Temporary Seasonal; Winter - Facilities Operations Assistant - Ronkonkoma AASF - Anticipated

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

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New York State Center for Recruitment & Public Service provided pay range. This range is provided by New York State Center for Recruitment & Public Service. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range: $17.00/hr - $17.00/hr

Under the supervision of a higher-level maintenance/custodial position or the Superintendent/Manager, Maintenance Helpers perform various custodial and facilities maintenance responsibilities. They often are assigned to tasks and/or provide assistance with activities typical of a variety of trade specialties such as carpentry, mechanical, electrical, motor equipment or painting. Such tasks involve the use of tools and equipment of a trade under very specific instructions.

Incumbents may operate motor vehicles and power-driven equipment. 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. Incumbents of this position are considered essential personnel.

• 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.
• Ensure overall facility operations meet health and safety standards.
• Assist with maintenance requirements for the Nonmilitary Use Program when applicable.
• Use computers for basic record keeping such as timesheets, work orders, calendaring, data entry, etc.
• Will be required for periodic overtime.
• Will be required for periodic travel to other facilities, training or other duties.
• Other job duties as assigned.

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must possess a valid driver's license to operate a motor vehicle in the State of New York.
• Must be physically able to perform moderate to heavy physical labor. Ability to push, pull, lift and carry heavy objects and equipment (50+ lbs.). Ability to work comfortably at heights such as climbing ladders, working on scaffolds, platforms and lifts. Ability to work in confined spaces. Ability to work outside in various temperatures and inclement weather for extended periods of time.
• Experience in maintenance, grounds work, construction or other labor intensive work environment is preferred.
• Experience working independently with minimal supervision and preferred experience working with a crew on maintenance or construction type projects.
• Must be able to read and write in English.
• Must be able to operate and maintain tools, machinery and equipment required for craft to which assigned.
• In accordance with NGB standards, will be required to obtain and maintain a favorable background investigation and have appropriate clearance to access computer networks and restricted areas. A National Agency Check with Inquiry (NACI) will be completed; a SECRET clearance may be required.

This position is not in the Classified Service of New York State, but is covered under New York State Military Law. If selected, current Civil Service employees will lose their seniority within the Classified Service, thereby exempting them from applying for promotional exams within Civil Service.