Facility Operations Assistant 1 (Grade 6) - Heating Plant

Location: Farmingdale, NY Category: Physical Plant/Facilities (including custodial) Job Type: Full-time Posted On: Thu Sep 24 2026 Job Description:

Facilities at Farmingdale State College seeks to fill a Facility Operations Assistant 1 vacancy in the Heating Plant. Facility Operations Assistant 1's may perform any or all of the following duties, plus additional duties not listed here, as assigned by their supervisor:

• Perform a variety of routine manual tasks requiring medium to heavy physical effort.

• Assist in maintaining, constructing, and repairing buildings, roads, other structures and grounds.

• Will be required to work outdoors in inclement weather.

• May use hand tools or operate motor driven equipment.

• Loads and unloads heavy equipment, supplies, and furniture from trucks by physically lifting items or operating a hand truck or forklift.

• Moves heavy supplies, furniture, and equipment.

• Generally performs work duties as part of a work crew.

The college particularly welcomes candidates with knowledge, skills and abilities that include:

• Commitment to diversity and university initiatives supportive of diversity and inclusion.

• Interest in participating in student-centered service activities.

• Desire to apply expertise in promoting civic engagement with the College's many community partners.

Job Requirements:

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

There are no education or experience qualifications for this position. Facility Operations Assistant 1's must be physically able to perform the duties assigned. Possession of a clear and valid NYS drivers license is required.

Additional Information:

• Hiring procedures in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law.

• Grade 6 Salary: $37,862 + $4,150 location pay = $42,012 Total Annual Compensation

The State University of New York offers excellent fringe benefits including health insurance options and retirement plans.

Click here for New York State CSEA Benefits Summary (https://www.suny.edu/media/suny/content-assets/documents/benefits/benefit-summaries/CSEA-Benefits-at-a-Glance.pdf)

Visit our Why Work at FSC (https://www.farmingdale.edu/human-resources/why-work-at-farmingdale.shtml) page to learn more about FSC and the total rewards we offer.

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http://www.farmingdale.edu/consumer-information

This page describes various services, information and statistics on many different aspects of the College's operations.

Farmingdale State College's commitment to inclusive excellence is an important part of our mission of public education and our culture. At Farmingdale State College, we continue to work on building a community that supports freedom, mutual respect, and civility. We seek others who support these values of diversity and inclusiveness and candidates of all diverse backgrounds who wish to participate in our cultural aspirations are welcome and encouraged to apply.

The College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status or any other legally protected status.