Duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following: Perform a variety of tasks utilizing power and manual hand tools including but not limited to saws, hammers, drills, sanders, and stationary power tools; Perform routine repetitive semi-skilled maintenance and repair of plumbing, electrical, carpentry, masonry and other facility services and equipment; Perform general grounds maintenance tasks such as clearing sites, mowing lawns, 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; Troubleshoot facility, equipment and/or machinery problems and work to resolve concerns in a timely manner; Perform routine repairs and maintenance on equipment and facility structures; Ability to work comfortably at heights such as climbing ladders, working on scaffolds, platforms, and lifts; Push, pull, lift, and carry heavy objects and equipment (50+ lbs.); Operate a motor vehicle, other motorized equipment, and a variety of light mechanized construction equipment including manual/electrical pallet jack; Effectively communicate both verbally and in writing, including assessing project requirements and conveying them clearly to supervisors and team members as needed; and. Duties Description The New York State Education Department's (NYSED) Office of Performance Improvement and Management Services is seeking candidates for a Facility Operations Assistant 1, SG-6 position in the Office of Facilities and Business Services.