Facility Operations Assistant 1

NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision care

New York State Pension Plan

Ample paid time off

5 personal days

13 vacation days

13 sick days

13 paid holidays

Optional Payment Election Program

Deferred Compensation Plan

Flex Spending Account

529 College Savings Program

Job summary

NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets is seeking a permanent Facility Operations Assistant 1, SG-6, to support the Great New York State Fair. Responsibilities include cleaning and maintaining facilities, providing event services, and operating equipment for setup and post-event cleanup at year-round events and the State Fair.

The role may involve snow removal and groundskeeping tasks as part of daily facility care.

Qualifications

• Labor Class: no education or experience qualifications required.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain event facilities and provide event services (set-up, equipment operation, post-event cleanup).
• Operate vehicles/equipment for snow removal and groundskeeping as needed.
• Work in small or large crews on specific assignments.

Job description

Duties Description

The Department of Agriculture and Markets is hiring a permanent Facility Operations Assistant 1, SG-6 to work at the Great New York State Fair. The Facility Operations Assistant 1 will be responsible for cleaning and maintaining event facilities and providing event services, such as set-up, equipment operation services, and post-event cleanup for year-round events and the annual State Fair. The duties may include operating vehicles and equipment for snow removal, groundskeeping care, and any routine duties related to the daily care of the facilities and grounds. The incumbent may work in a small or large crew on a specific assignment.

Position Information

Duties Description

The Department of Agriculture and Markets is hiring a permanent Facility Operations Assistant 1, SG-6 to work at the Great New York State Fair. The Facility Operations Assistant 1 will be responsible for cleaning and maintaining event facilities and providing event services, such as set-up, equipment operation services, and post-event cleanup for year-round events and the annual State Fair. The duties may include operating vehicles and equipment for snow removal, groundskeeping care, and any routine duties related to the daily care of the facilities and grounds. The incumbent may work in a small or large crew on a specific assignment.

This full-time position is located at the New York State Fairgrounds, 581 State Fair Blvd, Syracuse, NY 13209. The standard work schedule for this position is 40 hours per week, Thursday through Monday, from 1:30 PM to 9:30 PM. Please note that work schedules may be adjusted with reasonable advance notice and consultation.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Harvest your potential with the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Division of the New York State Fair and become a vital force in shaping iconic events! As part of our dedicated team, you’ll support our mission to create an educational hub for agriculture and commerce, deliver quality entertainment and learning, and champion the promotion and marketing of New York's agri-business. Your contributions will directly support economic growth, job creation, and revenue generation. Find your purpose in public service and cultivate a career that offers both professional and personal development. Join us and help build a stronger New York, rooted in tradition and poised for the future.

Minimum Qualifications

Labor Class: There are no education or experience qualifications for this class. Applicants must be physically able to perform the tasks of the position and be able to understand and carry out written or oral instructions. When required to operate motor vehicles, incumbents must possess a valid New York State driver's license appropriate for the type of vehicle being operated.

Benefits

Additional Comments

• cost-effective health insurance options
• fully covered dental and vision care
• participation in the secure New York State Pension Plan
• ample paid time off
• 5 personal days
• 13 vacation days
• 13 sick days
• 13 paid holidays – providing excellent work-life balance.
• Optional Payment Election Program
• Deferred Compensation Plan
• Flex Spending Account
• NY's 529 College Savings Program

Salary

The Facility Operations Assistant 1 position is in the CSEA Salary Grade (SG) 6. The starting salary of the CSEA SG-6 is $37,862/year.

The candidate appointed to this position will be eligible to participate in the New York State Performance Evaluation Program. Through this program, employees receive yearly performance evaluations. Performance advances are payable to CSEA employees whose base annual salary is below the job rate for their current position and who were rated "Satisfactory" or its equivalent on their yearly performance evaluation. Performance advance payments are added to an employee's annual salary. Over time, yearly performance advances may lead to the SG-6 job rate salary of $46,843/year!