Facility Operations Assistant 2, Hutchings Psychiatric Center, P28041

Responsibilities

• Maintain the appearance and condition of grounds, athletics fields, walkways, and roads at State facilities.
• Report to higher‑level grounds positions such as Supervisor of Grounds or Head Grounds Supervisor, or higher‑level trades or building supervisor titles.
• Serve as a member of a work crew performing grounds maintenance, gardening, and manual labor duties.
• Use hand and power tools including saws, chain saws, lawnmowers, shovels, tree pruning equipment, and snow blowers.
• May be required to operate riding lawnmowers and light to heavy‑duty vehicles or equipment such as dump trucks, tractors, and tree trimming and removal equipment.
• Activities, tasks, and required equipment vary according to season and the individual needs of the State entity.

Qualifications

• One year of service as a Facility Operations Assistant 1 (Grounds); OR, two years of experience and/or training in grounds maintenance work.
• May be required to obtain appropriate license or certification to apply pesticides, herbicides, and other treatments within six months of appointment, as determined by the State agency or campus.
• Background checks will be required.
• Possession of a driver's license may be required.

Benefits

• NYS medical, dental, & vision insurance
• Access to tuition assistance programs
• Excellent opportunities for advancement & professional growth
• Paid time off – 13 paid vacation days in the first year, 5 paid personal days, 13 paid holidays, & paid sick leave
• NYS Retirement programs