Facility Operations Assistant 1; Grounds); Grounds Department

Facility Operations Assistant 1 (Grounds) (Grounds Department)

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Located in Albany, New York, New York State's capital, the University is convenient to Boston, New York City, and the Adirondacks

Vacancy #:WF260099

Apply by: September 22, 2026

Title: Facility Operations Assistant 1 (Grounds)

Location:Grounds Department

Grade:CSEA SG-6

Minimum Qualifications:

• Applicants must be physically able to perform the tasks of the position and be able to understand and carry out written or oral instructions. When required to operate motor vehicles, incumbents must possess a valid New York State driver's license appropriate for the type of vehicle being operated.
• This position may be filled from a mandatory reemployment list if one is in effect at the time of appointment.

Operating Needs:

• Valid New York State Driver's License is required.
• Ability to perform manual labor
• Ability to work scheduled and unscheduled overtime to support Campus events and snow removal is required
• Ability to understand and carry out written and verbal instructions.

-Applicants must demonstrate an ability to develop inclusive and equitable relationships within our diverse campus community
-Applicants must demonstrate an ability to support diversity, equity, access, inclusion, and belonging relative to their role

-Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. If you currently need sponsorship or will need it in the future to maintain employment authorization, you do not meet eligibility requirements.

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, without exception, prepare, publish and distribute an Annual Security Report. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the University's crime statistics for the past three years; and disclosures regarding the University's current campus security policies.

The University at Albany's Annual Security Report is available in portable document format [PDF] by clicking this linkhttp://police.albany.edu/ASR.shtml

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• Employment and Experience Form
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