Facility Operations Assistant 1, Pilgrim Psychiatric Center, P28342

New York State Office of Mental Health; Brentwood (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, & vision insurance

Tuition assistance programs

Career advancement opportunities

Paid time off

NYS Retirement programs

Job summary

New York State Office of Mental Health in Brentwood, NY seeks a maintenance worker to keep patient living areas and campus clean, safe, and compliant. Responsibilities include operating floor scrubbers and other equipment, trash handling, linen laundry, and outdoor campus maintenance.

The role requires physical fitness, effective communication, and a valid NYS driver's license. The position supports snow removal and event setup for grounds activities, contributing to a secure, well-maintained

Qualifications

• Candidate must be physically able to perform the duties and communicate effectively.
• Must possess a valid New York State driver's license appropriate for the vehicle type.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the cleanliness of patient living areas, wards, and day room to meet Joint Commission standards.
• Move heavy furniture as needed and operate self-propelled or motorized equipment such as burnishers and floor scrubbers.
• Handle trash removal, infectious waste, and cleaning of bodily fluids.
• Manage soiled and clean linen laundry and assist with debris, garbage, and campus hazards.
• Assist in snow removal with the Work Control Department for walkways and sidewalks.
• Support setup for grounds events, including tents, signage, tables, and blood drives.

Skills

Effective communication

Physical fitness

Job description

Duties Description

• Maintain the cleanliness of all patient living areas; all wards, including common areas such as the day room, to ensure joint commission standards are maintained
• Trash removal, picking up infectious waste, cleaning of bodily fluids
• Handling soiled linen and clean linen laundry
• Operate self-propelled and motorized equipment, such as burnishers, walk behind floor scrubbers, lawn mowers, pumps, compressors, vehicles, small trucks, and light construction equipment.
• Clean debris, garbage and hazards for the entirety of the outside campus
• Assist in snow removal in concert with the Work Control Department to include all ground walkways and sidewalks.
• Assist with setting up for grounds special events to include setting up outdoor tents, job fair signage and tables, and blood drives.

Duties Description

• Maintain the cleanliness of all patient living areas; all wards, including common areas such as the day room, to ensure joint commission standards are maintained
• Move heavy furniture
• Trash removal, picking up infectious waste, cleaning of bodily fluids
• Handling soiled linen and clean linen laundry
• Operate self-propelled and motorized equipment, such as burnishers, walk behind floor scrubbers, lawn mowers, pumps, compressors, vehicles, small trucks, and light construction equipment.
• Clean debris, garbage and hazards for the entirety of the outside campus
• Assist in snow removal in concert with the Work Control Department to include all ground walkways and sidewalks.
• Assist with setting up for grounds special events to include setting up outdoor tents, job fair signage and tables, and blood drives.

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.