Position Information

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AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for

TitleFacility Operations Assistant 1

Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary Grade06

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $40232 to $48828 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Labor Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Bronx

Street Address 2500 Waterbury Ave

Maintenance Dept.

City Bronx

StateNY

Zip Code10462

Job Specifics

Duties Description POSITION DESCRIPTION:

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.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs routine and unskilled work such as carrying supplies
and equipment, erecting ladders and scaffolding, cleaning,
flushing and repairing gutters and drains, removing materials
from construction sites, preparing surfaces and spreading paint,
digging 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. Performs
minor electrical duties including but not limited to replacing
receptacles, light fixtures, and circuit breakers.

• Operates self-propelled and motorized equipment, such as
lawn mowers, pumps, compressors, vehicles, small trucks, light
construction equipment, electric pallet jacks, forklifts, and snow
removal equipment. Preforms a variety of painting related duties
including but not limited to preparing surfaces, priming, and
painting.

• Performs general grounds maintenance tasks such as clearing
sites, raking or tilling soil, mowing lawns, applying fertilizers and
pesticides, cutting brush and wood, trimming and removing
trees and shrubs, maintaining roads and sidewalks, and
removing snow, trash and other obstructions from the building
and surrounding areas. Loads trucks with debris, dirt and other
materials.

• May perform office-related activities such as filing,
alphabetizing, photocopying, sorting and delivering mail,
inventorying and storing records or supplies on shelves, bins
and/or on the floor; documents work performed, and labor and
materials used.

• Requires daily travel within the district.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

• Able to work independently or as part of a work team.

• Able to operate a variety of hand and power equipment in a
safe manner.

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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.

Additional Comments • Please note posted Hiring Salary includes the sum of the statutory hiring rate for CSEA Grade 6 ($36,232) and Downstate Adjustment ($4,000). Downstate Adjustment is added to the job rate ($44,828).

• For CSEA positions: Local Bidding Agreements will be honored.

• Preference will be given to OPWDD employees impacted by closures. If you are being impacted by closure, please indicate this on your resume.

• All OPWDD employees must be eligible and maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Continued employment will depend on maintaining eligibility.

• If you are employed by state government you may be able to receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments have been made under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time for a qualifying employer. For more information on PSLF, please visit www.studentAid.gov/publicservice

• Employees on long term leave can bid on positions but must be able to report to work within fourteen (14) days and be able to perform the essential functions of their positions with or without reasonable accommodation (RA).

• If an employee or job applicant believes that they need a reasonable accommodation, they should contact the Reasonable Accommodation Unit at (518) 486-7222 or email accommodationrequests@opwdd.ny.gov to obtain information and RA forms.

• Savings programs such as the U.S. Savings Bond and the College Savings Plan.

• Voluntary pre-tax savings programs such as Health Care Spending Account and the Dependent Care Advantage Account offer employees options to pay for uncovered health care expenses or dependent care expenses.

• Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) an assessment and referral service that connects employees with local service providers and support services to address their personal needs.

• Life insurance and Disability insurance.

• The New York State Deferred Compensation Plan is a voluntary retirement plan that offers employees the option to invest a part of their salaries for retirement on a tax-deferred basis.

Paid Holidays and Leave
• Thirteen (13) paid holidays each year.
• Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave initially.
• Five (5) days paid personal leave each year.
• Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave each year (PEF/CSEA), which may carry over from year to year.
• Up to three (3) days professional leave each year to participate in professional development events.

Health Care Coverage:
Employees and their eligible dependents can choose from a variety of affordable health insurance programs. Employees are provided family dental and vision plans at no extra cost.

Paid Parental Leave:
Paid Parental Leave allows eligible employees to take up to 12 weeks of paid leave at full pay for each qualifying event. A qualifying event is defined as the birth of a child or placement of a child for adoption or foster care.

Retirement Program:
Participate in The NYS Employees’ Retirement System (ERS), which is recognized as one of the best-managed and best-funded public retirement systems in the nation.

Professional Development and Education and Training:
NYS offers training programs and tuition assistance to eligible employees to maintain and increase their professional skills and prepare them for promotional opportunities. For more information, please visit https://oer.ny.gov/training-and-professional-development.

Additionally, the Public Service Workshops Program (PSWP) offers certain professional training opportunities for PEF represented and M/C designated employees that may grant continuing education credits towards maintaining professional licensure. For more information, please visit https://oer.ny.gov/public-service-workshops-program-pswp.

• OPWDD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer dedicated to creating and sustaining a culture of inclusion. We believe that we are most effective in managing and improving our service system with a diverse team of employees. With such a large workforce, we rely on the collective individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, self-expression, ideas and talent that our employees bring to their work. This speaks to our culture and is a key part of our successes. As we continuously recruit people for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that applicants bring in terms of their education, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.

***All people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.***

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

How to Apply

Name Metro New York DDSO

Telephone 718-430-0710

Fax 646-766-3491

Email Address Metro.Careers@opwdd.ny.gov

Address

Street 2400 Halsey Street

Human Resources

City Bronx

State NY

Zip Code 10461

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease email your resume to Metro.Careers@opwdd.ny.gov and reference vacancy ID and EOA #2025-319 in your email.