Facility Operations Assistant 1 (Linen Services) - Full Time Day Shift

Stony Brook Medicine; Stony Brook (NY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Stony Brook Medicine is seeking a Facility Operations Assistant 1 to perform routine manual tasks supporting building, road, and grounds maintenance, construction, and repairs.

The role requires physical effort and reliability, with duties including delivering and collecting linens, repairing linen transport equipment, and other laborer tasks, plus adhering to uniform and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Must be physically able to perform the duties assigned.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand verbal communication at a basic level.
• Note: title previously ‘Laborer’ and changed by NYS Department of Civil Service on 9/13/2018.

Responsibilities

• Deliver clean linens to units as directed.
• Pick up soiled linen from units as directed.
• Make repairs to carts and/or linen transport equipment.
• Perform other related laborer tasks as assigned.
• Maintain a neat appearance and wear department uniform daily.

Skills

Physical fitness

Basic literacy

Verbal communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Summary

At Stony Brook Medicine, a Facility Operations Assistant 1 performs a variety of routine manual tasks, requiring medium to heavy physical effort, to assist in maintaining, constructing, and repairing buildings, roads, offices, other structures, furniture, facilities, and grounds.

Duties of a Linens Facility Operations Assistant 1 may include the following but are not limited to:

• Deliver clean linens to units as directed.
• Pick up soiled linen from units as directed.
• Make repairs to carts and/or linen transport equipment.
• Perform other related laborer tasks as assigned.
• Must maintain a neat appearance and be outfitted in the department uniform each day.

Qualifications

Required: Must be physically able to perform the duties assigned. The ability to read, write, speak and understand verbal communication at a basic level.

Preferred: High School Diploma or equivalency.

Note, this title was previously ‘Laborer’ and was changed by the NYS Department of Civil Service effective 9/13/2018.

• Stony Brook Medicine is a smoke free environment. Smoking is strictly prohibited anywhere on campus, including parking lots and outdoor areas on the premises.
• All Hospital positions may be subject to changes in pass days and shifts as necessary.
• This position may require the wearing of respiratory protection, which may prohibit the wearing of facial hair.
• This function/position may be designated as “essential.” This means that when the Hospital is faced with an institutional emergency, employees in such positions may be required to remain at their work location or to report to work to protect, recover, and continue operations at Stony Brook Medicine, Stony Brook University Hospital and related facilities.

Prior to start date, the selected candidate must meet the following requirements:

• Successfully complete pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from Stony Brook Medicine's Employee Health Services*
• Complete electronic reference check with a minimum of three (3) professional references.
• Successfully complete a 4 panel drug screen*
• Meet Regulatory Requirements for pre employment screenings.
• Provide a copy of any required New York State license(s)/certificate(s).

Failure to comply with any of the above requirements could result in a delayed start date and/or revocation of the employment offer.

• The hiring department will be responsible for any fee incurred for examination.

Anticipated Pay Range

The salary range for this position is listed below. This range reflects Stony Brook University Hospital’s good faith and reasonable estimate of potential compensation at the time of posting.

The final offer will be determined based on the candidate’s verified years of relevant, comparable experience. Please note that misrepresentation or inflation of experience may result in disqualification from the hiring process or termination of employment if hired.

Some positions may also include annual supplemental pay, such as:

• Location Pay: for UUP, CSEA, and PEF full-time positions
• Shift Differentials: Additional pay for evening, night, or other supplemental shifts (e.g., inconvenience pay, geographic pay, or other applicable differentials)

At Stony Brook University Hospital, your compensation extends beyond your paycheck. We offer comprehensive benefits including generous leave, health insurance, and participation in the state pension system that contribute significantly to your overall total rewards package.

Stony Brook Medicine integrates and elevates all of Stony Brook University’s health-related initiatives: education, research and patient care. It includes our Health Sciences schools — Medicine, Dental, Health Professions, Nursing and Social Welfare — a Program in Public Health, as well as Stony Brook University Hospital, Stony Brook Children’s Hospital, Stony Brook Southampton Hospital, Stony Brook Eastern Long Island Hospital, Long Island State Veterans Home, and more than 200 community-based healthcare settings throughout Suffolk County.

Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning, and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.

Job Field

Groundskeeper/Laborer

Primary Location

US-NY-Stony Brook

Department/Hiring Area

Linen Services

Schedule

Full-time

Posting Start Date

Nov 2, 2026

Posting End Date

Nov 16, 2026, 11:59:00 PM

Salary

$42,012 /year

Salary Grade

SG6