Facility Operations Assistant 1

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Applicants will only be contacted on an as needed basis for interviews. Please do not call to inquire about your application status.

Posting Details

Position Information

About Buffalo State Buffalo State is one of the largest comprehensive schools in the State University of New York system. As a civically minded, urban-engaged campus community located in the city's cultural corridor, Buffalo State prides itself as having smaller learning environments coupled with larger university opportunities. Boasting a diverse and inclusive campus, Buffalo State is committed to the intellectual, personal, and professional growth of its students, faculty, staff, and alumni. The school's mission is to deliver a broad array of high-quality and distinctive academic programs infused with diversity, creativity, and hands-on learning opportunities for hardworking students who seek a personalized and affordable education that engages their minds and advances their careers. Buffalo State is dedicated to excellence in teaching, research, service, scholarship, creative activity, and cultural enrichment. With degree programs in education, the arts, science, arts and humanities, and professional studies, each year over 6,000 students choose Buffalo State. Buffalo State welcomes applicants who are committed to helping us fulfill our mission.

Posting Date 05/16/2025

Department Human Resource Management Office

Line Number temporary service

Budget Title Facility Operations Assistant 1

Rank/Grade SG-6

FTE Full-Time

FLSA Non-Exempt

Negotiating Unit CSEA

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Labor (3)

Shift Hours Hours will vary based on operational needs.

Department Operating Needs Brief Job Description This is a continuous recruitment posting to fill current and future temporary part-time or full-time positions.

Perform a variety of routine manual tasks, requiring medium to heavy physical effort, to assist in maintaining, constructing, and repairing buildings, roads, offices, other structures, furniture, facilities, and grounds. May also assist in operations by performing routine activities requiring limited or no training, such as taking tickets and giving directions, using a forklift, pallet jacks, power tools, dollies, and hand trucks.

Duties may include: maintaining grounds, roadways, waterways, and trails; assist skilled and semi-skilled trades workers by performing the more routine manual tasks of trade; moving materials to and from work sites; operating and maintaining motorized equipment and machinery; assist in operations by performing routine, repetitive activities; assemble furniture based on blueprints or schematics; move heavy supplies, furniture, and equipment.

Salary = $17.35/hourly

Special Notes:

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. If you currently need sponsorship or will need it in the future to maintain employment authorization, you do not meet eligibility requirements. Additionally, please note that Buffalo State University is not an E-Verify employer.

Required Qualifications There are no education or experience qualifications for this class.

Applicants must be physically able to perform the duties assigned and carry out written and oral instruction.

When required to operate motor vehicles, candidates must possess a valid New York State Driver License appropriate for the type of vehicle operated.

Preferred Qualifications Application Deadline Date Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicant Applicants will only be contacted on an as needed basis for interviews. Please do not call to inquire about your application status.

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Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Buffalo State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution that subscribes to all federal, state, and SUNY legal requirements and does not discriminate against applicants, students, or employees on the basis of race, sex, ethnicity, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, or marital or veteran status (Nondiscrimination Notice). Any violation of this policy should be reported to the Institutional Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Office, Cleveland Hall 204, (716) 878-6210. Buffalo State is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. If you have any questions, please contact Jamie Warnes at or call (716) 878-3042.

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