Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyVeterans' Services, Department of

TitleFacility Operations Assistant 2 - VID 208008

Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

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 30%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Seneca

Street Address 6632 State Route 96A

City Romulus

StateNY

Zip Code14541

Job Specifics

Duties Description Duties include, but are not limited to:
Grounds and Landscaping:
• Maintain lawns, trees, and shrubs through regular mowing, trimming, and weeding.
• Ensure cemetery grounds are visually appealing and well-kept.
• Conduct seasonal plantings and care for floral arrangements.
• Perform irrigation and fertilization to promote healthy landscapes.
• Supervise seasonal employees working on grounds maintenance.
• Snow removal.

General Maintenance:
• Maintain cemetery infrastructure, including walkways, roads, and fencing.
• Assist with cleaning and upkeep of memorials, headstones, and signage.
• Remove debris, fallen branches, and other obstructions from cemetery grounds.
• Perform winter maintenance, including snow and ice removal.

Interment Assistance:
• Serve as a backup for burial operations as needed.
• Assist in the preparation and closing of burial sites.
• Operate cemetery equipment to support interment services.

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.

Note:
When required to operate a motor vehicle, applicants must possess a valid New York State driver’s license appropriate for the type of vehicle to be operated.

Candidates MUST provide a copy of their valid NYS driver’s license with their resume when applying to this vacancy.

Application Process - Candidates are required to provide specific, verifiable information about their qualifying experience and/or coursework with their resume.?

Acceptable proof:
Experience: A letter on letterhead from your employer that includes the names and titles of supervisors, the duties performed during the training period and specific dates of employment.?
OR
Appropriate course work: A copy of their transcript or listing of course work completed.?
OR
A copy of a trade’s union card.

Per Agreement between the Civil Service Employees Association, Inc. and the State of New York, Article 45 (d) the requirement to prove qualification shall rest with the employee. Candidates who do not submit appropriate documentary proof that they meet the minimum qualifications will not be considered for appointment.??

Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience in groundskeeping landscaping, or a related field.
• Ability to operate lawn care and landscaping/burial equipment.
• Willingness to assist with interment duties when required.
• May be exposed to all types of weather conditions for long periods of time including extreme heat and cold, wind, rain, snow, ice, etc., when performing duties.
• Commitment to maintaining a respectful and dignified environment for veterans and their families.
• Possess or willing to obtain and possess the appropriate license, or certification to apply pesticides, herbicides and other treatments.

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 Operational Needs:
• Selected candidate must be willing to attend National Cemetery Administration training for cemetery staff.
• Travel is required (approximately 30%), including evening and weekends, depending on mission and assignment.
• Possession and maintenance of a valid, unrestricted New York State motor vehicle operator’s license.

The NYS Department of Veterans Services is an equal opportunity employer, and we recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We encourage applicants for all communities to apply.

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

How to Apply

Name Human Resources/AS

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.