Facility Operations Assistant 2 - Delmar, United States - New York State Department of Environmental Conservation

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation

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Delmar, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

The primary focus of this Facility Operations Assistant 2 position is to work as part of the Delmar maintenance crew on priority projects.

These projects aim to restore, build, and improve recreational and environmental educational opportunities at the Five Rivers Environmental Education Facility.

This includes performing a wide range of maintenance and construction tasks throughout the facility and region. Performing a variety of hands-on skilled work such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical, mowing, trail work, and compact equipment operation.

Projects include maintenance of newly constructed visitor center, mowing and grounds maintenance, new trail construction, tread and drainage improvements, retaining walls, bog bridge and trail bridge construction, risk tree removal, signage installation, maintaining access points, building and maintaining ADA infrastructure and general facilities maintenance.

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Proper use and daily maintenance of tools/gear/equipment for projects
Transporting tools, gear, equipment, and materials to & from work sites
Performing various types of work for extended periods of time
Educating the public when approached on the work being done.
Submitting timecards accurately and punctually
Driving a provided State vehicle daily and maintaining a clean work vehicle
Maintaining a clean, organized, and safe workplace
Wearing the proper PPE during work tasks
Work closely with Regional staff to execute projects

Minimum Qualifications:

Must be available for all trainings as required.
Must be able to perform physically demanding work for extended periods of time outside and lift up to 50 lbs. or more.
Must demonstrate safe workplace practices and communicate effectively to coworkers & supervisor.
Must possess a valid Driver's License

Preferred Skills/Experience:

One year of service as a Facility Operations Assistant or two years of fulltime, verifiable experience in custodial, grounds, or maintenance operation or assisting in a journeylevel trade.
Experience in supervision
Working knowledge of sustainable trail building techniques
Experience working on other physical labor jobs such as construction, landscaping, or general trades.
Experience with communication, time management and problemsolving
Experience with hand tools, power tools and basic tool maintenance
Chainsaw certification; CPR, AED and First Aid training.

Project Funding and Duration:

This Facilities Operations Assistant 2 position is a seasonal 6-month position working 40 hours/week Monday-Friday, with NYS DEC. The typical workday is 7:00am - 3:30pm, with a 30-minute lunch break. The start date of this position is May 1st and is anticipated to end October 31, 2024. Program needs and funding will determine actual termination date.

Benefits:

This position has the option to join the NYS Employee's Retirement System and the CSEA Union.

This position is eligible to receive certifications for the following, but are not limited to:

NYS DEC CPR/First Aid
NYS Game of Logging
NYS Annual Trainings

Must be able to negotiate difficult terrain, work in remote areas and in adverse weather conditions. Must be able to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds.

Job Types:
Full-time, Temporary

Pay:
$19.85 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

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