Facilities Operations Assistant 2 (Grounds)

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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 10/20/26

Applications Due10/30/26

Vacancy ID227338

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NY HELPSNo

55-b/c EligibleNo

AgencySUNY Plattsburgh

TitleFacilities Operations Assistant 2 (Grounds)

Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary Grade09

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $44560 to $54773 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

InternshipNo

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 6 AM

To 2:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Clinton

Street Address 101 Broad Street

City Plattsburgh

StateNY

Zip Code12901

Duties Description This position coordinates daily grounds activities, assigns and monitors work, ensures safe and efficient operations, and assists in the administration of the grounds program. Maintenance of written records of work performed, labor and materials used, as well as reporting to the supervisor on the progress of projects is included. Working both within a crew and alone, this position is responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of campus grounds, athletic fields, and outdoor recreational facilities through activities such as mowing, landscaping, planting, pruning, weed control, and pesticide application under the supervision of a certified applicator. Performs seasonal duties including snow and ice removal through shoveling, plowing, and snow blowing, as well as minor repairs such as blacktop patching and tree maintenance. Ensures grounds equipment, tools, and vehicles are properly maintained and operated in a safe and efficient manner. Using appropriate PPE and selecting and safely using the appropriate tools and equipment needed to complete assigned tasks, as well as attending job-related training, is required. Activities and assignments vary based on seasonal and weather-related conditions. Early morning, evening, weekend, overtime, and emergency recall work may be required to meet operational needs.

Minimum Qualifications Non-competitive:

• One year of service as a Facility Operations Assistant 1 (Grounds); OR, two years of experience and/or training in grounds maintenance work.
• Required to obtain appropriate license or certification to apply pesticides, herbicides, and other treatments, within six months of appointment.
• Ability to understand and carry out written and/or oral instructions
• Ability to work overtime
• Physically able to perform the tasks of the position including, but not limited to, those in the Examples of Duties & Responsibilities
• A demonstrated ability to work effectively and collegially with a variety of individuals
• When required to operate motor vehicles, a valid driver's license and the ability to be LENS cleared to operate state vehicles

As SUNY Plattsburgh is an institution that delivers challenging and high-quality educational experiences to a diverse group of learners, the successful candidate must demonstrate an understanding of and sensitivity to diversity, inclusion, and equity-minded policies, programs, and practices.

Additional Comments Grounds Maintenance is dedicated to maintaining the natural beauty of our 265-acre campus completing routine maintenance for a variety of surfaces and areas. Facility Operations Assistant 2 (Grounds) will be responsible for the effective direction of Facility Operations Assistants 1, and/or other grounds, custodial, maintenance crew, or temporary staff including providing work assignments based on priorities set by management, and ensuring schedules, standards and guidelines are met. The role combines hands-on grounds maintenance responsibilities with leadership duties to support the appearance, safety, and functionality of campus grounds and outdoor facilities.

We are part of the Administration & Finance division and provide essential services to our campus, local, state, federal and international customers. We navigate systems in a collaborative and sensitive way to assist the University in achieving its educational mission.

This position is expected to work Monday-Friday, 6:00am - 2:30pm.

Please include a complete application and contact information for three current professional references. A resume is also strongly encouraged. Additional information may be requested at a later step in the process.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Human Resource Services

Telephone 518-564-5062

Fax

Email Address HRS@plattsburgh.edu

Address

Street 101 Broad Street

City Plattsburgh

State NY

Zip Code 12901

Notes on ApplyingIf interested in this position please apply at https://jobs.plattsburgh.edu/postings/16436

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