"Facility Operations Assistant 1- Facilities"

Job Description

Facility Operations Assistant 1- Facilities
SUNY Brockport

Salary: $36,232.00 Annually
Location: SUNY Brockport
Job Type: Classified Facilities Full-Time
Job Number: 2500132
Division: Administration and Finance
Department: Facilities Maintenance
Opening Date: 08/04/2025
Closing: 8/19/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit:

Founded in 1835, State University of New York (SUNY) Brockport is an exceptional regional comprehensive public university that offers high-quality undergraduate and graduate degree programs in the arts, business, education, health, humanities, social sciences, and STEM. The University's curriculum is grounded in the liberal arts and sciences and emphasizes experiential learning.

Located only a few miles from Lake Ontario in a quaint "Village on the Erie Canal," SUNY Brockport is conveniently situated between the cities of Rochester and Buffalo - the fourth and second largest cities in New York State. Inspiring excellence through growth, engagement, and transformation is our mission. Join the inclusive community of dedicated faculty, staff, and students who together are Building a Better Brockport.

SUNY Brockport has a strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an affirmative action equal opportunity employer. We welcome individuality and encourage you to utilize your unique talents and bring your skills as we collaboratively strive to build meaningful lives and vibrant communities.

SUMMARY

The Facilities Operations Assistant 1 assists in a variety of routine unskilled and semiskilled manual tasks related to the maintenance of State-owned buildings and facilities.

JOB FUNCTIONS

Essential Functions

• Performs routine and unskilled work such as carrying supplies and equipment.
• Erects ladders and scaffolding, cleaning, flushing and repairing gutters and drains, removing materials from construction sites.
• Prepares surfaces and spreading paint.
• Digs ditches, loading, and unloading trucks, carrying bricks and mortar.
• Performing rough carpentry and masonry work, and cleaning the work site after repair work is completed.
• Assists skilled and semi-skilled positions by performing a variety of activities and tasks involving the use of elementary skills in one or a combination of trades.
• Uses hand tools, power tools, various shop equipment, measuring devices and motor equipment.
• Reviews Email and the work order system daily and provides appropriate feedback via work order system.
• Assists with moving and snow removal.

Operating Needs:

• Works both scheduled and unscheduled overtime as needed. Contact numbers must be available.
• Climbs, stoops, and does moderate to heavy lifting.
• Must be able to obtain Operations and Maintenance certification for asbestos removal.
• Possesses a valid New York State Driver License, Class D or above (other than a motorcycle license); this is verified through the NY State Department of Motor Vehicles. Must pass LENS Check. This enables employee to pick up and deliver tools & equipment used in normal maintenance activities.

REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Qualifications:
Labor Class: There are no education or experience qualifications for this class. Applicants must be physically able to perform the tasks of the position and be able to understand and carry out written or oral instructions. When required to operate motor vehicles, incumbents must possess a valid New York State driver's license appropriate for the type of vehicle being operated and able to pass LENS Check.

Preferred Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Work Schedule:
40 hours/week: Monday - Friday 7:00am-3:30pm.

Benefits:
This position is benefits eligible. Find out more about benefits at Careers@Brockport.

Application Instructions:
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Respond to the canvass letter (if applicable). Submit your application, cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references via our Employment Opportunities website at jobs.hr.brockport.edu by August 19, 2025.
Please note, if you have retired from a New York State Public Employee Retirement System (Teachers Retirement System or Employees Retirement System), you may be subject to an earnings limitation. Please familiarize yourself with the rules and regulations when applying for this position.

Background Investigation Statement:
All applicants are subject to a pre-employment background check.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing:
Pre-employment drug test and DOT physical may be required for positions requiring a valid Class A or B CDL driver's license with passenger endorsement.

Non-Discrimination Statement/Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer:
SUNY Brockport does not discriminate. SUNY Brockport is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. 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, domestic violence victim status, or criminal conviction. 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.

Diversity Statement:
SUNY Brockport is committed to creating and maintaining an equitable environment that welcomes, values, and supports individuals and communities who affirm human dignity. The University provides opportunities for engagement, learning, growth, and transformation to foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive institution.

Reasonable Accommodations:
SUNY Brockport provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities, veterans, or wounded warriors where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Office of Human Resources or email your request to Tamara Gouger, AVP for Human Resources and ADA Coordinator, at tgouger@brockport.edu. Determinations or requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.