of vehicle being operated.
Duties Description The candidate will be responsible for the following:
• Shop cleanup, parts pickup/delivery, maintaining bathrooms, moving cars, cleaning and fueling vehicles
• Maintaining and organizing yard, checking fire extinguishers, shop safety, running items to section garages
• Assisting with division mail runs when needed and performing any assignments required as part of day-to-day operations in support of Mechanics and Supervision
Additional Comments ELIGIBILITY FOR EMPLOYMENT
ALL POTENTIAL CANDIDATES FOR THIS POSITION MUST BE LEGALLY ELIGIBLE TO WORK IN THE UNITED STATES AT THE TIME OF APPOINTMENT AND THROUGHOUT YOUR EMPLOYMENT WITH THE NEW YORK STATE THRUWAY AUTHORITY. IF APPOINTED, YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO PRODUCE DOCUMENTS THAT VERIFY YOUR IDENTITY AND AUTHORIZATION TO WORK IN THE UNITED STATES, AS REQUIRED BY THE FEDERAL IMMIGRATION REFORM AND CONTROL ACT OF 1986, AND THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT.
PLEASE BE ADVISED, THE NEW YORK STATE THRUWAY AUTHORITY DOES NOT USE EVERIFY OR PROVIDE SPONSORSHIP FOR EMPLOYMENT VISA STATUSES.
Many Teamsters will not have remote work.
This is a NYS Thruway Authority Unit 1 Teamsters position:
Health Insurance and Prescription Drug Coverage.
Dental and Vision Coverage.
13 Paid Holidays, 4 of which are floating holidays, which are credited in July each year for use from July 1st through June 30th.
Vacation, Sick and Personal Accruals.
Sick Leave is credited at the rate of one-half day each biweekly pay period up to a total of 165 days.
Sick Leave Incentive Plan – Employees who have not accumulated 165 sick days and have not used sick leave during the periods of January 1st to June 30th or July 1st to December 31st, each year, may receive two days of pay for each six-month period. Employees who have a sick leave balance of 165 days, and continuously maintain that balance for each six-month period, may receive four days of pay for each six-month period.
Employees with 20+ years of continuous Authority/State service may receive up to an additional five days of vacation leave accruals annually.
Membership in the New York State and Local Retirement System, as well as optional enrollment in the NYS Deferred Compensation Plan.
Tuition Assistance Program which reimburses 90% of tuition costs for approved courses up to 15 credit hours per year.
New York's 529 College Savings Program, which provides New York families with a tax-advantaged way to save for college.
Flexible Spending Program, which allows employees to set aside pre-tax payroll deductions for eligible health care and dependent care expenses.
Service Award Payments - Upon completion of 10 years of Authority service, eligible employees will receive a 10-year Service Award Payment. Payments are then awarded every five years as noted in the contract until 30 years of Authority service is reached. Service Awards have a positive impact on retirement.
Employees are paid bi-weekly, with no lag time.
Some positions will be eligible for downstate and/or geographical pay depending on location and title.
The New York State Thruway Authority is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
New York State Human Rights Law prohibits discrimination based on age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, familial status, citizen or immigration status, sex, disability, marital status, gender identity or expression, prior arrests, prior conviction records, predisposing genetic characteristics or domestic violence victim status. The Thruway Authority is committed to a workplace free from discrimination based on the referenced characteristics and other federal and state protected characteristics.
The New York State Thruway Authority provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Bureau of Accessibility, Equity, Diversity and Employee Engagement at accommodations@thruway.ny.gov or call (518) 471-4321.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address Canvassreply7@thruway.ny.gov
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Notes on ApplyingIf interested in this vacancy, please submit a resume and any other documents for proof of eligibility to the contact information in this announcement. Please include the Vacancy ID and Title of the position you are applying for in your email.