Facility Operations Assistant 1, SG-6

New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets • Syracuse, NY

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Agriculture and Markets is hiring a permanent Facility Operations Assistant 1, SG-6 to work at the Great New York State Fair. The Facility Operations Assistant 1 will be responsible for cleaning and maintaining event facilities and providing event services, such as set-up, equipment operation services, and post-event cleanup for year-round events and the annual State Fair. The duties may include operating vehicles and equipment for snow removal, groundskeeping care, and any routine duties related to the daily care of the facilities and grounds. The incumbent may work in a small or large crew on a specific assignment. This full-time position is located at the New York State Fairgrounds, 581 State Fair Blvd, Syracuse, NY 13209.

Requirements

• Applicants must be physically able to perform the tasks of the position
• Applicants must 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

Responsibilities

• Cleaning and maintaining event facilities
• Providing event services, such as set-up, equipment operation services, and post-event cleanup for year-round events and the annual State Fair
• Operating vehicles and equipment for snow removal, groundskeeping care, and any routine duties related to the daily care of the facilities and grounds

Benefits

• Cost-effective health insurance options
• Fully covered dental and vision care
• Participation in the secure New York State Pension Plan
• Ample paid time off (5 personal days, 13 vacation days, 13 sick days, and 13 paid holidays in the first year)
• Optional Payment Election Program
• Deferred Compensation Plan
• Flex Spending Account
• NY's 529 College Savings Program
• Potential qualification for Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed