Facility Operations Assistant 1 - Grounds, Kirby Forensic Psychiatric Center, P28092

New York State Office of Mental Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 37,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NYS medical, dental, & visioninsurance

Tuition assistance programs

Advancement opportunities

Paid time off – 13 paid vacation days,

5 paid personal days

13 paid holidays

paid sick leave

NYS Retirement programs

Job summary

The New York State Office of Mental Health is seeking a Facility Operations Assistant 1 to maintain hospital grounds, walkways and garage areas. The role involves routine manual tasks with medium to heavy physical effort, including raking, sweeping, shoveling and debris removal, and operating a range of grounds equipment.

Candidates must be physically able to perform the duties and hold a valid New York State driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Must be physically able to perform the duties of the position.
• When required to operate a motor vehicle, must possess a valid NYS driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the appearance and condition of the grounds, walkways and garage of the hospital.
• Operate a range of grounds equipment such as riding mowers, snow blowers, skid steers, snow plows, weed whackers and chainsaws.

Skills

Physical ability

Communication skills

Driver's license (NY)

Tools

Riding mower operation

Job description

Duties Description

Facility Operations Assistant 1 - Grounds functions as a grounds keeper. Candidate will be responsible for performing routine manual tasks in maintaining the appearance and condition of the grounds, walkways and garage of the hospital. Tasks may require medium to heavy physical effort. Specific tasks involve raking, sweeping, shoveling and removing by hand debris, leaves, branches; removal of snow and ice, etc. Candidate must be able to operate a riding mower, snow blower, skid steer, snow plow equipped truck with a salter, push mowers, weed whackers, backpack blowers, front end loaders, chainsaws etc.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidate must be physically able to perform the duties of the position and must be able to communicate effectively to obtain and convey information. When required to operate a motor vehicle, applicants must possess a valid New York State driver’s license appropriate for the type of vehicle to be operated.

Additional Comments

All OMH employees receive a generous benefits package including:

• NYS medical, dental, & vision insurance
• Access to tuition assistance programs
• Excellent opportunities for advancement & professional growth
• Paid time off – 13 paid vacation days in the first year, 5 paid personal days, 13 paid holidays, & paid sick leave
• NYS Retirement programs

Background checks will be required.

This position is eligible for a Down State adjustment of $4,150.