Facility Operations Assistant 1, FT, Contingent Perm
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Empire State University is hiring a Facility Operations Assistant 1, FT, Contingent Perm. Empire State University seeks a full-time Facility Operations Assistant 1 in Saratoga Springs, NY to perform routine custodial, groundskeeping, and light maintenance tasks supporting building operations and vehicle upkeep.
Key focus areas include Perform routine custodial cleaning of offices, classrooms, restrooms, hallways and common areas, Sweep, mop, vacuum and wash floors and carpets, and Clean and disinfect restrooms and other high-touch surfaces.
Successful candidates bring Physically Able To Perform Tasks and Valid NYS Driver's License. Important skills include Understand And Carry Out Written Or Oral Instructions.
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Location: Saratoga Springs, NY Category: Classified Job Type: Full-time Posted On: Mon Aug 3 2026 Job Description:
Empire State University is seeking a candidate for a full-time Facility Operations Assistant 1 to work in our Saratoga Springs location.
The Facility Operations Assistant 1 will perform a variety of routine unskilled and semiskilled manual tasks related to the operation and maintenance of buildings and facilities, surrounding grounds and vehicles and equipment used in maintaining these sites.
Duties of this position will include the following:
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Perform routine custodial cleaning of offices, classrooms, restrooms, hallways and common areas
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Sweep, mop, vacuum and wash floors and carpets
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Clean and disinfect restrooms and other high-touch surfaces
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Collect and dispose of trash and recyclables
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Set up, move and rearrange furniture, equipment and materials as needed
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Lock and unlock buildings as directed
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Operate cleaning and maintenance equipment
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Perform seasonal snow removal
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Assistant with general exterior and groundskeeping tasks
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Conduct light maintenance tasks
Job Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications:
Applicants must be physically able to perform the tasks of the position and be able to understand and carry out written or oral instructions.
Work Hours:
Monday - Friday 11:00am - 7:00pm
Special Information: Must possess a valid NYS driver's license
Additional Information:
Salary: $36,232
Empire State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
IF YOU NEED A DISABILITY-RELATED ACCOMMODATION, PLEASE CALL THE AFFIRMATIVE ACTION OFFICER AT (518) 587-2100. IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TITLE II CRIME AWARENESS AND SECURITY ACT, A COPY OF OUR CRIME STATISTICS IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST BY CALLING (518) 587-2100, ext. 2800. IT CAN ALSO BE VIEWED ON-LINE AT THE SAFETY AND SECURITY WEBSITE AT http://www.sunyempire.edu/safety-security (http://www.esc.edu/safety-security)
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