Facilities Operations Assistant 2 - Facilities Services - State University Of New York At Fredonia

Job Description:

The shift will be Tuesday through Saturday, 7:00am-3:30pm.

Facility Operations Assistant 2's perform a variety of routine unskilled and semiskilled manual tasks related to the operation and maintenance of Stateowned buildings and facilities, the surrounding grounds, and the vehicles and equipment used in maintaining these sites.

DISTINGUISING CHARACTERISTICS

Working supervisor; under the general direction of higher-level trades, grounds, warehouse or building management staff, supervises multiple Facility Operations Assistants 1, and may supervise Cleaners, Parking Attendants, Supply Assistants, students, volunteers, and inmates. All positions are in the non-competitive jurisdictional class.

Positions that perform full-time semiskilled trades duties are classified in a variety of semiskilled titles such as Maintenance Assistant and various parenthetics; Service & Repair Assistant (HVAC-R); and Service & Repair Assistant (Motor Equipment).

Work Schedule

The shift will be Tuesday through Saturday, 7:00am-3:30pm. The position is a contingent permanent position assigned to Facilities Services, Grounds and Landscaping (Floater). Facility Operations Assistants perform a variety of routine unskilled and semiskilled manual tasks related to the operation and maintenance of State-owned buildings and facilities, the surrounding grounds, and the vehicles and equipment used in maintaining these sites.

This position is considered Essential Service and is subject to the terms and conditions of the Essential Service Personnel Policy. Fredonia employees designated essential must remain on duty or report to work at or before their scheduled starting time to avoid interruption of essential services unless directed or permitted to do otherwise, by their immediate supervisor

Rewards & Benefits

• Competitive compensation plus comprehensive benefits plan including health, dental, and vision insurance and retirement plan options including a fixed pension plan or a 401(A) with generous employer contributions;

• Paid leave provisions including sick and holiday leave; impressive educational benefits including tuition-free study plus supplemental tuition aid;

• A rich array of services, programs and benefits to help employees advance in their career and enhance the quality of their personal life, including professional development programs and services, employee EAP and wellness programs, discounted membership to the on-campus fitness center, and access to the Campus and Community Child Care Center.

ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES

Performs the duties of Facility Operations Assistants 1. Supervises Facility Operations Assistants 1, or other grounds, custodial, or maintenance crew, providing work assignments based on priorities set by management, ensuring schedules, standards and guidelines are met.

Maintains written records of work performed and labor and materials used; reports orally to the supervisor on the progress of projects under way.

Performs routine replacement and repair of plumbing and steamfitting equipment and installation of new equipment, according to layouts provided by the supervisor, by cutting, fitting, and threading pipe; removing existing pipes and fixtures; repairing, replacing or adjusting filters, pumps, water mixers, thermostats, and other fixtures; locating and unplugging stoppages; checking oil level in storage tanks; repairing leaks in steam and water lines; overhauling vacuum pumps; and insulating steam lines.

Repairs doors, windows, window sashes, storm windows, stairs, railings, furniture, locks, and door hardware.

Operates shop machinery to make and assemble bookcases, shelves, tables, benches, signs and modular furniture; erecting and moving partitions; building forms for concrete work; and under supervision, assists in erecting and renovating buildings and structures.

Repairs and maintains locks by making keys, changing lock combinations, opening locks when keys are not available, installing locks, and cleaning and repairing locks. Performs masonry repairs and installation activities such as pointing up brick and stonework, patching plaster walls, setting tiles, laying brick and stone, finishing concrete work, replacing firebrick in boilers, and operating equipment including mixers and concrete block machines.

Performs interior and exterior painting not requiring fine finish or decorative treatment; stains and finishes wood and furniture, painting equipment, installs wallpaper, and spray paints surfaces and equipment.

Repairs electrical equipment such as overhead door motors, vacuum cleaners and other appliances; replaces brushes on large electric motors lays and repairs electrical cables and wires; installs and maintains lighting fixtures, outlets, and switches; and adjusts points and contacts on electrical equipment.

Performs routine semiskilled preventive maintenance on vehicles to insure safe and efficient operation such as: monitors gauges and checks fluid levels, tire pressure, safety equipment and trailer hitches; replaces burned-out bulbs; pumps gas/fuel; adds water to radiator, oil to engine/crank case, and air to tires as required; and changes tires and oil.

