Facilities & Grounds Assistant — Part-Time

Ontario ARC; Town of Canandaigua (NY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Sick Time

Growth potential/Advancement

Job summary

The Arc Ontario is seeking a Facilities Assistant in Canandaigua, NY. This part-time role supports year-round grounds maintenance, painting, and general upkeep across agency sites, ensuring safe, clean and welcoming environments.

You will work 20 hours per week (11am-3pm Wed; 7am-3pm Thurs & Fri) and assist with lawn care, snow removal, and basic repairs under the guidance of Facilities Specialists. Valid NYS driver's license required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma preferred and at least one year experience in painting/landscaping maintenance or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience accepted (i.e. BOCES or vocational/trade school).
• Knowledge of general carpentry and repair.
• Ability to use hand tools and power tools.
• Prolonged periods standing and walking.
• Must be physically able to climb ladders, bend, or crawl into awkward spaces.
• Must have a valid NYS Driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all lawn maintenance, snow removal and grounds upkeep at all agency sites, maintaining the standards set forth by the agency.
• Determines materials, equipment and tools necessary to perform job.
• Assists the Facilities Specialist with general maintenance tasks/projects, as assigned.

Skills

Painting/Landscaping maintenance

Carpentry basics

Hand & Power tools use

Physical stamina

Ladder work

Driver's license (NY)

Education

High school diploma preferred

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

The Arc Ontario is seeking a Facilities Assistant in Canandaigua, NY. This part-time role supports year-round grounds maintenance, painting, and general upkeep across agency sites, ensuring safe, clean and welcoming environments.

You will work 20 hours per week (11am-3pm Wed; 7am-3pm Thurs & Fri) and assist with lawn care, snow removal, and basic repairs under the guidance of Facilities Specialists. Valid NYS driver's license required.