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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 10/24/25

Applications Due11/03/25

Vacancy ID201208

NY HELPNo

AgencyGeneral Services, Office of

TitleExecutive Facilities Assistant (Cook) - VID 201208

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $27.07 to $27.07 Hourly

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Variable

"Other" Explanation 7am - 3pm, Monday-Friday with overtime as needed.

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 12 PM

To 12 AM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Albany

Street Address Executive, Empire State Plaza

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12242

Duties Description The incumbent will be responsible for a variety of duties involved in food preparation, event meal planning, and/or the maintenance of an assigned facility. The desired candidate must be comfortable with high level interactions and have an ability to work a variable schedule with on-call capacity to cover special events. Duties include but are not limited to:
• Prepare and set up for meals, functions, banquets, receptions, and other events.
• Assist with the preparation and serving of meals and refreshments.
• Assist with maintaining the orderly storage, care, and inventory of various facility materials.
• Assist in the maintenance and cleanliness of the facility’s interior as well as the exterior grounds and property.
• Interact with colleagues, customers, and other individuals in a courteous, positive, and professional manner.
• Maintain a professional work demeanor under demanding conditions and changing deadlines.
• Perform tasks in an efficient, timely, and safe manner.
• Perform other support of operations duties as assigned.

Operational Needs:
• Ability to bend, lift, climb, stand, and walk for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Ability to work a variable schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays with on-call capacity to cover special events.

Minimum Qualifications Four years of specialized experience* in grounds, maintenance, food service, hospitality, or a related field.

*Substitutions:
An associate degree my substitute for two years of specialized experience.
A bachelor’s degree may substitute for four years of specialized experience.

NOTE: IN ORDER TO AWARD THE PROPER CREDIT FOR WORK EXPERIENCE, RESUMES MUST INCLUDE MONTH AND YEAR FOR START AND END DATES. IF ANY OF THIS EXPERIENCE IS LESS THAN FULL TIME YOU MUST INDICATE THE AVERAGE NUMBER OF HOURS WORKED PER WEEK.

Additional Comments Shift: Must have day, night, and weekend availability. Schedule will be discussed during interview.

The Office of General Services (OGS) is an equal opportunity employer, and we recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We encourage applicants from all communities to apply.

For a full version of OGS’s EEO/AA statement and benefits joining Team #OneOGS, please visit http://www.ogs.ny.gov/employment.

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

Name Human Resources/ALG

Telephone 518-473-5282

Fax 518-486-1631

Email Address HRresumes@ogs.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Office of General Services, HRM

31st Floor Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12242

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease submit a resume and cover letter to HRresumes@ogs.ny.gov detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications along with the month/year and, if less than full time, the average hours worked per week for each position listed. Indicate the Position Title & Vacancy ID number of each position you are applying to.

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