Facilities & Grounds Tech I - Clean, Snow & Events

New York State Office of Mental Health; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Tuition assistance programs

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

New York State Office of Mental Health seeks a Facilities Operations Assistant 1 to perform janitorial and light maintenance duties across patient living areas, wards, and outdoor campus spaces. Responsibilities include cleaning, trash removal, handling linens, and operating various equipment to support campus operations.

The role requires physical fitness, ability to communicate effectively, and a valid New York State driver's license.

Qualifications

• Candidate must be physically able to perform the duties of the position.
• Must be able to communicate effectively to obtain and convey information.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the cleanliness of patient living areas and wards to meet Joint Commission standards.
• Move heavy furniture and operate self-propelled and motorized equipment (burnishers, floor scrubbers, lawn mowers, pumps, compressors, vehicles, small trucks, light construction equipment).
• Trash removal and handling infectious waste; cleaning of bodily fluids; handling soiled and clean linen laundry.
• Clean debris, garbage, and hazards across the outside campus; assist in snow removal with Work Control Department; assist with setup for grounds events (outdoor tents, signage, tables, blood drives).

Skills

Physical fitness

Effective communication

Valid NY Driver's License

Safety awareness

Job description

New York State Office of Mental Health seeks a Facilities Operations Assistant 1 to perform janitorial and light maintenance duties across patient living areas, wards, and outdoor campus spaces. Responsibilities include cleaning, trash removal, handling linens, and operating various equipment to support campus operations.

The role requires physical fitness, ability to communicate effectively, and a valid New York State driver's license.