Second Shift Facility Operations Assistant 1
The New York State Education Department's (NYSED) Office of Education Policy is seeking candidates for a Second Shift Facility Operations Assistant 1 position at the New York State School for the Deaf. Duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Move and/or deliver furniture and other large pieces of equipment
- Maintain the school's grounds, including lawns, athletic fields, shrubs, flowerbeds, and trees
- Maintain the school's roadways, walkways and parking areas, which will include snow removal, ice control, patching, leveling and painting, and performing minor maintenance on equipment used
- Assist the journey-level trades personnel
- Work independently on tasks assigned including minor plumbing, heating, electrical, and carpentry projects
- Maintain inventory and provide requests for materials and equipment in a timely manner
- Set up and take down equipment for facility events as needed
Candidates must be physically able to perform the tasks of the position, including the ability to perform activities requiring medium to heavy lifting, and be able to understand and carry out written or oral instructions. Possession of a valid New York State driver's license is required. It is essential that candidates clearly and concisely indicate exactly how they meet the above minimum qualifications in their resume. Failure to show how you meet the minimum qualifications above may result in disqualification and removal from consideration.
Conditions of employment: This will be a contingent permanent appointment. Promotions and transfers may change appointees' negotiating unit. Candidates should be aware that changes in negotiating units may affect their salary, insurance, and other benefits. Verification of valid NYS driver's license will be required at the time of interview for all candidates. Candidates are required to possess valid NYS driver's license at the time of hire. Continued employment as a Facility Operations Assistant 1 is dependent upon maintaining valid NYS driver's license. Failure to maintain valid NYS driver's license and current registration will result in removal from employment. Fingerprinting through the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Division of Criminal Justice Services, a background check with the Office of Children and Family Services and clearance from the Justice Center Staff Exclusion List is required for employment. Fees associated with this process are at the applicant's expense. Fees associated with fingerprinting do not apply if applicant's fingerprints exist in the NYS TEACH System. The incumbent of this position may be required to cover alternate shifts on an as needed basis, depending on the needs of the facility. This position leads to a maximum salary of $44,828 based on annual performance advances. For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.
Generous benefits of working for New York State, including, but not limited to, the following:
- Holiday & Paid Time Off
- Health Care Benefits
- Additional Benefits
New York State Education Department (NYSED) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS Human Rights Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic violence victim status, gender identity, prior conviction records, prior arrests, youthful offender adjudications, or sealed records.