Facility Operations Assistant 2 (Grounds)

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

Job summary

University at Buffalo is seeking a Facility Operations Assistant 2 (Grounds) in the Grounds department. The role involves supervising staff across grounds duties, overseeing a diverse crew, and performing essential maintenance tasks on campus.

The position requires a valid NYS Class B CDL with tanker endorsement, pesticide licensing within one year, and Clearinghouse account enrollment. Veteran and disability candidates are welcome.

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.
• Clearinghouse account creation is required as part of the application process.
• Category 3A New York State pesticide technician license by appointment time; fully-certified pesticide applicator within one year.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and assist as needed employees in various labor classes within Grounds.
• Oversee a crew including SG-8, SG-6, student staff and others as required.
• Perform grounds tasks such as recycling, garbage collection, street sweeping, parking lot maintenance, equipment operation and athletic field care.
• Support special events and moving services; participate in snow and ice removal as needed.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Scheduling

Training capabilities

Procurement

Job description

Facility Operations Assistant 2 (Grounds)

Position Information

Position Title: Facility Operations Assistant 2 (Grounds)

Department: Grounds

Job Type: Full-Time

Posting Link: https://apptrkr.com/9939015 https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/65604

Posting Detail Information

Position Summary

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
• Equipment operation
• Athletic field maintenance
• Special events
• Moving servicesSnow and ice removal

Learn more:

• Our benefits, where we prioritize your well-being and success to enhance every aspect of your life.
• Being a part of the University at Buffalo community.

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

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.

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.

Salary Range

$44,560

Special Instructions Summary

Applicants will be required to provide their driver's license information and create a Clearinghouse account to enable participation in the DMV's License Event Notification System (LENS) and Clearinghouse for Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).

The FMCSA Commercial Driver's License Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse is a secure online database that will allow the University at Buffalo to request access from applicants to identify drivers who commit drug and alcohol program violations.

Is a background check required for this posting?

Yes

Contact Information

Contact's Name: John White

Contact's Pronouns:

Contact's Title: Supervisor of Grounds

Contact's Email: [e-mail]

Contact's Phone: [phone]

Posting Dates

• Posted: 11/03/2026
• Deadline for Applicants: Open Until Filled