Facility Operations Assistant Jobs (NOW HIRING)

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Position Information
Posting Number:
C - 00483
Position Title:
Facility Operations Assistant 1
Line number:
Job Category
Operations/Maintenance
Account number:
860603 and 870903
FLSA Classification:
Obligation:
Calendar Year
Position Type:
Temporary
Appointment Start date:
05/07/2026
Appointment End date :
09/02/2026
Salary:
$17.35 / hour
Salary Grade:
SG06
Full Time or Part Time:
If Part-Time, fill in %:
Benefits Summary
Department Information
Department:
PHYSICAL PLANT
Division
Administration
Search Contact Information
Search Contact(s):
Human Resources
Search Contact Phone/Extension:
315-267-4816
Search Contact Email:
employment@potsdam.edu
Search Contact Fax:
Posting Text
Job Summary/Basic Function:
Facility Operations Assistants perform a variety of routine unskilled and semiskilled manual tasks related to the operation and maintenance of State-owned buildings and facilities, the surrounding grounds, and the vehicles and equipment used in maintaining these sites.
Facility Operations Assistant 1: entry-level; under the general direction of a Facility Operations Assistant 2 or higher-level trades, grounds, warehouse or building management staff, performs a combination of maintenance, grounds, laborer, parking services, custodial duties, and operates motor driven vehicles and equipment. All positions are in the labor jurisdictional class.
Job Requirements & Essential Functions of the Job:
Provides visitors with information regarding tourist attractions, office locations and the facility's rules and regulations.
Inspects, checks and patrols areas to detect vandalism or non-adherence to safety procedures; reports defects, possible hazards or potentially dangerous conditions in the building and adjacent areas.
Sets up chairs, podiums and related equipment for conferences, seminars and special events, and loads, unloads and assembles furniture and equipment as assigned.
Performs routine and unskilled work such as carrying supplies and equipment, erecting ladders and scaffolding, cleaning, flushing and repairing gutters and drains, removing materials from construction sites, preparing surfaces and spreading paint, digging ditches, loading and unloading trucks, carrying bricks and mortar, performing rough carpentry and masonry work, and cleaning the work site after repair work is completed.
Operates self-propelled and motorized equipment, such as lawn mowers, pumps, compressors, vehicles, small trucks, light construction equipment, electric pallet jacks,forklifts,and snow removal equipment.
Performs routine and unskilled tasks in the inspection, repair,and maintenance of automotive equipment and other machinery such as mounting and dismounting snowplows, salt spreaders, engines, transmissions and differentials, performing minor engine tune-ups, changing oil, tires, and batteries and cleaning and polishing vehicles; reports deficiencies and problems to higher level staff.
Cleans buildings and facilities, which includes but is not limited to: vacuuming, mopping, and waxing floors; emptying trash receptacles; washing lavatories and fixtures within; dusting and polishing wood and metal fixtures.
Performs a variety of routine building maintenance tasks such as unclogging toilets and sinks and changing light bulbs and tubes.
Collects fees and tickets for parking and special events and prepares reports of revenue and tickets collected and issued.
Directs patrons to designated parking areas and/or specific parking spots or locations; directs persons or vehicles not authorized to use the parking facilities to alternate locations; inspects vehicles for current and correct parking permits; assures that cars are parked in the correct area and not in reserved or handicapped spaces; and keeps records of vehicles for which parking privileges have been suspended or revoked and controls access to parking areas accordingly.
Responds to patron complaints from people denied access by explaining parking requirements and suggesting alternate parking areas.
May lead volunteers, students, and inmates assigned to work crews by making assignments, distributing and accounting for equipment and supplies, demonstrating the proper methods of completing work, and supervising the on-site performance of activities and tasks.
May travel to other offices within the State or facility to pick-up or move equipment, supplies or persons.
Moves heavy supplies, furniture, and equipment.
Loads and unloads heavy equipment, supplies, and furniture by physically lifting items or operating a hand truck, forklift or pallet jack.

• Moves items to and from storerooms and/or warehouses; maintains storage areas; tracks and records package movement within a facility
• Assists truck drivers and motor vehicle operators in picking up and delivering items. May drive delivery vehicles.
• Moves heavy furniture, office equipment, and records.
• Sets up and removes furniture, partitions, and equipment for office moves, conferences, meetings, and special events.
• Delivers forms and supplies to various offices; assists in the receiving and shipping of various office materials.

Performs general grounds maintenance tasks such as clearing sites, raking or tilling soil, mowing lawns, applying fertilizers and pesticides, cutting brush and wood, trimming and removing trees and shrubs, maintaining roads and sidewalks, and removing snow, trash and other obstructions from the building and surrounding areas. Loads trucks with debris, dirt and other materials.
May perform office-related activities such as filing, alphabetizing, photocopying, sorting and delivering mail, inventorying and storing records or supplies on shelves, bins and or on the floor; documents work performed and labor and materials used.
Required Qualifications:
There are no education or experience qualifications for this class. Applicants must be physically able to perform the tasks of the position and be able to understand and carry out written or oral instructions. When required to operate motor vehicles, incumbents must possess a valid New York State driver's license appropriate for the type of vehicle being operated.
Preferred Qualifications:
We are seeking candidates who can work effectively in an increasingly diverse environment; and who are open and willing to continue to learn about diversity-related issues, and contribute in fostering a welcoming, supportive and inclusive environment at the College.
Work Days:
Weekdays
Work Hours:
6:00AM to 2:30PM
Location:
Campus Summer work
Posting Detail Information
Close Date:
Open Until Filled
Yes
EEO Information
All people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Special Instructions to Applicants: