Facility Operations Assistant 1

Suny College at Plattburgh; City of Plattsburgh, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

SUNY Plattsburgh is seeking a Facility Operations Assistant 1 to join the Janitorial team within the Facilities, Maintenance & Operations department. You will assist various crews, including janitorial, grounds, moving, and maintenance, helping keep campus facilities safe, functional, and well maintained.

Work schedules include evening and early morning shifts; details to be discussed at interview. The role emphasizes safety, equipment operation, and support for campus events and daily

Qualifications

• Understanding and following written and verbal instructions.
• Physical capability to perform duties.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Performing cleaning and custodial services in campus buildings and facilities.
• Routine maintenance of buildings, grounds, and equipment.
• Operating vehicles, tools, and equipment required to perform assigned duties, safely and effectively.
• Supporting campus events through setup and breakdown of furniture and equipment.
• Office and facility support functions.
• Assisting with snow and ice removal and other seasonal operations.
• Following established procedures, safety guidelines, and regulatory requirements.
• Using appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) for assigned tasks.
• Participating in job-related training and professional development opportunities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Follow instructions

Physical capability

Diversity collaboration

Job description

ATR (Position)

Search Number CPJ # 9004

Title

Title Facility Operations Assistant 1

Department

Department Janitorial

Position Summary

Join the Janitorial team within our Facilities, Maintenance & Operations department to provide assistance to various crews, including janitorial, grounds, moving crew, and maintenance and operations. As a Facility Operations Assistant 1, you will perform a variety of tasks to help keep our campus facilities safe, functional, and well maintained.
The Janitorial department is part of the Administration & Finance Division, which provides essential services to campus constituents as well as local, state, federal, and international partners.
Work Schedule:Monday through Friday, 5:00pm to 1:30am and Monday through Friday 7:00am to 3:30pm, These shifts will be discussed and determined at interview.

Examples of Duties & Responsibilities

• Performing cleaning and custodial services in campus buildings and facilities
• Routine maintenance of buildings, grounds, and equipment
• Operating vehicles, tools, and equipment required to perform assigned duties, safely and effectively
• Supporting campus events through the setup and breakdown of furniture and equipment
• Office and facility support functions
• Assisting with snow and ice removal and other seasonal operations
• Following established procedures, safety guidelines, and regulatory requirements
• Using appropriate personal protective equipment ( PPE ) for assigned tasks
• Participating in job-related training and professional development opportunities

Required Qualifications

When required to operate motor vehicles, employees must have a valid driver’s license and the ability to be LENS cleared to operate state vehicles.

• The ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions
• The physical capability to perform the duties of the position
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with colleagues from a variety of backgrounds

Special Instructions to Applicants

To receive full consideration, supply all requested documents by: 09/10/2026

EEO Statement

SUNY Plattsburgh is an equal opportunity employer, committed to excellence through diversity. As an equal opportunity employer and a government contractor subject to VEVRAA , SUNY Plattsburgh complies with hiring regulations regarding sex, color, religion, national origin, disability, age and veteran status.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you currently employed by SUNY College at Plattsburgh?
  • Yes
  • No
• * How did you learn about this position?
  • SUNY Plattsburgh website
  • HigherEdJobs.com
  • HigherEdJobs.com Direct Outreach
  • Website, please specify below
  • Social Media (e.g. LinkedIn, Facebook, X), please specify below
  • Listserv, please specify below
  • Newspaper, please specify below
  • Veteran-specific posting or website, please specify below
  • Other, please specify below
• * Do you currently hold a valid Driver License?
  • Yes
  • No
• Please specify source.

  (Open Ended Question)

Required Documents

Required Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter/Letter of Interest
• Contact Information for three references
• Other Document 1

Optional Documents

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter/Letter of Interest
• Contact Information for three references
• Other Document 1