Facilities Operations Assistant 2, SG-9

Facilities Operations Assistant 2, SG-9

Posting Number: S411P
Application Deadline: 1/25/2026
Department: S411P
FT - PT: Full Time
Part-time %:
Minimum Salary: $42641 + $4000
Maximum Salary: $42641 + $4000

Description:
Performs the duties of Facility Operations Assistants 1.

Supervises Facility Operations Assistants 1, or other grounds, custodial, or
maintenance crew

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

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

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

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, etc.

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

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

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

Qualifications:
One (1) year as a Facility Operations Assistant 1 or Motor Vehicle Operator; OR, two (2) years of full-time, verifiable experience in custodial, grounds, or maintenance operation or assisting in a journey-level trade. Experience in general auto mechanic work HIGHLY PREFERRED.

Position will be assigned to work as a floater within various Facilities departments (Grounds, Auto Shop, and Trades).

Valid/Unrestricted driver's license required.

Candidates may be required to work overtime.

Position works a 5 day work schedule (may include working Saturday and Sunday) with 2 pass days. Work schedule to be determined by management.

Position is non-competitive.

Note that all classified employees assigned to Grounds, Custodial, Heating/Plumbing, Electrical, Automotive, Residential Facilities and Maintenance Trades Departments are deemed to be essential employees. In the event of an emergency, essential employees are required to report to work as scheduled and remain at work, if needed, based upon the operational needs of Purchase College.



Special Note:
About Purchase College, SUNY

A top 10 public school, according to U.S. News & World Report, Purchase College, part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system, was founded in 1967 by Governor Nelson Rockefeller. His aspiration for Purchase was to create a dynamic campus that combined conservatory training in the visual and performing arts with programs in the liberal arts and sciences, in order to inspire an appreciation for both intellectual and artistic talents in all students. Today, Purchase College, SUNY is a community of students, faculty, and friends where open-minded engagement with the creative process leads to a lifetime of intellectual growth and professional opportunity. For more information about the college, visit Purchase College.

Benefits -

• Health, dental, and vision benefits are available to eligible employees after a 28-day waiting period. More information regarding other benefits such as generous paid time off, tuition assistance, and retirement systems can be found on SUNY's Benefit Summaries website.

• Purchase College is a qualifying government employer allowing eligible employees to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

• Access to the NAEYC-accredited, on-campus child care at The Children's Center.

• Discounted access to the world-class Performing Arts Center, free admission to the Neuberger Museum of Art, and free access to the athletic facilities.

• Other benefits include business-casual dress and an opportunity to telecommute (dependent on job function and operational need). For detailed information on some of the College's employee benefits, visit the College's Human Resources/Benefits website.

Nondiscrimination Policy - Purchase College is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal educational opportunity, employment, and access to service, 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, domestic violence victim status, or criminal conviction. Employees, students, applicants, or other members of the Purchase community (including 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. To view the entire policy, please visit the following website: Purchase College Human Resources Policies and Procedures website.

Women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Purchase College is an AA/EEO employer. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, without exception, prepare, publish, and distribute an Annual Security Report. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the University's crime statistics for the past three years; and the availability regarding the University's current campus security policies. Purchase College's Annual Security Report is available at Purchase College NYS University Police Website.



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