PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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, or building management staff, performs a combination of maintenance, grounds,
laborer, custodial duties, and operates motor driven vehicles and equipment. All positions are in the labor
jurisdictional class.
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 general grounds maintenance tasks such as clearing sites, raking or tilling soil, mowing lawns,
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.
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.
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.
Assists truck drivers and motor vehicle operators in picking up and delivering items.
Moves heavy furniture, office equipment, and records.
Sets up and removes furniture, partitions, and equipment for office moves.
Other duties as assigned.
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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Labor Class: 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.
Additional Comments
- For CSEA positions: 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 [email protected] 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/trainingand-
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.***
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $36,232.00 - $48,828.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Ability to Commute:
- Tupper Lake, NY 12986 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Tupper Lake, NY 12986: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
