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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 07/15/25

Applications Due07/25/25

Vacancy ID192378

NY HELPNo

AgencyGeneral Services, Office of

TitleExecutive Facilities Assistant - VID 192378

Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $56506 to $68630 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Other (see below)

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

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 7 AM

To 3 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Albany

Street Address Empire State Plaza

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12242

Duties Description The incumbent will perform a variety of moderately complex duties involved in the operation and maintenance of a site-specific facility.

Duties include but are not limited to:
• Complete all routine to urgent phases of grounds maintenance and the operation of grounds equipment as assigned by Head Grounds Supervisor.
• Perform 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.
• Load trucks with debris, dirt, and other materials.
• Inspect, check, and patrol areas to detect deterioration, vandalism, or non-adherence to safety procedures. Report defects, possible hazards, or potentially dangerous conditions on the grounds.
• Assist in the maintenance, cleanliness, and order of the assigned facility and property.
• Operate self-propelled and motorized equipment such as lawn mowers, snowblowers, pumps, compressors, vehicles, small trucks, and light construction equipment.
• Assist in the preparation and serving of small, medium, or large-scale executive level functions, banquets, and receptions.
• Maintain a professional work demeanor under demanding conditions and changing deadlines.
• Interact with colleagues, customers, and other individuals in a courteous, positive, and professional manner.
• Perform tasks in an efficient, timely, and safe manner.
• Perform other support of operations duties as assigned.

Operational Needs:
• Work shift may be adjusted based on operational need including holiday, evening and weekend overtime with limited or short notice.
• Ability to bend, lift, climb, stand, and walk for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Possession and maintenance of a valid Driver’s License issued by the NYS Department of Motor Vehicle is required, or otherwise demonstrate the capacity to meet the transportation needs of the job.

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

Substitutions: An associate degree and two years of specialized experience OR 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.

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

Name Human Resources/AG

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 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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