Facility Operations Assistant 2 - VID 199962

Facility Operations Assistant 1

Duties Description

• Provide oral or written instructions to Facility Operations Assistant 1 (FOA) custodial crews.

• Plan and schedule staff assignments and cleaning services.

• Provide leadership of daily cleaning activities in office, hallway and bathroom areas.

• Provide directions to staff when services that vary from routine operations are requested.

• Perform nightly inspections of buildings and assigned areas for compliance with cleaning standards to insure that areas are being cleaned properly.

• Respond to tenant complaints of unsatisfactory cleaning performance and take corrective action to avoid repetition and resolve problems.

• Manage and assign staff to emergency cleaning projects.

• Answer questions and assists Supervising Janitor and Head Janitors.

• Lead small groups of FOA's on special cleaning assignments or projects.

• Check cleaning contractor to assure building and garage areas are being cleaned on a nightly basis.

• Communicate with others for exchanging any information on cleaning assignments or duties.

• Operate cleaning equipment and oversee the operation of cleaning equipment.

• Distribute cleaning materials and equipment to teams and crews.

• Assign specific projects to subordinates for completion.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Operational Needs:

• Ability to lift a minimum of 80 lbs.

• Overtime may be required.

Minimum Qualifications

One year of service as a Facility Operations Assistant 1 or Motor Vehicle Operator; OR Two years of full-time, verifiable experience in custodial, grounds, or maintenance operation or assisting in a journey-level trade.

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.

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.

NOTE ON TELECOMMUTING: Employees are required to apply and obtain approval through management to telecommute according to the agency's Telecommuting Program Guidelines.