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

State of New York • Queensbury, NY

78d • $17 - $17

About The Position

The position of Temporary Seasonal Facilities Operations Assistant 1 is under the supervision of a higher-level maintenance/custodial position or the Superintendent/Manager. The role involves performing various custodial and facilities maintenance responsibilities, including tasks typical 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 is essential personnel and may report to state and/or federal supervisory personnel. Responsibilities include general grounds maintenance, facilities maintenance, automotive equipment maintenance, and ensuring overall facility operations meet health and safety standards. The position may also require limited computer use for record keeping and may involve periodic overtime and travel.

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 and 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.
• May be required to acquire and maintain a military driver's license to operate military vehicles and equipment.
• 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.
• 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.

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 are maintained to 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.
• Complete other job duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Hourly salary of $17.35
• Temporary employment until April 23, 2026
• Per Diem employment type
• 5% travel percentage

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 51-100 employees