Review Vacancy
Title Facility Operations Assistant 1
Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance
Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $37862 to $46843 Annually
Duties Description Facility Operations Assistants may be as a member of a crew or work
independently performing routine manual laboring duties supporting common maintenance service-type activities i.e., cleaning grounds, roadways and structures by sweeping, raking, shoveling, mowing grass, and removing by
hand debris, leaves, branches, snow, ice, trash, etc. In addition, they may be assigned to a wide variety of tasks, such as removing trash, recyclable materials, cleaning drainage ditches, weeding, snow removal, pouring concrete, digging trenches, resurfacing roadways and spreading a variety of paving materials. With this particular position, typical tasks may include, but are not limited to routine repetitive tasks in the repair, maintenance and servicing of automotive and mechanical equipment such as servicing and adjusting of brakes, replacing wheel
bearings; removing and replacing such components as starters, fuel pumps, water pumps, radiators, carburetors; conventional & automatic transmissions including clutch assemblies, differentials, transfer cases, torque converters, etc. The position performs routine preventative maintenance and posts records for a variety of state owned motor vehicles, diesel engines and mechanical equipment. Facility Operations Assistants may be asked to use hand and portable power tools, shop equipment and measuring and testing instruments appropriate to the trade
area to which they are assigned. They may occasionally operate trucks and light construction equipment and may become involved in snow removal. The selected candidate may load and unload trucks of such items as crates, machinery, furniture, equipment, heavy stores, etc. by physically lifting the items or by operating a hand truck, forklift or similar equipment. This individual may need to develop computer skills to operate the Departments facilities management system (MAXIMO), and time management system (KRONOS) as implemented in their area and on their level.
Minimum Qualifications There are no education or experience requirements for this
class. Applicants must be physically able to perform moderate to heavy labor. When required to operate motor vehicles, candidates must be licensed to operate a motor vehicle in New York State & possess a valid driver’s license appropriate for the type of vehicle operated. Applicant must meet the following job requirements:
* Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
* Ability to use a variety of hand and power tools and motorized equipment.
* Ability to perform moderate to heavy manual labor.
* Prior knowledge of small engine repair helpful
Additional Comments The initial assignment for this position is in the Grounds
Department Monday – Friday with Saturday and Sunday pass days from 7:00 AM-3:30 PM shift. Requests will be considered for M-F 3:00 PM-11:30 PM shift work. The nature of support for this position is weather driven and hours outside of the normal schedule may be requested. CDL License preferred. Previous relevant experience will be helpful. Anticipated to employment from November 2026 through May 2027.
The successful candidate for this position must be able to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position satisfactorily. Since the activities of other
employees depend upon the performance of the employee in this position, reliable attendance is a factor that the employer will consider when filling this vacancy.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.