Facility Operations Assistant 2

Binghamton University; City of Binghamton (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Binghamton University is seeking a Facility Operations Assistant 2 to lead small crews in grounds care and facilities maintenance. The role requires coordinating Expediting & Recycling crews, scheduling tasks, and assisting the Logistics & Event Services Coordinator.

Responsibilities include moving equipment, responding to shuttle calls, and performing custodial tasks as needed. The position may involve operating light construction equipment and conducting regular spot checks, with a requirement

Qualifications

• Two years of full-time verifiable experience or training in maintenance, custodial, or grounds operations.
• Must possess or obtain during probationary period a valid Class B Commercial Driver's License with Air Brakes endorsement.
• Subject to pre-employment drug test and random screenings.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Expediting & Recycling crews as initial assignment.
• Schedule and assign work to a crew; supervise temporary staff on short assignments.
• Assist Logistics & Event Services Coordinator as needed.
• Move furniture, supplies, and equipment; respond to shuttle calls.
• Perform custodial and snow removal tasks as directed.
• Occasionally operate light construction equipment (front-end loaders, skid steer, backhoe).
• Keep records of labor and materials used; complete periodic spot checks.
• Develop computer skills to use MAXIMO, KRONOS, and purchasing system.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Equipment operation

Safety training

Written reports

Staff training

Grounds care methods

Ladders & scaffolds

Grounds keeping equipment

Hand & power tools

Event setup

Reading/comprehension

Driver's license

Manual labor

Supervision of small crews

Tools

MAXIMO

KRONOS

Purchasing system

Job description

Duties Description

A Facility Operations Assistant 2 supervises a small staff of Facility Operations

Duties Description

A Facility Operations Assistant 2 supervises a small staff of Facility Operations
Assistant 1 and/or student personnel and is responsible as a lead worker for assigned crews. Initial assignment will be overseeing the Expediting & Recycling crews. Typical activities may include scheduling and assigning work
to a crew and may supervise the work of a large staff of temporary employees on short assignments and/or may serve as the immediate overall assistant to the Logistics & Event Services Coordinator. The person in this position
will have responsibilities to move furniture, supplies, & equipment; respond to shuttle calls; and perform custodial and snow removal assignments as directed. May occasionally operate light construction equipment such as front-end loaders, skid steer loaders, and backhoes. May be required to keep records of labor and materials used. This individual will complete periodic spot checks to insure that instructions are being followed and equipment is properly used and will report orally to supervisor on progress of projects. This individual may need to develop computer skills to operate the Departments facilities management system (MAXIMO), KRONOS time management system, and purchasing system as implemented in their area and on their level.
Minimum Qualifications
Although competitive examinations are not held for this class, candidates must
have at least two years of full-time verifiable experience and/or training in maintenance, custodial, or grounds operations. Applicants must possess or obtain during the probationary period a valid Class B Commercial Drivers
Requirements
License with Air Brakes endorsement. Applicant will be subject to a pre-employment drug test and participate in random screenings. Applicants must meet the following job requirements:

• A working knowledge of methods and equipment used in grounds care and maintenance work.
• Has knowledge and is able to use appropriate equipment such as ladders, scaffolds & personnel lifts.
• A working knowledge of the facilities rules and regulations as they relate to grounds care and maintenance.
• A working knowledge of operating commercial grounds keeping equipment such as: mowers, skidsteers, plows, string trimmers, and power washers.
• The ability to operate hand & power tools.
• Performs set-ups and tear-downs for events and removes trash & recycling from buildings.
• Ability to prepare standard written reports.
• Ability to train staff on safety, job related tasks, as well as organize and schedule work.
• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Applicant must possess a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State.
• Ability to perform medium to heavy manual labor.
• Ability to establish a supervisory relationship with a small crew of workers.
  

Additional Comments
The initial assignment for this position is 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. shift. Position works
Monday - Friday with Saturday and Sunday pass days. The operational needs of the University require the ability to call in workers in an emergency situation during other than normal work hours. This type of work will require Facility Operations Assistant 2 to work long and varied hours during periods of emergency or inclement weather. The successful candidate will be subject to pre-employment and random/mandatory drug and alcohol testing pursuant to federal regulations. The employee in this position must be willing to go through respiratory fit program and be successful in the use of respirator equipment. The successful candidate for this position will be deemed as a university essential employee.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The successful candidate for this position must be able to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position satisfactorily. Since the activities of other employees depend upon the performance of the employee in this position, reliable attendance is a factor that the employer will consider when filling this vacancy.