Facility Operations Assistant 2 (Grounds)

University at Buffalo; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

The University at Buffalo is seeking a Facility Operations Assistant 2 (Grounds) to lead a Grounds team performing recycling, cleaning, field maintenance, and snow/ice removal across campus. The role requires a valid NYS Class B CDL with tanker endorsement and a pesticide license path.

Candidates must be prepared to supervise staff, coordinate tasks, and participate in trainings while ensuring safety and reliable campus operations.

Qualifications

• Valid NYS Class B CDL with tanker endorsement at appointment.
• Must create a Clearinghouse account as part of the application.
• Category 3A NYS pesticide technician license by appointment.
• Must become a fully-certified pesticide applicator within one year.
• Authorized to work in the United States by start date.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and assist grounds staff across labor classes.
• Oversee crew including SG-8 and SG-6 staff and student workers.
• Perform materials recycling, garbage collection, street sweeping and snow/ice removal.
• Maintain athletic fields and manage moving services as needed.
• Communicate with campus community and participate in trainings.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Team coordination

Safety compliance

Communication skills

Job description

Facility Operations Assistant 2 (Grounds)

Position Title Facility Operations Assistant 2 (Grounds)

Classification Title

Classification Title Facility Operations Assistant 2 (Grounds)

Campus Operations at the University at Buffalo is hiring a Facility Operations Assistant 2 (Grounds) for the Grounds Department. You will be responsible for completing the tasks listed below:

• Supervising and assisting as needed employees in various labor classes to perform work within the Grounds Department.
• In this position the individual may oversee a crew consisting of Construction Equipment Operators (SG-8), Facility Operations Assistants 1 (SG-6), student employees, part-time staff, and other staff as required.

Tasks within the department consist, but are not limited to:

• Materials Recycling
• Garbage collection
• Street sweeping
• Utility parking and storage lots
• Athletic field maintenance
• Special events
• Moving services
• Snow and ice removal

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The University at Buffalo is an equal opportunity employer ( EOE ) and welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with a disability.

Departmental Operating Needs

Candidates must have a working knowledge of the methods and equipment used in grounds care and maintenance work; horticultural maintenance; operation and maintenance of tools, equipment and vehicles used in grounds maintenance and/or moving services.

• Be able to explain and demonstrate their skills and competency for this position
• Be able to fully participate in essential activities crucial to the operation of the university, such as snow/ice removal and road repair
• Communicate well with other employees and our campus community
• Attend and fully participate in departmental and university training sessions as prescribed
• Possess and have demonstrated positive customer service skills
• Be able to understand and follow written and/or oral instructions
• Possess a valid minimum Class B New York State Commercial Driver’s License without an air brake restriction and a tanker endorsement at the time of appointment.

This position may be responsible for leading a team in the clearance of snow and ice removal from our campuses. Because the health, safety and welfare of our campus community is dependent on the person in this position, a demonstrated history of reliable attendance is a factor that will be considered when filling this vacancy.

Minimum Qualifications

• One year of service as a Facility Operations Assistant 1 (Grounds) or two years of experience and/or training in grounds maintenance work.
• Must possess a valid minimum Class B New York State Commercial Driver’s License without an air brake restriction and a tanker endorsement at the time of appointment.
• You are required to create a Clearinghouse account as part of your application before you can be considered for interview.
• Must possess a category 3A New York State pesticide technician license by the time of appointment.
• Must become a fully-certified pesticide applicator within one year of appointment.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States by their start date. The University at Buffalo does not guarantee that it will sponsor, support, or otherwise assist with obtaining work authorization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a grounds department in an institutional (campus) setting.
• Supervisory skills such as scheduling and assigning work within their team, Providing clear and concise instructions, training capabilities, Procurement (ordering materials), and producing comprehensive written activity reports.

Our University Community

Prodig+ No

Executive Position

Executive Position No

Physical Demands

• Must be able to perform tasks that involve medium to heavy lifting and frequent exposure to various weather conditions, with or without reasonable accommodation, and use a dolly or other lifting aids when necessary.
• Must be able to perform the physical demands of the position as outlined in the Position Summary.

Driving Requirements

A CDL is a required minimum qualification for this position. Employees must operate university owned vehicles for business purposes and be enrolled in the LENS and Clearinghouse programs to verify a valid CDL appropriate for the vehicle operated.

Salary Range

44,560

Work Days

Weekdays - Monday - Friday

Work Hours

6:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Job Type

Full-Time

Campus

As Assigned

Contact Information

Contact's Name: John White

Contact's Title: Supervisor of Grounds

Contact's Phone: [phone]

Posting Dates

Posted 11/03/2026

Date to be Filled 01/07/2027

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you possess a valid NYS Class B driver’s license without an air brake restriction?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have a tanker endorsement? If you do not have a tanker endorsement, you must be willing to obtain one by the time of employment to be considered for this position.
  • Yes
  • No
• * Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status)?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Please indicate your current employment affiliation with the University at Buffalo.
  • Faculty
  • Faculty Student Association (FSA)
  • Research Foundation Employee
  • State Classified
  • State Professional
  • UB Foundation
  • TA/GA
  • Student
  • No Current Employment Affiliation
• * How did you first hear about this employment opportunity?
  • AcademicKeys.com
  • CareerExposure.com
  • CareerWomen.com
  • Chronicle of Higher Education
  • DiversitySearch.com
  • GoogleJobs.com
  • HERCjobs.org
  • HigherEdJobs.com
  • IMDiversity.com
  • Indeed.com
  • LinkedIn.com
  • MBACareers.com
  • Conference
  • Personal Referral
  • UBJobs.buffalo.edu
  • Other
  • WNY Jobs

UB is an EOE and welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Arrangements will be made if an applicant has a disability in order to provide access to the application, interview and selection process upon request. Reasonable accommodation requests must be made in a timely manner by email at [e-mail] or by phone [phone].