Facility Operations Assistant 1 - Grounds - (Grade 6) - Farmingdale State College
About The Position
Incumbent will perform a variety of routine and manual tasks in maintaining the appearance and conditions of grounds, walkways and roads on the campus. Such tasks at times require medium to heavy physical effort, but require little planning or special knowledge. Usually works as a member of a crew performing gardening and general grounds maintenance. In performing these tasks, include the use of commercial hand and power tools such as saws, lawnmowers, shovels, snow blowers and on occasion operates ride-on mowers, dump trucks, heavy machinery, and tractors. Duties include cleaning grounds via sweeping, raking, shoveling, removing debris by hand such as leaves, branches, garbage etc. Incumbent will also cut grass, fertilize and water grounds, prune bushes and trees, load trucks with debris, logs, dirt, etc. The college particularly welcomes candidates with knowledge, skills and abilities that include: Commitment to diversity and university initiatives supportive of diversity and inclusion. Interest in participating in student-centered service activities. Desire to apply expertise in promoting civic engagement with the College's many community partners.
Requirements
- There are no education or experience qualifications for this position.
- Incumbents must be physically able to perform the duties assigned.
- Possession of a clear and valid NYS drivers license is required.
Nice To Haves
- Landscaping experience.
Responsibilities
- Maintaining the appearance and conditions of grounds, walkways and roads on the campus.
- Performing gardening and general grounds maintenance.
- Using commercial hand and power tools such as saws, lawnmowers, shovels, snow blowers and on occasion operates ride-on mowers, dump trucks, heavy machinery, and tractors.
- Cleaning grounds via sweeping, raking, shoveling, removing debris by hand such as leaves, branches, garbage etc.
- Cutting grass, fertilizing and watering grounds, prune bushes and trees, load trucks with debris, logs, dirt, etc.
Benefits
- The State University of New York offers excellent fringe benefits including health insurance options and retirement plans
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Educational Services
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
