Facility Operations Assistant 1

Who we are

Do you like: 4-day work weeks? Working in the woods? Cool people? Protecting the environment? Chainsaws? If you said yes to the above… Join our NYSDEC team as a Facility Operations Assistant 1. NYSDEC Region 4 is full of outdoor recreational opportunities covering 250,000 acres of lands and it’s our job to be good stewards of the environment. In doing so, you will enjoy scenic views, fresh air and wildlife. This candidate will get to construct and maintain access for hiking, fishing, hunting, and camping as well as helping to protect the states’ resources for future generations. We are based out of the Stamford Suboffice in the Heart of the Catskills which includes 4 spectacular campgrounds in the Catskill Forest Preserve, boat launches on several lakes, rivers and streams throughout our 9-County region, and truck trails which are access roads through our state forests and wildlife management areas. If you enjoy working in the rugged outdoors, this is the job for you! Give us a try. Enjoy a job that has a purpose and makes a difference. We offer opportunities to learn new skills, take on new challenges and opportunities for growth.

Job description

A substantial part of this position is painting boundary lines and doing trail sweeps on state lands using provided maps and directions. May assists higher level staff in performing routine and unskilled work such as carrying supplies and equipment and operate self-propelled and motorized equipment such as lawn mowers, pumps, compressors, vehicles, and small trucks.

Work Location

This position will be based out of Region 4’s Bear Spring Field Crew Headquarters at 5280 Beers Brook Road, Walton, NY 13856

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

· Paint boundary lines

· Trail sweeps and maintaining water bars

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

· Assist higher level staff in performing routine and unskilled construction tasks

· Submitting timecards accurately and punctually

· Driving a provided State vehicle daily and maintaining a clean work vehicle

· Maintaining a clean, organized, and safe workplace

· Wearing the proper PPE during work tasks

· Must be able to negotiate difficult terrain

· Must be able to work in remote areas

Minimum Qualifications:

· Must be available for all trainings as required

· 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. Incumbents must possess a valid New York State driver’s license.

· Must be able to perform physically demanding work for extended periods of time outside and lift up to 50 lbs.

· Must demonstrate safe workplace practices and communicate effectively to co-workers & supervisor.

Preferred Skills/Experience:

· Experience working on other physical labor jobs such as construction, landscaping, or general trades

· Experience with communication, time management and problem-solving

· Experience with hand tools, power tools and basic tool maintenance

· Experience with the use of chainsaws

Project Funding and Duration:

This Facility Operations Assistant 1 position is a seasonal 6-month position working 40 hours/week Monday-Thursday, with NYSDEC. The typical workday is 6:00am – 4:30pm, with a 30-minute lunch break. This is an hourly appointment with a start date of May 1, 2025, and is currently funded through October 22, 2025, with a possibility of continuing beyond that date. Program needs and funding will determine actual termination date.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $17.35 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement (through CSEA)

Schedule: Long weekends provide Work Life Balance to enjoy your time outside of work.

• 10-hour shifts
• Day shift
• Monday-Thursday
• No weekends

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $17.35 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift
• No weekends

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17