Facility Operations Assistant 1

New York State; Shire Of Broome; On-site; AUD 57,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

New York State is seeking a Facilities Operations Assistant to support routine maintenance and service-type activities. You may work with a team or independently, assisting skilled trades in carpentry, doors/locks, plumbing, painting, and electrical tasks, while contributing to building upkeep and safety protocols.

The role involves general maintenance, snow removal, and grounds work, with opportunities to learn and perform heavier tasks under supervision.

Qualifications

• 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
• Ability to lift, stoop, and bend for long periods of time
• Ability to perform entry level clerical tasks, work on a computer, and maintain spreadsheets

Responsibilities

• Assist trades in carpentry, doors/locks, plumbing, painting and electrical work.
• Perform general maintenance, repairs, and modifications to facilities.
• Snow removal and ground maintenance as needed.
• Operate light equipment and use hand/power tools for repair tasks.
• Develop computer skills for MAXIMO and KRONOS systems.

Skills

Understand written and oral instr

Manual labor

Lifting & carrying

Use hand and power tools

Clerical/computer basics

Tools

MAXIMO

KRONOS

Job description

Duties Description Facility Operations Assistant may be as a member of a crew or work independently performing routine manual laboring duties supporting common maintenance service-type activities while learning a trade. Typical assignments include, but are not limited to: assisting skilled and semiskilled trades positions in carpentry, doors/locks, plumbing, painting and/or electrical duties such as but not limited to: general building maintenance repair/replacement/modification of facilities typically associated with building maintenance like snow removal, ground maintenance, unplugging clogged drains, use of hand tools, change light bulbs, window washing, other cleaning activities as assigned. It could include building and structure maintenance and construction performing the heavier and less skilled work such as lifting and placing timbers; mixing mortar and plaster; erecting ladders and scaffolds; cleaning gutters and eaves; preparing surfaces and spreading paint; light trucks and other power equipment; cleans shop and cleans up after repair work. Facilities Operations Assistants in the trades departments may operate trucks and light construction equipment and may become involved in snow removal. This individual must develop computer skills to operate the departments facilities management system (MAXIMO) and KRONOS time management system as implemented on their level in their area.

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 and possess the license classification 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.
• Ability to lift, stoop, and bend for long periods of time.
• Ability to perform entry level clerical tasks, work on a computer, and maintain spreadsheets.