TEMPORARY SEASONAL (Winter) - Facilities Operations Assistant 1 - Farmingdale AFRC - Anticipated duration of employment thru - April 23, 2026

State of New York • Farmingdale, NY

78d • $17 - $17

About The Position

The position of Temporary Seasonal Facilities Operations Assistant 1 at Farmingdale AFRC is anticipated to last until April 23, 2026. Under the supervision of a higher-level maintenance/custodial position or the Superintendent/Manager, Maintenance Helpers perform various custodial and facilities maintenance responsibilities. They are assigned to tasks and/or provide assistance with activities typical of a variety of trade specialties such as carpentry, mechanical, electrical, motor equipment, or painting. The work may require light, medium, and heavy physical effort in cleaning and caring for buildings and adjacent grounds. The position may report to state and/or federal supervisory personnel and is considered essential personnel.

Requirements

• Physically able to perform moderate to heavy physical labor.
• Work experience in maintenance, grounds work, construction, or other labor-intensive work environments is preferred.
• Experience working independently with minimal supervision as well as experience working with a crew on maintenance or construction type projects.
• Must possess a valid driver's license to operate a motor vehicle in the State of New York.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be able to read and write in English.
• Ability to work comfortably at heights such as climbing ladders, working on scaffolds, platforms, and lifts.
• Ability to push, pull, lift, and carry heavy objects and equipment (50+ lbs.).
• Ability to work in confined spaces in accordance with requirements.
• Ability to work outside in various temperatures and inclement weather for extended periods of time.
• Must be able to operate and maintain tools, machinery, and equipment required for craft to which assigned.
• Will be required to obtain and maintain a favorable background investigation and have an appropriate clearance to access computer networks and restricted areas.

Responsibilities

• Perform general grounds maintenance tasks such as clearing sites, mowing lawns, cutting brush and wood, trimming and removing trees and shrubs, maintaining roads and sidewalks, snow and ice removal, collection/pick-up of trash and other obstructions from the building and surrounding areas.
• Perform general facilities maintenance such as cleaning common areas, offices, and restrooms, painting, and moving furniture.
• Maintain automotive equipment and other machinery.
• Perform various maintenance duties to ensure overall facility operations meet health and safety standards.
• Assist with maintenance requirements for the Nonmilitary Use Program when applicable.
• Utilize computers for basic record keeping such as timesheets, work orders, calendaring, data entry, etc.
• Be available for periodic overtime and travel to other facilities for training or other requirements related to duties.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Hourly salary of $17.35
• Per Diem employment type
• Temporary appointment

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees