Facility Operations Assistant

Facility Operations Assistant 1

Agency: Agriculture & Markets, Department of

Occupational Category: Skilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary Grade: 06

Bargaining Unit: OSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary Range: From $36,232 to $44,828 Annually

Employment Type: Full-Time

Appointment Type: Permanent

Jurisdictional Class: Labor Class

Travel Percentage: 0%

Workweek: Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week: 40

From: 8 AM

To: 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County: Onondaga

Street Address: 581 State Fair Blvd.

City: Syracuse

State: NY

Zip Code: 12309

Position Information: The Department is hiring for several permanent Facility Operations Assistant 1, SG-6 positions to work at the State Fair. The Facility Operations Assistant 1s will be responsible for cleaning and maintaining event facilities and providing event services, such as set‑up, equipment operation services, and post‑event cleanup for year‑round events and the annual State Fair. The duties may include operating vehicles and equipment for snow removal, groundskeeping care, and any routine duties related to the daily care of the facilities and grounds.

The incumbent may work in a small or large crew on a specific assignment.

The Facility Operations Assistant 1 positions are permanent, full‑time positions working 40 hours per week. There are several available positions for the shifts below:

• 1st Shift: 5:00 AM – 1:30 PM
• 2nd Shift: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
• 3rd Shift: 1:00 PM – 9:30 PM

Labor Class:
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.

Benefits:
These are CSEA‑represented positions that offer excellent benefits! Benefits include but are not limited to inexpensive Health Insurance options, free Dental and Vision coverage, NYS Pension Plan membership, and generous paid time off. Within the first year, you are eligible for 5 days of personal time, 13 vacation days, 13 sick days, and 13 paid holidays!

As a New York State employee, you could potentially qualify to participate in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on your direct loans after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments under an accepted repayment plan and while working full‑time for the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets or another eligible employer.

Salary:
The Facility Operations Assistant 1 positions are in the CSEA Salary Grade (SG) 6. The starting salary of the CSEA SG-6 is $36,232/year.

The candidate appointed to this position will be eligible to participate in the New York State Performance Evaluation Program. Through this program, employees receive yearly performance evaluations. Performance advances are payable to CSEA employees whose base annual salary is below the job rate for their current position and who were rated ‘Satisfactory’ or its equivalent on their yearly performance evaluation. Performance advance payments are added to an employee's annual salary.

Over time, yearly performance advances may lead to the SG-6 job rate salary of $44,828/year!

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name: Lauren Denny

Telephone:

Email Address: Harvest Your Potential .gov

Street: 581 State Fair Blvd

City: Syracuse

State: NY

Zip Code: 13209

Candidates that are eligible and interested in being considered for appointment to this position must complete our online employment application and upload their cover letter and resume to the system. Our online employment application can be found at:

The Final date to receive applications is December 18, 2025.

If you have any questions, please contact Lauren Denny in Human Resources at  or Harvest Your Potential .gov.

The Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity, and reasonable accommodations and/or modifications as necessary, for qualified persons with disabilities. If you are in need of a reasonable accommodation, please visit: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..