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AgencyUniversity at Albany

TitleFacility Operations Assistant 2 Grounds

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 Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 7 AM

To 3:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Albany

Street Address University at Albany (Grounds Department)

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12222

Duties Description Facility Operations Assistant 2 is a working supervisor within the Grounds Department and is responsible for maintaining the appearance and condition of turf, landscaped areas, athletics fields, walkways, and roads.

Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:

One year of service as a Facility Operations Assistant 1 (Grounds)*; OR, two years of experience and/or training in grounds maintenance work*.

*In addition, as determined by the State agency or campus, some positions may be required to obtain appropriate license or certification to apply pesticides, herbicides, and other treatments, within six months of appointment.

This position may be filled from a mandatory reemployment list if one is in effect at the time of appointment.

Operating Needs:

A working knowledge of proper methods of planting and maintaining turf, trees, shrubs, perennials, and annuals. Ability to repair and maintain hardscape areas including roadways, parking lots, and walkways. Ability to train and supervise staff in the safe and correct operation of equipment and work with and supervise a crew on assigned projects. Demonstrate ability to operate CDL rated trucks and grounds tools and equipment. A working knowledge of Computer Management Maintenance Systems (CMMS). Must be physically able to perform the tasks of the position and be able to understand and carry out written or oral instructions. Ability to work scheduled and unscheduled overtime and be subject to shift changes to accommodate snow removal needs.

Must possess a CDL Class B at time of job offer and maintain as a condition of continued employment.

Must obtain Class 3A Pesticide Applicator Certification (Ornamental and Turf) within 6 months of appointment and maintain as a condition of continued employment.

Appointment will be contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment testing for controlled substance use as mandated by the Federal Highway Administration Omnibus Transportation Act of 1991 (OTETA). Employment cannot commence until notification for successful completion of this pre-employment testing is received. Please note that in addition to the initial testing required by OTETA, the Act further requires that the University conduct pre-assignment (promotion), reasonable suspicion, post-accident, random, follow-up and return to duty drug and alcohol testing throughout the period of employment.

Additional Comments YOU MUST APPLY ONLINE using this link: https://albany.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=201316

Federal law and regulations require notice to all prospective employees regarding crimes that have occurred on campus in the current three year period. Please refer to the following website for the complete Annual Security Report (“Clery Report”): http://police.albany.edu/ASR.shtml

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

Name Office of Human Resources

Telephone 518-437-4700

Fax 518-437-4731

Email Address ClassifiedJobs@albany.edu(you must apply with link below)

Address

Street 1400 Washington Avenue

UAB 300

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12222

Notes on ApplyingYOU MUST APPLY ONLINE using this link: https://albany.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=201316