Facility Operations Assistant 1 (Utilities)

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University; New York (NY); On-site; Full time

Job description

Facility Operations Assistant 1

Entry-level; under the general direction of a Facility Operations Assistant 2 or higher-level trades, grounds, warehouse or building management staff, performs a combination of maintenance, grounds, laborer, parking services, custodial duties, and operates motor driven vehicles and equipment. All positions are in the labor jurisdictional class.

Facility Operations Assistant 2

Working supervisor; under the general direction of higher-level trades, grounds, warehouse or building management staff, supervises multiple Facility Operations Assistants 1, and may supervise Cleaners, Parking Attendants, Supply Assistants, students, volunteers, and inmates. All positions are in the non-competitive jurisdictional class.

Positions that perform full-time semiskilled trades duties are classified in a variety of semiskilled titles such as Maintenance Assistant and various parenthetics; Service & Repair Assistant (HVAC-R); and Service & Repair Assistant (Motor Equipment).

Related Classes

• Cleaners: routine manual tasks requiring light, medium, and heavy physical effort in cleaning and caring for an assigned area in public buildings and adjacent grounds.
• Maintenance Assistants: use hand and shop tools to perform semiskilled maintenance and repair work on structures and equipment.
• Motor Vehicle Operators: drive motor vehicles including automobiles, buses, trucks, and ambulances to transport people, material, and equipment.
• Office Assistants 1 & 2 (Stores/Mail): perform activities related to mail receipt, mail distribution, storage, and stores keeping.
• Parking Services Attendants: responsible for an assigned parking area or small parking lot or facility.
• Supply Assistants: perform routine manual and clerical activities, including delivery and sorting of mail and materials.

Illustrative Tasks

Facility Operations Assistant 1

• Provides visitors with information regarding tourist attractions, office locations and the facility’s rules and regulations.
• Inspects, checks, and patrols areas to detect vandalism or non-adherence to safety procedures; reports defects, possible hazards, or potentially dangerous conditions.
• Sets up chairs, podiums, and related equipment for events; loads/unloads and assembles furniture and equipment.
• Performs routine and unskilled work such as carrying supplies, erecting ladders, flushing gutters, digging ditches, and rough carpentry.
• Operates equipment such as lawn mowers, forklifts, compressors, pallet jacks, and snow removal vehicles.
• Assists in maintenance of vehicles including oil changes, tire replacement, and minor tune-ups.
• Cleans facilities: vacuuming, mopping, waxing, and restroom cleaning.
• Performs minor building maintenance such as unclogging sinks and changing light bulbs.
• Collects parking fees and prepares reports.
• Directs parking, checks permits, maintains parking records, and responds to complaints.
• May lead volunteers, students, and inmates.
• May travel to pick up or move equipment, supplies, or persons.
• Moves and delivers heavy items and equipment.
• Loads/unloads supplies with hand trucks or pallet jacks.
• Maintains storage areas and package tracking.
• Assists in mail and office material handling.
• Performs grounds maintenance: mowing, fertilizing, snow removal, tree trimming.
• Performs light office duties such as filing, copying, and inventory.

Facility Operations Assistant 2

• Performs duties of Facility Operations Assistants 1.
• Supervises Facility Operations Assistants 1 and other staff, assigns work, ensures standards are met.
• Maintains records of labor, materials, and progress reports.
• Performs routine replacement and repair of plumbing, steamfitting, and related equipment.
• Repairs structural components such as doors, stairs, and windows.
• Operates shop tools for woodworking and construction tasks.
• Repairs and maintains locks, makes keys, and installs locking systems.
• Performs masonry tasks such as patching, plastering, and bricklaying.
• Paints interiors and exteriors, including furniture and equipment.
• Repairs basic electrical equipment, installs lighting and wiring.
• Performs preventive maintenance on vehicles and checks safety components.
• Assists in mechanical repairs such as replacing exhaust parts or performing oil changes.
• Performs engine tune-ups and light mechanical diagnostics.
• Assists journey-level trades staff in engine or machinery disassembly/reassembly.
• Cuts, welds, and brazes metal using standard equipment.
• Operates machine tools like lathes and drills to fabricate parts.
• Responds to equipment issues and escalates as needed.
• Mixes and applies pesticides, fertilizers, and herbicides.
• Prunes trees and shrubs using climbing gear and power tools.
• Performs full range of supervisory duties including scheduling, evaluations, and approving leave.
• Operates various hand/power tools and self-propelled machinery.
• May plan landscaping and grounds projects including sketches and labor estimates.

Qualifications

Facility Operations Assistant 1 Labor Class: There are no education or experience qualifications for this class.

Applicants must be physically able to perform the tasks of the position and be able to understand and carry out written or oral instructions.

When required to operate motor vehicles, incumbents must possess a valid New York State driver’s license appropriate for the type of vehicle being operated.

Facility Operations Assistant 2 – Non‑competitive

One year of service as a Facility Operations Assistant 1 or Motor Vehicle Operator; OR, two years of full‑time, verifiable experience in custodial, grounds, or maintenance operation or assisting in a journey‑level trade.

When required to operate motor vehicles, incumbents must possess a valid New York State driver’s license appropriate for the type of vehicle being operated.