Facility Operations Assistant 2

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Posting Date

Posting Date 08/27/2026

Department

Department Grounds and Garage

Line Number

Line Number 27007

Budget Title

Budget Title Facility Operations Assistant 2

Rank/Grade

Rank/Grade SG-9

FTE

FTE Full-Time

FLSA

FLSA Non-Exempt

Negotiating Unit

Negotiating Unit CSEA

Appointment Type

Jurisdictional Class

Jurisdictional Class Non-Competitive (1)

Shift Hours

Monday – Friday, 6:00am – 2:30pm

Department Operating Needs

This position is designated as Essential Service, therefore the successful applicant is designated as an essential service employee. The campus has high reoccurring need to respond to urgent facilities needs outside of regular scheduled hours. Employees in this position may be called in or assigned to work outside of their regular scheduled shift when operational circumstances require. Flexibility and availability to respond to these needs are essential functions of the position.

Brief Job Description

Facility Operations Assistants perform a variety of routine unskilled and semiskilled manual tasks related to the operation and maintenance of State owned buildings and facilities, the surrounding grounds, and the vehicles and equipment used in maintaining these sites.

Performs the duties of Facility Operations Assistants
1. Working both with a crew and alone, this position may supervise Facility Operations Assistants 1, or other grounds, custodial, or maintenance crew, providing work assignments based on priorities set by management, ensuring schedules, standards and guidelines are met. Maintains written records of work performed and labor and materials used; reports orally to the supervisor on the progress of projects under way.

Is responsible for the upkeep of campus grounds including but not limited to, mowing lawns using proper equipment; management of trees, shrubbery, plants, and flowers, including the pulling of weeds; spraying of pesticides under the supervision of a certified applicator; and maintaining outdoor athletic and recreational facilities. In the winter, duties are expected to include shoveling, plowing, and snow blowing of snow which requires the proper and safe use of multiple types of equipment and vehicles.

Ensuring the proper maintenance of grounds equipment is also necessary. As illustrated, it is important to note that the activities and tasks assigned will vary according to the season and daily weather conditions. Evening and weekend work are also expected and may be required based on operational need.

Performs the full range of supervisory duties such as approving leave; tracking time and attendance; identifying staff development needs; evaluating staff performance; and completing performance evaluations. May use and operate a variety of hand and power tools and motorized equipment including self‑propelled and stationary machinery. May plan or assist in the planning of landscaping and other grounds projects by preparing rough sketches and schedules, and estimates of labor, materials and equipment.

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