Review Vacancy
TitleFacility Operations Assistant 2
Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance
Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $42641 to $52413 Annually
Duties Description As per Civil Service Standards, the Facility Operations Assistant 2 coordinates and oversees operational functions within the Central Receiving Office, including receiving, mailroom services, and property control operations. Under the general direction of the Assistant Director of Facilities Manager or higher-level staff, the incumbent supervises and provides operational support in the daily movement, storage, and distribution of materials, equipment, mail, and campus property, ensuring efficient workflow and compliance with SUNY and State regulations.
The Facility Operations Assistant 2 provides day-to-day supervision of Facility Operations Assistants 1, student workers, and temporary staff, assigns work priorities, and monitors task completion, safety, and service quality. The position also coordinates with departments across campus to schedule deliveries, pickups, and surplus property transfers, maintaining accurate logs and records in accordance with audit and property control procedures.
Duties include but not limited to the following as below:
• Coordinate all inbound and outbound shipments, campus mail, and package deliveries.
• Transport equipment, materials, and personnel as needed in compliance with State and campus policies.
• Oversee the inspection, staging, and distribution of materials, supplies, and equipment.
• Supervise FOA1s and student staff assigned to Central Receiving, Mailroom, and Property Control.
• Maintain accurate inventory and delivery records; prepare reports on receipts, storage, and transfers.
• Coordinate surplus property tagging, storage, and disposal in accordance with SUNY PCS guidelines.
• Operate campus vehicles, forklifts, pallet jacks, and related equipment safely and efficiently.
• Maintain clean, organized, and secure dock, mailroom, and warehouse areas.
• Ensure compliance with safety and operational policies; train and monitor staff in proper procedures.
• Provide customer service to campus departments regarding deliveries, mail, and property movement.
• Perform related semiskilled maintenance or operational support duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications Non-competitive: one year of service as a Facility Operations Assistant 1 or Motor Vehicle Operator; OR, two years of full-time, verifiable experience in custodial, grounds, or maintenance operation or assisting in a journey-level trade. When required to operate a motor vehicle, applicant must possess and keep a valid New York State driver’s license appropriate for the type of vehicle to be operated. The applicant must have and keep a motor vehicle record which is free from major violations or a pattern of repeat violations.
Preferred Qualifications:
Possession and maintenance of a current appropriate valid Commercial Driver’s License issued by the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles.
Additional Comments The successful candidate must be authorized to work in United States. In addition to the annual salary, this position is eligible to receive $4,000.00 downstate location pay. Different hours may be required from time to time to meet the operating needs of the College.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address hr@oldwestbury.edu
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Notes on ApplyingIf you are interested in applying for this position, please visit the SUNY Old Westbury website at https://www.oldwestbury.edu/ and select Jobs & Careers (at the bottom of the home page). Please click Facility Operations Assistant 2 under Classified and follow the instructions. Please apply no later than February 23, 2026.