Facility Operations Assistant 1 – VID 187314 Position Available In Albany, New York

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Program. NY HELP No The agency in which the vacancy exists. Agency General Services, Office of The job title for the vacancy. Title Facility Operations Assistant 1 – VID 187314 The job title for the vacancy. Occupational Category Other Professional Careers The salary grade for this vacancy. Salaries are determined by salary grade and bargaining unit. Salary Grade NS The collective bargaining unit to which this vacancy is assigned. Bargaining Unit OSU – Operational Services Unit (CSEA) The minimum and maximum of the salary range for this vacancy. Salary Range From $16.85 to $16.85 Hourly Indicates whether this job is full-time or part-time. If the job is part-time, an estimated percentage will be provided. Employment Type Full-Time This indicates the type of job, typically permanent, temporary, or provisional. ‘Provisional’ means that the appointment will be temporary until the incumbent takes and passes an appropriate civil service examination. Appointment Type Temporary Jurisdictional class is the indicator for how this job can be filled. The classified service is governed by the Civil Service Commission, and consists of competitive, non-competitive, exempt, and labor classes. ‘Competitive class’ indicates that the applicant must take and pass an appropriate civil service examination. ‘Non-competitive class’ indicates that the applicant’s qualifications will be evaluated without a civil service examination. ‘Exempt class’ indicates that the applicant will be evaluated by methods other than competitive or non-competitive, and that incumbents will not be granted tenure. ‘Labor class’ requires that applicants possess skills or other physical characteristics that cannot effectively be evaluated by other means. The unclassified service is legislatively defined, and includes such positions as elected officials, department and agency heads, and all academic personnel in public schools, colleges, and universities. Jurisdictional Class Labor Class Estimates the percentage of time incumbents of this vacancy will be required to travel. Travel Percentage 0% This provides information on the expected workweek. Workweek Variable The number of hours in the workweek, typically 37.5 or 40 for full time, or any other number for part time. Hours Per Week 40 Workday The start time for this vacancy. If the agency employs flextime, this will be the earliest time this vacancy’s shift can start. From 7 AM The end time for this vacancy. If the agency employs flextime, this will be the latest time this vacancy’s shift can end. To 3 PM If checked, the agency allows flextime. Flextime allowed? No If checked, this vacancy includes mandatory overtime. Mandatory overtime? No If checked, this agency allows compressed workweek scheduling. Compressed workweek allowed? No If checked, this agency allows telecommuting for this position. Telecommuting allowed? No The county in which the vacancy is located. County Albany The street address where the vacancy is located. Street Address Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza The city where the vacancy is located. City Albany The state where the vacancy is located (the default is New York). State NY The zip code where the vacancy is located. Zip Code 12242 The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description As a member of the Convention and Cultural Events team (CCE), the Facility Operations Assistant will serve as a representative of the State of New York and CCE and will be required to maintain OGS customer service standards and professionalism. The FOA will interface with a variety of clients ranging from children and families, diverse cultural community groups, members of the professional community, elected officials of all branches of government, etc.

• Perform a variety of routine manual labor services related to the operations and maintenance of the Empire State Plaza (ESP) and Convention Center, Harriman Campus, Harlem State Office Building, and other OGS managed facilities.
• Provide manual labor support for year-round At the Plaza events including concerts, festivals, ice-rink operations etc. Locations include the concourse, the plaza, and other locations as needed. oSet-ups include but are not limited to tables, chairs, tents, weights, table-skirting, pipe and drape, signage, etc.
• Set up meeting and event spaces at the ESP Convention Center and other OGS managed facilities to support activities. Furnishings include tables, chairs, skirting, and other equipment as required. oFacilities are to be set up according to the layout provided. Change orders are frequently requested and must be accommodated whenever feasible.
• Assist with moving equipment and supplies in and out of facilities and/or assigned storage areas; including items ranging from production equipment, cases, boxes of brochures, large cumbersome displays and sets to delicate works of art.
• Operate stage lift as necessary.
• Provide excellent customer service by interfacing with clients and ensuring room and equipment set ups are in keeping with their needs.
• Report any change order requests to appropriate staff.
• Oversee loading dock area ensuring the area is clean, safe, and accessible.
• Perform routine maintenance and cleaning duties.
• Remain visible and accessible; work with all CCE and OGS staff members to ensure the smooth execution of all events.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Operating Needs:

• Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Overtime will be mandatory to support event operations.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Ability to work at heights up to 20 feet using ladders and bucket lifts.

The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. Minimum Qualifications There are no education or experience qualifications for this class. Applicants must be physically able to perform the tasks of the position and be able to understand and carry out written or oral instructions. When required to operate motor vehicles, incumbents must possess a valid New York State driver’s license appropriate for the type of vehicle being operated.

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IN ORDER TO AWARD THE PROPER CREDIT FOR WORK EXPERIENCE, RESUMES MUST INCLUDE MONTH AND YEAR FOR START AND END DATES ALONG WITH THE HOURS PER WEEK FOR EACH POSITION LISTED.

Additional comments regarding the vacancy. Additional Comments The Office of General Services (OGS) is an equal opportunity employer, and we recognize that diversity in our workforce is critical to fulfilling our mission. We encourage applicants from all communities to apply. For a full version of OGS’s EEO/AA statement and benefits joining Team #OneOGS, please visit http://www.ogs.ny.gov/employment. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. The name of the contact person for this vacancy. Name Human Resources/SP The telephone number to use for questions about this vacancy. Telephone 518-473-5282 The fax to use for this vacancy. Fax 518-486-1631 Email address for emailing applications, or to ask questions about this vacancy. Email Address HRresumes@ogs.ny.gov Address The street address of the contact for this vacancy. Street NYS Office of General Services, HRM 31st Floor Corning Tower, Empire State Plaza The city for the contact for this vacancy. City Albany The state of the contact for this vacancy (the default is New York). State NY The zip code for the contact for this vacancy. Zip Code 12242 Instructions for potential applicants. Notes on Applying Please submit a resume and cover letter detailing how you meet the minimum qualifications along with the month/year and hours per week for each position listed. Indicate the Position Title & Vacancy ID number of each position you are applying to.