Facility Operations Assistant 1 (3 Vacancies)

Facility Operations Assistant

Duties Description

Facility Operations Assistants may be as a member of a crew or work independently performing routine manual laboring duties supporting common maintenance service-type activities i.e., cleaning grounds, roadways and structures by sweeping, raking, shoveling, mowing grass, and removing by hand debris, leaves, branches, snow, ice, trash, etc. In addition, they may be assigned to a wide variety of tasks, such as removing trash, recyclable materials, cleaning drainage ditches, weeding, snow removal, pouring concrete, digging trenches, resurfacing roadways and spreading a variety of paving materials. Typical assignments include, but are not limited to: assisting skilled and semiskilled trades positions in carpentry, plumbing, painting and/or electrical duties such as but not limited to: general building maintenance repair/replacement/modification of facilities typically associated with building maintenance like snow removal, unplugging clogged drains, change light bulbs, window washing, other cleaning activities as assigned. Facility Operations Assistants may be asked to use hand and portable power tools, shop equipment and measuring and testing instruments appropriate to the trade area to which they are assigned. They may occasionally operate trucks and light construction equipment and may become involved in snow removal. The selected candidate may load and unload trucks of such items as crates, machinery, furniture, equipment, heavy stores, etc. by physically lifting the items or by operating a hand truck, forklift or similar equipment. This individual may need to develop computer skills to operate the Departments facilities management system (MAXIMO), and time management system (KRONOS) as implemented in their area and on their level.

Minimum Qualifications

There are no education or experience requirements for this class. Applicants must be physically able to perform moderate to heavy labor. When required to operate motor vehicles, candidates must be licensed to operate a motor vehicle in New York State and possess the license classification appropriate for the type of vehicle operated. Applicant must meet the following job requirements:

• Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
• Ability to use a variety of hand and power tools and motorized equipment.
• Ability to perform moderate to heavy manual labor.
• Ability to lift, stoop, and bend for long periods of time.

Additional Comments

The initial assignment for this position is in the Electrical Shop Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with Saturday and Sunday as pass days. Previous relevant maintenance experience will be helpful. Prior working knowledge with the electrical trade is preferred. Due to the nature of this title, individuals who are lateral selections or are reassigned into other operational areas (while in probation), may be asked to maintain or acquire CDL B license and be subject to random drug screen program as well depending on the location and nature of assignment throughout the probation period. The candidate for this position will be deemed a university essential employee.

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.

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