Review Vacancy

Date Posted: 10/09/25
Applications Due: 10/20/25
Vacancy ID: 199962

Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyGeneral Services, Office of

TitleFacility Operations Assistant 2 - VID 199962

Occupational CategoryNo Preference

Salary Grade09

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $42641 to $52413 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 7:30 AM

To 3:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Albany

Street Address Empire State Plaza

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12242

Job Specifics

Duties Description • Provide oral or written instructions to Facility Operations Assistant 1 (FOA) custodial crews.
• Plan and schedule staff assignments and cleaning services.
• Provide leadership of daily cleaning activities in office, hallway and bathroom areas.
• Provide directions to staff when services that vary from routine operations are requested.
• Perform nightly inspections of buildings and assigned areas for compliance with cleaning standards to insure that areas are being cleaned properly.
• Respond to tenant complaints of unsatisfactory cleaning performance and take corrective action to avoid repetition and resolve problems.
• Manage and assign staff to emergency cleaning projects.
• Answer questions and assists Supervising Janitor and Head Janitors.
• Lead small groups of FOA’s on special cleaning assignments or projects.
• Check cleaning contractor to assure building and garage areas are being cleaned on a nightly basis.
• Communicate with others for exchanging any information on cleaning assignments or duties.
• Operate cleaning equipment and oversee the operation of cleaning equipment.
• Distribute cleaning materials and equipment to teams and crews.
• Assign specific projects to subordinates for completion.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Operational Needs:
• Ability to lift a minimum of 80 lbs.
• Overtime may be required.

Minimum Qualifications 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 motor vehicles, incumbents must possess a valid New York State driver's license appropriate for the type of vehicle being operated.

Additional Comments 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.

NOTE ON TELECOMMUTING: Employees are required to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute according to the agency’s Telecommuting Program Guidelines.

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

How to Apply

Name Human Resources/PH

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.