Sports Facility Operations Assistant Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Duties Description Working supervisors that perform a variety of routine unskilled and semi-skilled 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. Daily travel within the district is required and may require travel within NY State to assist other districts with special projects. Primary Duties and Responsibilities: Supervises Facility Operations Assistants 1, or other grounds, custodial, or maintenance crew, providing work assignments based on priorities set by management, ensuring schedules, standards and guidelines are met.

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. Performs minor electrical duties including but not limited to replacing receptacles, light fixtures, and circuit breakers. 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 a variety of painting related duties including but not limited to preparing surfaces, priming, and painting. 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. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nys-office-for-people-with-developmental-disabilities/posts/?feedView=all #LI-SB3 Minimum Qualifications Non-competitive: One year of service as a Facility Operations Assistant 1 or Motor Vehicle Operator. OR Two years of full-time, verifiable experience in custodial, grounds, or maintenance operation or assisting in a journey-level trade

*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: Working knowledge of the methods, materials, tools and equipment used in the trade or trades to which assigned. Working knowledge of safety standards and procedures.

Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions. Ability to operate a variety of hand and power equipment in a safe manner. Candidate will be trained in the operation and maintenance procedures as related to Asbestos Containing Materials.

Basic computer skills preferred. Additional Comments Local Bidding Agreements will be honored. Preference will be given to OPWDD employees impacted by closures.

If you are being impacted by closure, please indicate this on your resume. All OPWDD employees must be eligible and maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Continued employment will depend on maintaining eligibility.

If you are employed by state government you may be able to receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments have been made under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time for a qualifying employer. For more information on PSLF, please visit www.studentAid.gov/publicservice

Employees on long term leave can bid on positions but must be able to report to work within fourteen (14) days and be able to perform the essential functions of their positions with or without reasonable accommodation (RA). If an employee or job applicant believes that they need a reasonable accommodation, they should contact the Reasonable Accommodation Unit at (518) 486-7222 or email accommodationrequests@opwdd.ny.gov to obtain information and RA forms. Savings programs such as the U.S

Savings Bond and the College Savings Plan. Voluntary pre-tax savings programs such as Health Care Spending Account and the Dependent Care Advantage Account offer employees options to pay for uncovered health care expenses or dependent care expenses. Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) an assessment and referral service that connects employees with local service providers and support services to address their personal needs.

Life insurance and Disability insurance. The New York State Deferred Compensation Plan is a voluntary retirement plan that offers employees the option to invest a part of their salaries for retirement on a tax-deferred basis. Paid Holidays and Leave: Thirteen (13) paid holidays each year.

Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave initially. Five (5) days paid personal leave each year. Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave each year (PEF/CSEA), which may carry over from year to year.

Up to three (3) days professional leave each year to participate in professional development events. Health Care Coverage: Employees and their eligible dependents can choose from a variety of affordable health insurance programs. Employees are provided family dental and vision plans at no extra cost.

Paid Parental Leave: Paid Parental Leave allows eligible employees to take up to 12 weeks of paid leave at full pay for each qualifying event. A qualifying event is defined as the birth of a child or placement of a child for adoption or foster care. Retirement Program: Participate in The NYS Employees' Retirement System (ERS), which is recognized as one of the best-managed and best-funded public retirement systems in the nation.

Professional Development and Education and Training: NYS offers training programs and tuition assistance to eligible employees to maintain and increase their professional skills and prepare them for promotional opportunities. For more information, please visit https://oer.ny.gov/training-and-professional-development. Additionally, the Public Service Workshops Program (PSWP) offers certain professional training opportunities for PEF represented and M/C designated employees that may grant continuing education credits towards maintaining professional licensure

For more information, please visit https://oer.ny.gov/public-service-workshops-program-pswp. OPWDD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer dedicated to creating and sustaining a culture of inclusion. We believe that we are most effective in managing and improving our service system with a diverse team of employees

With such a large workforce, we rely on the collective individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, self-expression, ideas and talent that our employees bring to their work. This speaks to our culture and is a key part of our successes. As we continuously recruit people for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that applicants bring in terms of their education, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran's status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.

***All people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.*** Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.