Position Information

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AgencyThruway Authority

TitleService Area Mechanic (SAM)

Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary Grade12

Bargaining UnitNone listed

Salary RangeFrom $30.43 to $32.87 Hourly

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Variable

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 6:30 AM

To 3 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? Yes

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Orange

Street Address 1309 Route 300

City Newburgh

StateNY

Zip Code12550

Job Specifics

Duties Description Service Area Mechanics are responsible for the maintenance and operation of all buildings and NYS Thruway Authority owned equipment at an assigned service area complex, in accordance with established preventive maintenance schedules and standards. They periodically check and service all types of building equipment and systems, perform minor, and occasionally major repairs and adjustments to equipment as required. Additional duties may include the following:

Maintains and services water treatment systems, wastewater treatment systems, ventilating and heating equipment, cooling towers, boilers, emergency generators, elevators, air compressors, electric motors and other electrical and mechanical systems and equipment and related controls.

Repairs doors, windows, vents, drains, railings, and other building components.

Controls emergencies such as propane gas and gasoline leaks and stoppages, electrical malfunctions and other hazardous conditions.

Coordinates major repairs, installation of new equipment, rearrangement of existing equipment and other project requiring agency personnel.

Supervises service area equipment operators by instructing staff in proper operating and maintenance procedures and techniques; assigning tasks; and reviewing work for adherence to established standards and schedules.

Maintains inspection records and stock part identification, break down, and reports.

Operates tractor plow in snow removal operations.

Minimum Qualifications Journey Level Minimim Qualifications:
Four years of experience in mechanical and/or electrical trades; AND possession of a Wastewater Treatment certificate issued by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation in the grade required for operation; AND possession of a Water Treatment Operator certificate issued by the New York State Department of Health.

Trainee 2 Minimum Qualifications:
Three years of experience in mechanical and/or electrical trades. Trainees must obtain a Wastewater Treatment certificate issued by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation AND obtain a Water Treatment Operator certificate issued by the New York State Department of Health during their probationary period.

Trainee 1 Minimum Qualifications:
Two years of experience in mechanical and/or electrical trades. Trainees must obtain a Wastewater Treatment certificate issued by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation AND obtain a Water Treatment Operator certificate issued by the New York State Department of Health during their probationary period.

All candidates must obtain a Class B Driver’s License issued by the NYS Department of Motor Vehicles during their probationary period. Failure to obtain the appropriate driver’s license during the probationary period will result in termination.

Additional Comments This is a Unit 1 Teamsters position. The NYS Thruway Authority offers an extensive benefits package, including but not limited to paid time off, sick leave incentive, membership to the NYS Retirement System, and 90% tuition assistance.


ADDITIONAL PAY INFORMATION:
The salary range for this position includes all applicable annual components of pay which are:
Base Pay: $28.65/hour
Location Pay: $1,700 for Mid-Hudson
Recruitment & Retention Pay: $7,000


This position may be filled as a traineeship. The starting salaries for this traineeship are outlined below. For current New York State employees, salary is based on the candidate’s salary at the time of hire.
$26.21 (Trainee 1, equated to SG-10)
$27.43 (Trainee 2, equated to SG-11)
$28.65 (Journey Level, SG-12)


ELIGIBILITY FOR EMPLOYMENT:
All potential candidates for this position must be legally eligible to work in the United States at the time of appointment and throughout your employment with the New York State Thruway Authority. If appointed, you will be required to produce documents that verify your identity and authorization to work in the United States, as required by the Federal Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, and the Immigration and Nationality Act.

Please be advised, the New York State Thruway Authority does not use eVerify, and we are unable to provide sponsorship for employment visa statuses (i.e. H-1B, Self-Sponsorship, STEM OPT).

The New York State Thruway Authority is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

New York State Human Rights Law prohibits discrimination based on age, race, creed, color,?national origin, sexual orientation, military status, familial status, citizen or immigration status, sex, disability, marital status, gender identity or expression, prior arrests, prior conviction records, predisposing genetic characteristics or domestic violence victim status. The Thruway Authority is committed to a workplace free from discrimination based on the referenced characteristics and other federal and state protected characteristics.

The New York State Thruway Authority provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Bureau of Accessibility, Equity, Diversity and Employee Engagement at accommodations@thruway.ny.gov or call (518) 471-4321.

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

Contact Information

Name Angela

Telephone 518-436-2725

Fax 518-471-5076

Email Address CanvassReply4@thruway.ny.gov

Address

Street 200 Southern Boulevard

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12209

 

Notes on ApplyingIf interested in this vacancy, please submit a resume and any other documents for proof of eligibility to the contact information in this announcement. You must include the Vacancy ID and Title of the position you are applying for in your email.