Facility Operations Assistant 1 (Grounds)

State of New York - Binghamton University; City of Binghamton (NY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The State University of New York at Binghamton is seeking a Facility Operations Assistant 1 (Grounds) to perform routine grounds maintenance and related tasks in a physical, outdoor environment. The role requires a valid NY CDL B license with air brakes and a Pesticide Applicator Certification, with willingness for early shifts, overtime, and varied hours.

This is a full-time, permanent position under the OSU unit, with union benefits.

Qualifications

• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Applicant must possess a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State.
• Ability to perform medium to heavy manual labor.
• Ability to use a variety of hand and power tools and motorized equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine grounds maintenance such as mowing, trimming, and litter removal.
• Apply pesticides and fertilizers to landscape areas.
• Repair and operate grounds equipment and light construction tasks.
• Maintain safety and cleanliness, and adapt to emergency weather needs.
• Support repairs and upkeep of fields and facilities as needed.

Skills

Follow instructions

Driver's license

Manual labor

Hand and power tools

Education

Pesticide Applicator Certification (Category 3A)

Tools

CDL B with air brakes

Job description

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Title Facility Operations Assistant 1 (Grounds)

Occupational Category Skilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary Grade 06

Bargaining Unit OSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary Range From $37862 to $46843 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Labor Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Variable

Workday

From 7 AM

To 3:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? Yes

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Broome

Street Address 4400 Vestal Pwky E

City Binghamton

State NY

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 i.e., cleaning grounds, roadways and structures by sweeping, raking, shoveling, mowing grass, and removing by hand debris, leaves, branches, snow, ice, trash, etc. Typical activities may include mowing lawns, seeding lawns, transplanting and pruning trees, shrubs and flowers; cleaning grounds by sweeping, raking, shoveling and removing by hand litter, debris, leaves, branches, etc. Apply pesticides and fertilizers to trees, shrubs, flowers and lawns. Remove snow from and apply sand and calcium or salt to walks, roads and parking lots using a shovel, snow blower, truck or tractor. Erect and remove snow fences. Facility Operations Assistants may also move items to and from storerooms, lay out athletic fields or set up athletic equipment or maintain other recreational areas. Sharpen
mowers and perform unskilled maintenance on other grounds equipment. Patch roads and walks using sealer,
stone and blacktop materials. Dig and clear drainage ditches and storm basins. In winter may be assigned to a
variety of indoor tasks of a janitorial or unskilled maintenance nature. May occasionally operate light construction
equipment such as front-end loaders, forklift, and backhoes. Duties may vary depending on operational need and may include but is not limited to trades, custodial and expediting crews. This individual may need to develop
computer skills to operate the Departments facilities management system, as implemented in their area and on their level. Duties for this position are strenuous in nature, requiring considerable physical activity and may be performed under hazardous conditions requiring much attention to detail to avoid errors/injury.

Minimum Qualifications The preferred applicant would possess a valid Class B Drivers License with Air Brakes. Minimally, applicants must be able and willing to obtain a valid CDL B license with air brakes within the first SIX months of probation. Incumbent must possess or willing to obtain if offered, a Pesticide Applicator’s Certification for Category 3A. The preferred applicant has relevant experience in grounds work. The applicant will be assigned to do repair work as needed. Applicants must meet the following job requirements.

• * Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• * Applicant must possess a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State.
• * Ability to perform medium to heavy manual labor.
• * Ability to use a variety of hand and power tools and motorized equipment.

Additional Comments The initial assignment for this position is 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. shift. Position works
Saturday thru Wednesday with Thursday/Friday as pass days. Preferred applicants should have a background in small engine repair to include work on lawn mowers, weed eaters, riding mowers, small gasoline engine and hydraulic repair. The operational needs of the University require the ability to call in Facility Operations Assistant in an emergency situation during other than normal work hours. This type of work will require the employee to work long and varied hours during periods of emergency or inclement weather and as such this is considered an essential position. The successful candidate will be subject to pre-employment and random/mandatory drug and alcohol testing pursuant to federal regulations.
The preferred candidate has previously worked in the grounds field. The
successful candidate for this position must be able to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position satisfactorily. Since the activities of other employees depend upon the performance of the employee in this position, reliable attendance is a factor that the employer will consider when filling this vacancy.

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City Binghamton

State NY