SUMMER Seasonal - Facilities Operations Assistant - Fort Drum - Anticipated of emplo

Duties Description

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 the tools and equipment of a trade under very specific instructions.

On occasion, incumbents may operate motor vehicles and power-driven equipment. The work may require light, medium and heavy physical effort in cleaning and caring for building(s) and adjacent grounds area. The position reports to state and/or federal supervisory personnel and is considered essential personnel.

The position performs responsibilities in accordance with DMNA and labor agreement policies and procedures, and where applicable, requirements and standards of the National Guard Bureau (NGB) – current and as amended.

• 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, and collecting/picking up 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 where applicable.
• Use a computer for basic record keeping such as timesheets, work orders, calendaring, data entry, etc.
• Periodic overtime and travel to other facilities or training may be required.
• Other job duties as assigned.

• Physically able to perform moderate to heavy physical labor.
• Work experience in maintenance, grounds work, construction, or other labor-intensive work environments preferred.
• Experience working independently with minimal supervision and working with a crew on maintenance or construction type projects.
• Valid driver’s license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State.
• May be required to acquire and maintain a military driver’s license in accordance with NGB standards.
• At least 18 years of age.
• Read and write in English.
• Comfortable working at heights: climbing ladders, working on scaffolds, platforms and lifts.
• Capable of pushing, pulling, lifting and carrying heavy objects and equipment (50+ lbs.).
• Work in confined spaces in accordance with requirements.
• Work outdoors in various temperatures and inclement weather for extended periods.
• Operate and maintain tools, machinery and equipment required for the assigned craft.
• Obtain and maintain a favorable background investigation and appropriate clearance for access to computer networks and restricted areas; a SECRET clearance may be required based on regulation.
• Maintain minimum standards in accordance with current statutes, agency requirements and directives; failure to do so may result in disciplinary action or termination.

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