Facility Operations Assistant 1 (Grounds) - SUNY Polytechnic Institute

Interview Exchange; City of Utica (NY); Presencial; USD 32.000 - 42.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Healthcare benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Pension plans

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Descripción de la vacante

SUNY Polytechnic Institute in Utica, NY, is seeking a Facility Operations Assistant 1 (Grounds) to help maintain campus grounds, athletic fields, and related outdoor spaces. You will perform routine landscape upkeep, support campus events, and assist with snow and ice removal.

This role requires physical ability and a valid NYS driver's license; no formal education or experience prerequisites are listed, but the team emphasizes safety, reliability, and teamwork.

Formación

• Must be physically able to perform the tasks of the position and be able to understand and carry out written or oral instructions.
• Incumbents must possess a valid NYS driver's license appropriate for the type of vehicle being operated.

Responsabilidades

• Grounds maintenance: mowing, pruning, weed control, landscape upkeep.
• Snow removal: operate plow trucks, snow blowers, shovels and sanders to keep walkways safe.
• Event support: set-up, break-down, and movement of furniture and equipment for campus events.
• Athletic field maintenance: upkeep and preparation of fields for safe play.
• Waste and recycling: manage campus trash removal and recycling collection.
• Other duties as assigned to support campus operations.

Conocimientos

Driver's license

Physical fitness

Grounds maintenance

Descripción del empleo

Facility Operations Assistant 1 (Grounds)

SUNY Polytechnic Institute is New York State's premier public polytechnic, highly regarded for leading the pursuit of knowledge and innovation through interdisciplinary engagement and collaboration across its four colleges - Arts & Sciences, Business, Engineering, and Health Sciences. SUNY Poly isa College of Distinctionand nationally ranked by Forbesand U.S. News & World Report.

Guided by a bold vision for societal impact, the universityadvances use-inspired research and transformative collaborations that drive economic development, technological progress, and humanitarian solutions. Locally in the Mohawk Valley region and in communities around the globe.

SUNY Poly is a proud, resilient community with like minds and like spirits who are inspired by a distinctive STEAM education and social experience that prepares its graduates for the 21st century workforce. The university is guided by a mission and vision that is grounded in "elevating impact" and in living out the values of Accountability, Community, Empathy, Gratitude, Inclusion, Innovation, Kindness, andRespect.

SUNY Poly's campus is located in Utica, N.Y., in the heart of the picturesque Mohawk Valley, where you will find the convergence of affordability, opportunity, and quality of life. Residents of the greater Utica area enjoy a lower cost of living than most cities while being part of a region undergoing a vibrant technological and economic renaissance.

Job Description:

The SUNY Polytechnic Institute's Grounds Department performs a variety of work related to the appearance and condition of the campus grounds and athletic fields. The Grounds department also maintains roadways, walkways and parking lots.

Under the direction of the Facility Operations Assistant 2 (Grounds), a Facility Operations Assistant 1 will be responsible for maintaining the appearance and condition of grounds, athletics fields, walkways, parking lots, and roadways of the SUNY Polytechnic Institute in Utica, NY. The position has a variety of summer and winter duties within the Grounds department, such as maintenance of athletic fields, ground cover, planting beds, and the removal of snow and ice from roads, walkways, and parking lots. Other duties include the moving, set-up, and take down of furniture and equipment needed for campus events, and the removal of trash from exterior bins/containers. Other reasonable duties as assigned.

• Grounds Maintenance:Maintain the appearance and condition of campus grounds, this includes but is not limited to, mowing lawns, pruning trees and bushes, removingweeds, plant and water vegetation, and performing general landscape upkeep.
• Snow Removal:Perform snow and ice removal operations, including operation of plow trucks, snow blowers, shovel and sanders to ensure safe and accessible walkways and roadways.
• Event Support:Assist with the set-up, breakdown, and movement of furniture and equipment for special events and campus functions.
• Athletic Field Maintenance: Perform upkeep and preparation of athletic and grass fields to ensure they are safe, clean and game-ready.
• Waste and Recycling: Handle campus trash removal and recycling collection to maintain cleanliness and sustainability efforts.
• Other Duties: Perform other related tasks and reasonable assignments as directed to support the overall maintenance and operational needs of the campus.

Labor Class: There are no education or experience qualifications for this class*.

• Must be physically able to perform the tasks of the position and be able to understand and carry out written or oral instructions. Incumbents must possess a valid NYS driver's license appropriate for the type of vehicle being operated.

Additional Information:

Initial review of applications will begin 2 weeks after posting. Posting will remain open until filled

SUNY Polytechnic Institute offers exceptional benefits such as healthcare, dental, vision, pension plans, competitive pay, generous paid time off, tuition assistance, life insurance and long-term disability insurance.

As an Equal Opportunity / Affirmitive Action employer, SUNY Polytechnic Institute will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, creed, religion, color, citizenship, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, predisposing genetic characteristics, gender identification or expression, genetic information, familial status, marital status, pregnancy, status as a domestic violence victim, criminal conviction, disability, military status, disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, Armed Forces Service Medal veteran, active duty or wartime campaign badge veteran, or other characteristic as protected by law. Please feel free to review your equal employment opportunities protections and laws pertaining to these protections athttp://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf

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