Performs semiskilled routine tasks in the repair, maintenance and servicing of automotive and mechanical equipment such as the adjustment of hydraulic brakes; replacement of wheel bearings; the removal and replacement of such components as starters, fuel pumps, water pumps, gas tanks, carburetors, exhaust system components, shock absorbers, springs and radiators, and minor body work.

Performs minor engine repairs as well as tune-ups including the installation of points, plugs, condensers, and sets dwell and timing according to manufacturers' specifications.

Performs preventive maintenance inspections of vehicles and equipment by following preventive maintenance schedules to insure safe and trouble-free performance under the direction of journey-level trades position.

Assists journey-level positions in making mechanical repairs by performing such tasks as disassembling and assembling engines, engine components or mechanical equipment, cleaning parts and inspecting for wear, and performing routine machinist activities such as grinding valves and valve seals according to specifications and specific instructions.

Cuts, welds, and brazes a variety of metal materials and equipment using electric or oxy-acetylene welding equipment not requiring complex planning and layout or the use of special procedures.

Operates machine tools, including lathes, shapers, milling machines, metal cutting saws, planers, and radial drill presses, to manufacture metal items, such as large bushings and special bolts, and performs the less difficult machine operations, such as threading bolts and cutting keyways.

Responds to equipment problems by solving minor ones and directing major ones to a supervisor.

Mixes and applies fertilizers, herbicides, pesticides and insecticides.

Prunes and trims trees and shrubs using such equipment as climbing hooks and belts, ladders, ropes and tackles, chain and hand saws and other related tools.

Performs the full range of supervisory duties such as approving leave; tracking time and attendance; identifying staff development needs; evaluating staff performance; and completing performance evaluations.

May use and operate a variety of hand and power tools and motorized equipment including self-propelled and stationary machinery.

May plan or assist in the planning of landscaping and other grounds projects by preparing rough sketches and schedules, and estimates of labor, materials and equipment.

Requirements:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• One year of service as a Facility Operations Assistant 1 or Motor Vehicle Operator; OR, two years of full-time, verifiable experience in - 7 - custodial, grounds, or maintenance operation or assisting in a journey-level trade.

• When required to operate motor vehicles, incumbents must possess a valid New York State driver's license appropriate for the type of vehicle.

• Must possess a category 3A New York State pesticide technician license or obtain it within one year of hire.

Applicants should be physically able to perform the tasks of the position and able to understand and carry out written or oral instructions. When required to operate motor vehicles, incumbents must possess a valid state driver's license appropriate for the type of vehicle being operated.

Should be able to stand for long periods. Should be willing to work in hot, cold and wet weather. Should be available for additional hours should it be necessary to meet the operating needs of the department for special events such as Open House, Commencement, snow removal, etc. Since the activities of other employees depend upon the performance of the employee in this position, reliable attendance is required.

Additional Information:

This is a full-time, SG09, CSEA represented position with an entry level salary of $41,399.

The shift will be Tuesday through Saturday, 7:00am-3:30pm.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Fredonia prides itself on an outstanding workforce. To continually support organizational excellence, the university conducts background screens on applicants.

An Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer, Fredonia provides for, and promotes, equal opportunity employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment, without discrimination.

Pursuant to University policy, the University is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to services, programs, and activities, without regard to an individual's race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, or domestic violence victim status. Employees, students, applicants or other members of the University community (including but not limited to vendors, visitors, and guests) may not be subjected to harassment that is prohibited by law, or treated adversely or retaliated against based upon a protected characteristic.

The University's policy is in accordance with federal and state laws and regulations prohibiting unlawful discrimination and harassment. These laws include the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as Amended by the Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972, and the New York State Human Rights Law. These laws prohibit discrimination and harassment, including sexual harassment and sexual violence.

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.

SUNY Fredonia is actively recruiting diverse faculty of all backgrounds. In efforts and our commitment to the goal of building a diverse workforce we are participating in PRODiG. PRODiG ("Promoting Recruitment, Opportunity, Diversity, Inclusion and Growth") aims to increase the representation of historically underrepresented faculty at SUNY including underrepresented minority ("URM") faculty in general and women faculty of all races in STEM fields ("WSTEM"). Click this link https://www.suny.edu/prodig/ to find out more about PRODiG.

Application Instructions:

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