Facility Operations Assistant 1 (SG-6)

New Paltz Regional Chamber Of Commerce; Town of New Paltz (NY); On-site; USD 36,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a forward-thinking organization where you can contribute to the maintenance and operation of essential facilities. As a Facility Operations Assistant, you'll engage in a variety of tasks that ensure the upkeep of state-owned buildings and their surroundings. Your role will involve performing manual tasks, maintaining grounds, and ensuring that facilities are safe and welcoming. This position offers a chance to make a tangible impact in your community while working in a supportive environment that values diversity and inclusion. If you are physically capable and ready to take on a rewarding challenge, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform general grounds maintenance tasks.
• Physically capable of handling manual tasks and communicating effectively.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine manual tasks related to operation and maintenance of facilities.
• Assist in maintaining the appearance and condition of grounds and facilities.

Skills

Physically able to perform tasks

Effective communication

Tools

NYS Driver’s license

Job description

Office of Human Resources, Diversity & Inclusion

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 1 Tuesday-Saturday 6:30AM-3:00PM

Posting Date: January 29, 2025

Classification: SG-6; $35,177

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.

Qualifications:

1. Applicants must be physically able to perform the tasks of the position and to communicate effectively to obtain and convey information.
2. A valid NYS Driver’s license.
3. Ability to assist in maintaining the appearance and condition of grounds, athletics fields, walkways, and roads at State facilities.
4. Ability to perform general grounds maintenance tasks such as clearing sites, raking or tilling soil, mowing lawns, applying fertilizers and pesticides, cutting brush and wood, trimming and removing trees and shrubs, maintaining roads and sidewalks, and removing snow, trash and other obstructions from the building and surrounding areas.

Application Procedure: Those interested in applying for this position should submit a current resume and a cover letter stating how they qualify for the position to State University of New York at New Paltz-Attn: Human Resources-1 Hawk Drive New Paltz, NY 12561
Fax: [phone] or send by e-mail: [e-mail]
Please include Search #C25-11 with all application materials.

Deadline: February 10, 2025

Other important information about this vacancy: 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. All people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.