Facility Operations Assistant 1 SG-6

New York State Department Of Agriculture And Markets

Job Location:

Syracuse, NY - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 22 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Facility Operations Assistant 1 SG-6

New York State Fair

Syracuse NY

Posting Dates: October 21 2025 October 31 2025

Harvest your potential with the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Division of the New York State Fair! Join us and become an integral part of a team dedicated to providing an educational forum for agriculture and commerce providing affordable quality entertainment and educational opportunities contributing to the efforts of the Department industry associations and private businesses in the promotion and marketing of agriculture and agri-business and creatively providing opportunities for economic growth by producing revenues and providing jobs. Here you can cultivate your career against the backdrop of an annual event that celebrates our agricultural heritage. Youll be at the heart of community engagement ensuring the legacy of the fair continues to flourish and contributes to a vibrant New York culture. With a wide range of opportunities you can find your niche in public service and grow both professionally and personally. Embrace the chance to join our team and youll not only reap a fulfilling career but also sow the seeds for a healthier stronger New York while being part of a historic tradition.

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 position 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

Salary:

The Facility Operations Assistant 1 positions are in the CSEA Salary Grade (SG) 6. The starting salary of the CSEA SG-6 is $36232/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 employees annual salary. Over time yearly performance advances may lead to the SG-6 job rate salary of $44828/ year!

Benefits:

These are CSEA-represented positions that offers 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 theFederal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program(PSLF)! The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on your direct loans after you have made 120 qualifyingmonthly payments under an accepted repayment plan and while working full-time for the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets or anothereligible employer.

Minimum Qualifications:

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 drivers license appropriate for the type of vehicle being operated.

How to Apply:

Candidates that are eligible and interested in being considered for appointment to one of these opportunities must use this link to apply: Position Vacancy Online Application by: October 31 2025. Within this online application please upload your resume and cover letter.

If you have any questions please contact Lauren Denny in Human Resources at or .

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: Position Information:

Division: State Fair

Negotiating Unit: CSEA

Location: Syracuse

Number of Vacancies: Six

Status of Vacancy: Full-time; Permanent

Hours Per Week: 40 Hours

Jurisdictional Class: Labor-Class

Civil Service List(s): Eligible Lists Do Not Exist

Facility Operations Assistant 1 SG-6New York State FairSyracuse NYPosting Dates: October 21 2025 October 31 2025Harvest your potential with the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Division of the New York State Fair! Join us and become an integral part of a team dedicated to provi...