Facility Operations Assistant 1

Stony Brook University•Stony Brook, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Facilities Operations Assistant 1 will perform a variety of relatively unskilled maintenance, repair and related activities assisting skilled and semi-skilled trades positions in building and structural maintenance, plumbing and electrical repairs. The Facilities Operations Assistant 1 will accomplish tasks and other assigned duties in a timely and effective manner; adheres to all departmental policies and procedures; and may be asked to respond to emergencies.

Requirements

Per Civil Service standards and specifications.
Applicants must be physically able to perform moderate to heavy physical labor.
Must have the ability to work in confined spaces and from a ladder, scaffolding or man lift over ten feet in height.
Must have, keep and maintain the appropriate valid NYS Driver’s License.
Must have a motor vehicle record which is free from major violations or a pattern of repeat violations.
The selected candidate must successfully clear a background investigation.
Resume/CV and cover letter should be included with the online application.
For this position, we are unable to sponsor candidates for work visas.
Applicants must meet the posted qualifications/job requirements, legitimate operating needs of the department and have the ability to perform duties and responsibilities satisfactorily.
At time of submission, candidates must include all relevant work experience and training/education information. Submissions failing to do so, will not be considered.
Upon conditional offer, the State Classified Appointments Unit will ask for proof of relevant experience or training/education.
Time and attendance, past evaluations, disciplinary history and the ability to perform the physical and supervisory aspects of this position will be considered as part of the selection process.
Verifiable proof of credentials as stated above are the responsibility of the applicant.
Please be prepared to document proof of qualifications with application.
Out-of-State Applicants: Please note as a condition of employment and in order for this position to be tendered, the successful incumbent will be required to provide evidence of a valid license and driving abstract from the state issuing the license within five business days of a conditional offer and must obtain a NYS driver's license within 30 days of official start date.

Responsibilities

Perform moderate to heavy manual labor to include a variety of relatively unskilled maintenance and repair to include loading/unloading, moving and holding materials and tools.
Assist skilled and semi-skilled trades staff in building and structural maintenance, plumbing and electrical repairs to include climbing ladders and working at heights on scaffolds and platforms.
Clean shop and clean up work areas after work is performed.
Use a variety of hand and power tools and motorized equipment.
Other duties as assigned as appropriate to rank and departmental mission.