Facility Operations Assistant 1, Hourly - 2 Positions

Facility Operations Assistant 1, Hourly

• 2

Positions Category:

Classified

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Department:

Admin

• Facilities

Locations:

Saratoga Springs, NY

Posted:

Apr 1, 2026

Closes:

Open Until Filled

Type:

Full-time Ref. No.: 1595 Position 

ID:

198738

About Empire State University:

Founded in 1971 as the innovative campus of the State University of New York (SUNY), Empire State University empowers learners from diverse backgrounds to achieve their educational goals. We have decades of experience providing educational access through online teaching and learning, individualized instruction, mentoring, and prior learning assessment. We build on our students' experiences to promote their growth and drive upward mobility and economic development in New York state and beyond. SUNY Empire's 100,000 alumni are teachers, nurses, entrepreneurs, and leaders in their communities and their fields. Visit www.sunyempire.edu and follow us on social media SUNY Empire is committed to creating a multicultural, inclusive academic and work environment. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We believe that having diverse faculty and staff is critical to academic excellence and prepares students to live and work in an increasingly global world.

Job Description:

Empire State University is seeking candidates for two (2) hourly, seasonal Facility Operations Assistant 1 positions to work in our Saratoga Springs location. The Facility Operations Assistant 1's 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: Perform routine ground keeping tasks such as: mowing, trimming, pruning, mulching and weeding Perform transplanting and watering of flowers and shrubs Daily inspections of grounds for trash and/or damage Replace exterior light bulbs Use hand tools to complete ground tasks as required Use motorized equipment to complete assigned tasks (riding mower, weed trimmer, leaf blower, etc.) Make minor repairs to equipment and hand tools Assist with moves, painting, furniture setups, event setups Assist with project cleaning

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:

Temporary, Seasonal (Flexible dates between May 1

• October 31) Monday
• Friday 7:00am
• 3:00pm (No weekends)

Special Information:

Must possess a valid NYS driver's license

Additional Information:

Salary:

$17.35 per hour Empire State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.