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NYS Department of Environmental Conservation · 11 hours ago

Facility Operations Assistant 1

Delmar, NY

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$17/hr - $17/hr

The NYS Department of Environmental Conservation is dedicated to environmental protection and sustainability, and they are seeking a Facility Operations Assistant 1 to support higher-level staff in various routine tasks. This role involves physical labor including cleaning, operating equipment, and assisting with maintenance duties.

Environmental ConsultingNon ProfitOutdoors

No H1B

Responsibilities

Assists higher level staff in performing routine and unskilled work such as carrying supplies and equipment; erecting ladders and scaffolding; cleaning, flushing and repairing gutters and drains; removing materials from construction sites; preparing surfaces and spreading paint; digging ditches; loading and unloading trucks; carrying bricks and mortar; performing rough carpentry and masonry work; and cleaning the work site after repair work is completed

Operates self-propelled and motorized equipment such as lawn mowers, pumps, compressors, vehicles, small trucks, light construction equipment, electric pallet jacks and forklifts

Qualification

Physical abilityUse of personal protection equipmentLift 50 poundsUnderstanding instructions

Required

Applicants must be physically able to perform the tasks of the position

Must be able to understand and carry out written or oral instructions

Incumbents must possess a valid New York State drivers license

Must have a valid driver's license or demonstrate the ability to meet the transportation needs of the position

Use of personal protection equipment, including a respirator, will be required

Must be able to negotiate difficult terrain

Must be able to work in remote areas

Must be able to work in adverse weather conditions

Must be able to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds

Company

NYS Department of Environmental Conservation

The dedicated professionals of New York State’s Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) are passionate about the outdoors and protecting the environment.

Founded in 1970

Albany, New York, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.dec.ny.gov

Funding

Current Stage

Late Stage

Total Funding

unknown

Key Investors

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

2024-11-07Grant

Leadership Team

Christina McLaughlin

Urban and Community Forestry Partnership Coordinator

Nathaniel Barber

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