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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 08/31/26

Applications Due09/12/26

Vacancy ID222903

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AgencyBinghamton University

Title Facility Operations Assistant 1

Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary Grade06

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $37862 to $46843 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Labor Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Variable

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 7 AM

To 3:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? Yes

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Broome

Street Address 4400 Vestal Pwky E

City Binghamton

StateNY

Zip Code13902

Duties Description Facility Operations Assistants may be as a member of a crew or work

independently performing routine manual laboring duties supporting common maintenance service-type activities i.e., cleaning grounds, roadways and structures by sweeping, raking, shoveling, mowing grass, and removing by hand debris, leaves, branches, snow, ice, trash, etc. In addition, they may be assigned to a wide variety of tasks,such as removing trash, recyclable materials, cleaning drainage ditches, weeding, snow removal, pouring concrete, digging trenches, resurfacing roadways and spreading a variety of paving materials. Typical assignments include,

but are not limited to: assisting skilled and semiskilled trades positions in carpentry, plumbing, painting and/or electrical duties such as but not limited to: general building maintenance repair/replacement/modification of facilities typically associated with building maintenance like snow removal, unplugging clogged drains, change light bulbs, window washing, other cleaning activities as assigned. Facility Operations Assistants may be asked to use hand and portable power tools, shop equipment and measuring and testing instruments appropriate to the trade

area to which they are assigned. They may occasionally operate trucks and light construction equipment and may become involved in snow removal. The selected candidate may load and unload trucks of such items as crates, machinery, furniture, equipment, heavy stores, etc. by physically lifting the items or by operating a hand truck, forklift or similar equipment. This individual may need to develop computer skills to operate the Departments facilities management system (MAXIMO), and time management system (KRONOS) as implemented in their area and on their level.

Minimum Qualifications There are no education or experience requirements for this class. Applicants

must be physically able to perform moderate to heavy labor. When required to operate motor vehicles, candidates must be licensed to operate a motor vehicle in New York State and possess the license classification appropriate for the type of vehicle operated. Applicant must meet the following job requirements:

• Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
• Ability to use a variety of hand and power tools and motorized equipment.
• Ability to perform moderate to heavy manual labor.
• Ability to lift, stoop, and bend for long periods of time.

Additional Comments The initial assignment for this position is in the Carpentry Shop from

Monday - Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with Saturday and Sunday as pass days. Previous relevant maintenance experience will be helpful. Prior working knowledge carpentry is preferred. Due to the nature of this title, individuals who are lateral selections or are reassigned into other operational areas (while in probation), may be asked to maintain or acquire CDL B license and be subject to random drug screen program as well depending on the location and nature of assignment throughout the probation period. The candidate for this position will be

deemed a university essential employee.

The successful candidate for this position must be able to perform the duties

and responsibilities of the position satisfactorily. Since the activities of other employees depend upon the performance of the employee in this position, reliable attendance is a factor that the employer will consider when filling this vacancy.

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

Name Human Resources

Telephone 607-777-2187

Fax 607-777-4947

Email Address canvass@binghamton.edu

Address

Street 4400 Vestal Pkwy E

City Binghamton

State NY

Zip Code 13902

Notes on ApplyingTo apply, please complete the application at the link below and submit it to Human Resources by the posting end date.

https://www.binghamton.edu/offices/human-resources/jobs/bu_employ_app_accessible.pdf

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