Facility Operations Assistant 1 (SG-6)

The State University of New York; Town of New Paltz (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

SUNY New Paltz invites applications for the position of Facility Operations Assistant Mon-Fri 6:30am-3pm in the Facilities - Operations department. Salary is SG-6 $37,862 with duties spanning routine manual tasks for the operation and maintenance of state-owned buildings and grounds.

Applicants must have a valid New York State driver’s license suitable for the vehicle operated and be physically able to perform the listed tasks.

Qualifications

• Applicants must be physically able to perform the tasks and understand and carry out written or oral instructions.
• Must possess a valid New York State driver's license appropriate for the vehicle type

Responsibilities

• Perform routine unskilled and semiskilled tasks related to operation and maintenance of State-owned buildings and facilities.
• Maintain surrounding grounds and operate vehicles and equipment as needed

Skills

Follow instructions

NY driver’s license

Job description

Job Details

SUNY New Paltz Vacancy

External Posting (Classified Service)

Applications are invited for consideration for appointment to the following position:

Department: Facilities - Operations

Budget Title: Facility Operations Assistant 1 (SG-6)

Local Title: Facility Operations Assistant Mon-Fri 6:30am-3pm

Posting Date: October 6, 2026

Classification: SG-6 $37,862

Duties: Facility Operations Assistants perform a variety of routine unskilled and semiskilled manual tasks related to the operation and maintenance of State-owned buildings and facilities, the surrounding grounds, and the vehicles and equipment used in maintaining these sites.

https://www.cs.ny.gov/tsplan/tsp_display2.cfm?specCode=3010100F

Qualifications:

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

Human Resources will canvass the appropriate Civil Service List.

NOTE: Employees on Redeployment Lists, Agency Reduction Transfer Lists, Preferred Lists, Reemployment Rosters and Placement Rosters must first be canvassed.

Deadline: October 26, 2026

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender, gender identity or protected veteran status. We especially encourage applications from individuals who can bring diverse cultural and ethnic perspectives and experiences to the campus. The State University of New York at New Paltz is an AA/EOE/ADA employer. If you need a disability related accommodation, please call Human Resources at 845-257-3227.

Web Site: https://www.newpaltz.edu/hr/jobs.html