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

Nys Department Of Civil Service • Troy, NY

79d • $17 - $17

About The Position

The TEMPORARY SEASONAL (Winter) - Facilities Operations Assistant 1 position is located in Troy, NY, at the Glenmore Rd FMS. This role is anticipated to last until April 23, 2026, and involves performing various custodial and facilities maintenance responsibilities under the supervision of a higher-level maintenance/custodial position or the Superintendent/Manager. The position requires physical effort in cleaning and caring for buildings and adjacent grounds, and incumbents are considered essential personnel. Responsibilities include general grounds maintenance, facilities maintenance, and ensuring overall facility operations meet health and safety standards.

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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with military vehicles and equipment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a military driver's license to operate military vehicles and equipment.

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 wage of $17.35.
• Per Diem employment type.
• Potential for overtime and travel.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support