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TEMPORARY SEASONAL (Winter) - Facilities Operations Assistant 1 - Queensbury FMS - Anticipated duration of employment thru - April 21, 2027

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Queensbury, NYSeasonal / Temporary / Per Diem$17.35/hrSeen 5 days agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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Compensation
$17.35/hr
Location
Queensbury, NY
Schedule
Seasonal / Temporary / Per Diem
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Secret clearanceNew York Driver's License

Job overview

The Facilities Operations Assistant 1 performs custodial, grounds, and facilities maintenance work under supervision at Queensbury FMS. Duties include seasonal grounds care, snow and ice removal, cleaning, painting, furniture moving, and maintaining automotive equipment and machinery. The role is temporary and seasonal, scheduled for 40 hours per week, and may involve overtime, travel to other facilities, and physically demanding work.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Grounds MaintenanceFacilities MaintenanceCustodial WorkEquipment MaintenanceComputer Record KeepingPhysical LaborWorking at HeightsLifting Heavy ObjectsWorking in Confined SpacesOperating Tools and MachineryEnglish Reading and Writing

Qualifications

New York Driver's LicenseMust Be 18+Favorable Background InvestigationAppropriate Security Clearance

Full job description

NY HELPS No

55-b/c Eligible No

Agency Military and Naval Affairs, Division of

Title TEMPORARY SEASONAL (Winter) - Facilities Operations Assistant 1 - Queensbury FMS - Anticipated duration of employment thru - April 21, 2027

Occupational Category Skilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary Grade Hourly

Bargaining Unit DMNA - Division of Military and Naval Affairs (CSEA)

Salary Range From $17.35 to $17.35 Hourly

Employment Type Per Diem

Appointment Type Temporary

Internship No

Jurisdictional Class Unclassified Service

Travel Percentage 5%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 7 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Washington

Street Address Queensbury FMS

65 Stone Quarry Rd

City Queensbury

State NY

Zip Code 12804

Duties Description Under the supervision of a higher-level maintenance/custodial position or the Superintendent/Manager, Maintenance Helpers perform various custodial and facilities maintenance responsibilities. They often are assigned to tasks and/or provide assistance with activities typical of a variety of trade specialties such as in the areas of carpentry, mechanical, electrical, motor equipment or painting. Such tasks involve the use of the tools and equipment of a trade under very specific instructions. On occasion, incumbents may operate motor vehicles and power-driven equipment. The work may require light, medium and heavy physical effort in cleaning and caring for a building(s) and adjacent grounds area. The position may report to state and/or federal supervisory personnel. Incumbents of this position are considered essential personnel. The position performs responsibilities in accordance with DMNA and labor agreement policies and procedures, and where applicable, requirements and standards of the National Guard Bureau (NGB) – current and as amended. The position may report to state and/or federal supervisory personnel. Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:• Perform general grounds maintenance tasks such as clearing sites, mowing lawns, cutting brush and wood, trimming and removing trees and shrubs, maintaining roads and sidewalks, snow and ice removal, collection/pick-up of trash and other obstructions from the building and surrounding areas.• Perform general facilities maintenance such as cleaning common areas, offices and restrooms, painting and moving furniture.• Maintains automotive equipment and other machinery. • Will perform various maintenance duties to ensure the overall facility operations are maintained to meet health and safety standards.• When applicable, the individual will assist with maintenance requirements for the Nonmilitary Use Program.• Will have limited utilization of computers for basic record keeping such as timesheets, work orders, calendaring, data entry, etc.• Periodic overtime may be required • Periodic travel may be required to other facilities; to attend training; or other requirements related to duties as needed. • Other job duties as assigned.• Incumbents of this position are considered essential personnel.

Minimum Qualifications Applicants must be physically able to perform moderate to heavy physical labor.Work experience in maintenance, grounds work, construction, or other labor intensive work environment is preferred.Experience working independently with minimal supervision as well as preferred experience working with a crew on maintenance or construction type projects.ANDMust possess a valid driver's license to operate a motor vehicle in the State of New York.May be required to acquire and maintain a military driver’s license to operate military vehicles and equipment in accordance with NGB standards to include medical evaluation requirements – current and as amended.Must be at least 18 years of age.Must be able to read and write in English.Ability to work comfortably at heights such as climbing ladders, working on scaffolds, platforms and lifts.Ability to push, pull, lift and carry heavy objects and equipment (50+ lbs.).Ability to work in confined spaces in accordance with requirements.Ability to work outside in various temperatures and inclement weather for extended periods of time.Must be able to operate and maintain tools, machinery and equipment required for craft to which assigned.In accordance with NGB standards, will be required to obtain and maintain a favorable background investigation, and have an appropriate clearance to allow access to computer networks and restricted areas to determine suitability, loyalty, and trustworthiness. Minimally a National Agency Check with Inquiry (NACI) will be completed - dependent on current regulation, a SECRET clearance may be required.At all times, the employee MUST maintain minimum standards in accordance with current statutes, agency requirements and directives. Failure to do so will subject the individual to disciplinary action and/or termination.NOTE: Position standards illustrate the nature, extent and scope of duties and responsibilities of the position described. Standards cannot and do not include all of the work that might be appropriately performed by the incumbent. The minimum qualifications above are those which were required for appointment at the time the Position Standards were written. Please contact State Human Resources Management for any further information regarding the position requirements.

Additional Comments This position is not in the Classified Service of New York State, but is covered under New York State Military Law. If selected, current Civil Service employees will lose their seniority within the Classified Service, thereby exempting them from applying for promotional exams within Civil Service.$17.35/hr. (40 hrs./week)

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Name State Human Resources

Telephone 518-786-4830

Fax 518-786-6085

Email Address [email protected]

Address

Street New York State Division of Military and Naval Affairs - State Human Resources Management

330 Old Niskayuna Road

City Latham

State NY

Zip Code 12110

Notes on Applying To be considered for an interview, please submit your cover letter and resume to one of the following:BY E-MAIL (PREFERRED METHOD):Send to: [email protected] line to say: Job Title and LocationBY MAIL:New York State Division of Military and Naval AffairsState Human Resources Management330 Old Niskayuna RoadLatham, New York 12110-3514Attn: ClassificationsBY FAX:(518) 786-6085Fax Cover sheet to say: Job Title and LocationIn your submission, please be sure to indicate which position and location you are applying to.Ensure to CLEARLY note how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position.Be sure to include any specific licenses and/or certification in a skilled trade.Vagueness and omissions will not be resolved in your favor.ALL DOCUMENTS MUST BE RECEIVED IN STATE HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT (MNHS) BY APRIL 21, 2027.For questions, please reach out to State Human Resources at (518) 786-4830.ALL CURRENT DMNA STATE EMPLOYEES WHO MEET THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY. INTERVIEWEES WILL BE EVALUATED BASED ON THEIR QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, ABILITY TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE DIVISION AND ABILITY TO PERFORM THE DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION.ALL CANDIDATES WHO MEET THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR INTERVIEW TO EVALUATE THEIR QUALIFICATIONS, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE IN RELATION TO THE DUTIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION.New York State Division of Military and Naval Affairs (DMNA) is an equal opportunity 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.If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application process due to a disability or medical condition, you may request it by contacting the personnel team at [email protected]. They will work with you and the agency’s Designee for Reasonable Accommodation (DRA) to assist you.

How this job compares

Set against the 1,220 open Facilities Maintenance jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 3, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$17.35/hr
  • New York median$22–25/hr48 hourly ranges
  • US median$24–30/hr472 hourly ranges

This rate, $17.35/hr, is 28% below the New York median midpoint ($24/hr) — in the lowest quarter of Facilities Maintenance hourly ranges in New York.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 105 open Facilities Maintenance jobs in New York and 1,220 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in New York
Experience
Facilities Maintenance postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 2 to 5 years (781 postings).
Education
28 of the 1,220 open Facilities Maintenance jobs (2%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 3, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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