<p>Please note: State agencies that contact job applicants do not usually request personal or financial information via text message or over the phone in connection with your response to a job posting. If you are contacted for such information by these methods, or any other method, please verify the identity of the individual before transmitting such information to that person.</p> <p>Note: For questions about the job posting, please contact the agency that posted this position by using the contact information provided on the "Contact" tab for the position.</p> <p>Review Vacancy</p> <p>Date Posted 07/10/25</p> <p>Applications Due07/24/25</p> <p>Vacancy ID192114</p> <ul> <li>Basics </li><li>Schedule </li><li>Location </li><li>Job Specifics </li><li>How to Apply </li></ul> <p>NY HELPNo</p> <p>AgencyEducation Department, State</p> <p>TitleFacility Operations Assistant 1, Box PIMS-956/01371</p> <p>Occupational CategoryNo Preference</p> <p>Salary Grade06</p> <p>Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)</p> <p>Salary RangeFrom $36232 to $44828 Annually</p> <p>Employment Type Full-Time</p> <p>Appointment Type Contingent Permanent</p> <p>Jurisdictional Class Labor Class</p> <p>Travel Percentage 0%</p> <p>Workweek Mon-Fri</p> <p>Hours Per Week 37.5</p> <p>Workday</p> <p>From 7 AM</p> <p>To 3 PM</p> <p>Flextime allowed? No</p> <p>Mandatory overtime? No</p> <p>Compressed workweek allowed? No</p> <p>Telecommuting allowed? No</p> <p>County Albany</p> <p>Street Address Office of Performance Improvement and Management Services</p> <p>Office of Facilities and Business Services</p> <p>City Albany</p> <p>StateNY</p> <p>Zip Code12234</p> <p>Duties Description The New York State Education Department is seeking candidates for a Facility Operations Assistant 1 position in the Office of Facilities and Business Services. Duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:</p> <ul> <li>Empty recyclables and garbage; </li><li>Set up conference rooms; </li><li>Change lightbulbs; </li><li>Remove boxes from the stacks and bring boxes into the stacks; </li><li>Deliver and pickup recycle bins throughout the building and various office; </li><li>Pickup and deliver skids and boxes; </li><li>Deliver copy paper to various offices and locations; </li><li>Pickup and deliver surplus materials; </li><li>Bring scrap metal to the scrap yard; </li><li>Clean up and maintain the grounds, including salting, shoveling snow, plowing snow, mowing lawns, and pulling weeds; </li><li>Move furniture boxes and other heavy equipment and material; </li><li>Prepare cars for staff and drive staff as needed; </li><li>Work with all trades as directed; and </li><li>Perform routine maintenance and cleaning duties as needed. </li></ul> <p>Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must be physically able to perform the duties assigned, including the ability to perform activities requiring medium to heavy lifting. Candidates must also possess a valid New York State driver's license. Incumbents of this position are considered essential personnel.</p> <p>It is essential that candidates clearly and concisely indicate exactly how they meet the above minimum qualifications in their resume. Failure to show how you meet the minimum qualifications above may result in disqualification and removal from consideration.</p> <p>Additional Comments CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This will be a contingent permanent appointment. Promotions and transfers may change appointees' negotiating unit. Candidates should be aware that changes in negotiating units may affect their salary, insurance, and other benefits. Verification of a valid New York State driver's license will be required at the time of interview for all candidates. Candidates are required to possess a valid New York State driver's license at the time of hire. Continued employment as a Facility Operations Assistant 1 is dependent upon maintaining a valid New York State driver's license. Failure to maintain a valid New York State driver's license will result in removal from employment. The work schedule for this position includes hours of Monday through Friday 7:00am-3:00pm.</p> <p>This position leads to a maximum salary of $44,828 based on annual performance advances. For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts</p> <p>APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by July 24, 2025 to omsjobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). Your resume must clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. You must include the Box number (PIMS-956/01371) of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. Links to application materials will not be accepted (i.e., Google Docs). Your social security number may be required to confirm your eligibility.</p> <p>New York State Education Department (NYSED) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS Human Rights Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic violence victim status, gender identity, prior conviction records, prior arrests, youthful offender adjudications, or sealed records.</p> <p>Interested in a job with New York State, but don't know where to start?</p> <p>Visit these links for information on working for New York State:</p> <ul> <li>https://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/ </li><li>https://www.cs.ny.gov/pio/publications/gettingajob.pdf </li></ul> <p>Generous benefits of working for New York State, including, but not limited to, the following:</p> <p>Holiday & Paid Time Off</p> <ul> <li>Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually. </li><li>Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave in year one, increasing to 20+ days with additional years of service. </li><li>Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually. </li><li>Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF/CSEA and eight (8) days paid sick leave annually for M/C. </li><li>Annual professional leave and educational leave opportunities for eligible staff. </li></ul> <p>Health Care Benefits</p> <ul> <li>Eligible employees and dependents can choose from a variety of affordable and generous health insurance programs. </li><li>Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost. </li></ul> <p>Additional Benefits</p> <ul> <li>Enrollment in the New York State pension system which has earned the distinction of being one of the best-managed and best-funded plans in the nation OR Optional Retirement Defined Contribution Plan with 8% salary match (eligibility requirements apply). </li><li>NYS Deferred Compensation and an exclusive 403(b) Optional Retirement Savings Plan. </li><li>Paid Parental Leave for all employees and Paid Family Leave (M/C Only). </li><li>Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). </li><li>Eligibility for various life insurance options. </li></ul> <p>Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.</p> <p>Name Office of Human Resources Management</p> <p>Telephone (518) 474-5215</p> <p>Fax (518) 486-5631</p> <p>Email Address omsjobs@nysed.gov</p> <p>Address</p> <p>Street NYS Education Department</p> <p>89 Washington Avenue, OHRM, Room 528 EB</p> <p>City Albany</p> <p>State NY</p> <p>Zip Code 12234</p> <p>Notes on ApplyingAPPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by July 24, 2025 to omsjobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). Your resume must clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. You must include the Box number (PIMS-956/01371) of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. Links to application materials will not be accepted (i.e., Google Docs). Your social security number may be required to confirm your eligibility.</p>