Facility Operations Assistant 2, Hutchings Psychiatric Center, P27082

Byrne Dairy; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A state mental health agency seeks a Facility Operations Assistant 2 responsible for maintaining the grounds and athletic facilities. Applicants should have experience in grounds maintenance and be skilled in using various tools. The role offers full-time hours and a generous benefits package including medical and dental insurance, tuition assistance, and paid time off. Located in Syracuse, NY, this position requires strong manual labor skills.

Benefits

NYS medical, dental, & vision insurance

Access to tuition assistance programs

Paid time off

NYS Retirement programs

Qualifications

• One year of service as a Facility Operations Assistant 1 (Grounds) required.
• Two years of experience in grounds maintenance may substitute.
• Potential pesticide application certification needed within six months.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the appearance of grounds and athletic fields.
• Operate various hand and power tools for maintenance tasks.
• Work as part of a crew performing manual labor duties.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Use of power tools

Gardening

Manual labor

Tools

Lawnmowers

Chain saws

Dump trucks

Job description

Job Title: Facility Operations Assistant 2, Hutchings Psychiatric Center, P27082

Agency: Mental Health, Office of

Occupational Category: Skilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary Grade: 09

Salary Range: From $42,641 to $52,413 Annually

Employment Type: Full-Time

Appointment Type: Permanent

Work Schedule

Workweek: Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week: 40

Workday: From 6 AM to 6 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County: Onondaga

Street Address: Hutchings Psychiatric Center, 620 Madison Street

City: Syracuse

State: NY

Zip Code: 13210

Job Description

Facility Operations Assistant 2 Grounds are responsible for maintaining the appearance and condition of grounds, athletics fields, walkways, and roads at State facilities. The positions report to higher level grounds positions such as Supervisor of Grounds or Head Grounds Supervisor, or higher-level trades or building supervisor titles.

Facility Operations Assistant 2 Grounds serves as a member of a work crew performing a variety of grounds maintenance, gardening, and manual labor duties. Candidates typically use a variety of hand and power tools including saws and chain saws, lawnmowers, shovels, various tree pruning equipment, and snow blowers. In addition, selected candidate may be required to operate riding lawnmowers, and light to heavy duty vehicles or equipment such as dump trucks, tractors, and tree trimming and removal equipment.

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.

In addition, as determined by the State agency or campus, some positions may be required to obtain appropriate license or certification to apply pesticides, herbicides, and other treatments, within six months of appointment

Benefits

All OMH employees receive a generous benefits package including:

• NYS medical, dental, & vision insurance
• Access to tuition assistance programs
• Excellent opportunities for advancement & professional growth
• Paid time off – 13 paid vacation days in the first year, 5 paid personal days, 13 paid holidays, & paid sick leave
• NYS Retirement programs

How to Apply

Please indicate the Title, Vacancy ID # and Location of the position you are applying for in the subject line of your email. Please complete the Office of Mental Health Employment Application and submit it along with your other application materials via the Human Resources email address noted above.

Contact Information: Human Resources, [e-mail]

The Mission of the New York State Office of Mental Health is to promote the mental health of all New Yorkers, with a focus on providing hope and supporting recovery for adults with serious mental illness and children with serious emotional disturbances. Applicants with lived mental health experience are encouraged to apply. OMH is deeply committed to supporting underserved individuals, organizations, and communities.

OMH is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.