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

State of New York • Gates, NY

78d • $17 - $17

About The Position

The position of Temporary Seasonal Facilities Operations Assistant 1 is available at the Rochester AASF, with an anticipated duration of employment through 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 often assigned to tasks and/or provide assistance with activities typical of a variety of trade specialties such as in the areas of carpentry, mechanical, electrical, motor equipment, or painting. The work may require light, medium, and heavy physical effort in cleaning and caring for a building(s) and adjacent grounds area. 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 environment is preferred.
• Experience working independently with minimal supervision as well as preferred 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 allow access to 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 the 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 range from $17.35 to $17.35.
• Per Diem employment type.
• Workweek from Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week.

What This Job Offers

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