Facility Operations Assistant 2

Nys Department Of Civil Service • Ray Brook, NY

95d • $20 - $20

About The Position

This position is based in Ray Brook on the Ray Brook Trail Crew. Candidate will be required to work solo, with at least one other or as part of a crew. Will work in remote mountainous terrain possibly in challenging weather including winter conditions. Duties include but are not limited to: blowdown removal with chainsaws and hand tools, relocating pit privy toilets, trail maintenance and construction, supervising volunteers, assisting Interior Caretakers with projects, boundary line maintenance, garbage removal and various other tasks based on need. Must utilize hand tools for most projects. Must be able to perform heavy physical labor, carry 50-70 lbs backpack loads and negotiate difficult mountainous terrain. Must be flexible with weekly schedule, shift time and work location. Overtime and emergency response may be required. Knowledge of carpentry, electrical and plumbing highly beneficial.

Requirements

• One year of service as a Facility Operations Assistant 1 or Motor Vehicle Operator
• Two years of full-time, verifiable experience in custodial, grounds, or maintenance operation or assisting in a journey-level trade
• Valid New York State driver's license appropriate for the type of vehicle being operated

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of carpentry
• Knowledge of electrical work
• Knowledge of plumbing

Responsibilities

• Blowdown removal with chainsaws and hand tools
• Relocating pit privy toilets
• Trail maintenance and construction
• Supervising volunteers
• Assisting Interior Caretakers with projects
• Boundary line maintenance
• Garbage removal
• Performing heavy physical labor
• Carrying 50-70 lbs backpack loads
• Negotiating difficult mountainous terrain

Benefits

• Full-Time employment
• Temporary appointment until 3/31/2026 with a likelihood of continuation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support