Facility Operations Assistant 2

Responsibilities

• Assist in dock installation and removal and navigation aids placement.
• Work outside in adverse conditions during the winter.
• Safely operate boats, trailered equipment, tractors, plow trucks, loaders, chippers, and other machines.
• Clean toilets and bathroom facilities.
• Build outhouses and picnic tables.
• Perform minor carpentry, roofing, painting, and minor plumbing.
• Operate equipment.
• Lift garbage cans chest high.
• Use rakes, shovels, and various hand tools.
• Use proper PPE; keep issued clothing and safety gear clean and presentable.
• Perform hazardous tree removal.
• Conduct barge maintenance, including painting and structural repairs.

Qualifications

• 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, possess a valid New York State driver’s license appropriate for the type of vehicle being operated.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license for this position.
• Ability to negotiate difficult terrain.
• Ability to work in remote areas.
• Ability to work in adverse weather conditions.
• Overtime may be required.
• Weekends and holidays may be required.
• Ability to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds.
• Certification to operate motorized boats or personal watercraft at time of appointment.

About the role

This is an hourly appointment currently funded through March 31, 2027, with a likelihood of continuing beyond that date; program needs and funding will determine the actual termination date. Transportation needs require use of a state vehicle and adherence to the Department’s Vehicle Policy.