Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyEnvironmental Conservation, Department of

TitleMaintenance Assistant (Seasonal) 2 positions

Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary GradeHourly

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $17 to $17 Hourly

Employment Type Part-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 5%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 7 AM

To 3:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Ulster

Street Address Mt Tremper Field Headquarters

City Mt Tremper

StateNY

Zip Code12457

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications Two years of experience in maintenance or mechanical work under the supervision of a skilled trades-worker or completion of an appropriate two-year technical school course.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience in carpentry, mowing, snow removal, chainsaw and small/heavy equipment operation.

Duties Description Candidate may be required to perform a variety of tasks of the buildings and grounds maintenance trades including; plumbing, electrical, carpentry, painting, sawyer, mowing, landscaping, equipment operation and snow removal. Assist in the maintenance of various types of trails, parking access areas for hunting, fishing and recreational activities, department assets and infrastructure. The candidate may be required to operate diverse types of equipment and have good working knowledge of all equipment being operated. Candidate may be required to perform maintenance and repair work on diverse types of motor equipment. Candidate may not be assigned to the same job location each day and should expect to be assigned anywhere in the working circle during the work day. Must be able to perform moderate to heavy labor and meet the ability to read plans, specifications and manuals, understand and carry out written and oral directions. Work duties include working outdoors in adverse weather conditions; candidate must be able to perform duties in such conditions.

Additional Comments Must have a valid driver’s license or demonstrate the ability to meet the transportation needs of the position. Use of personal protection equipment, including respirator, will be required. Must be able to negotiate difficult terrain, work in remote areas and in adverse weather conditions. Travel, overtime and overnight travel may be required. Weekends and holidays may be required. Must be available for emergency response. Must be available to respond to after-hours emergencies. Must obtain a Class A CDL within 6 months of appointment with appropriate endorsements and no air brake restriction. Will be subject to the Federal Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act (OTETA) of 1991, which requires employee testing for drug and alcohol abuse. Must be able to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds.

This is a temporary position currently funded through 3/31/22. Program needs and funding will determine actual termination date which may be prior to date indicated. Actual work schedule, duties and travel requirements may vary and will be discussed at the interview.

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

Contact Information

Name Heath Boomhower

Telephone 518-402-9273

Fax 518-402-9038

Email Address PostingResponses@dec.ny.gov

Address

Street 625 Broadway

Personnel, 10th Floor

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12233

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease mail/email your resume to the above. Be sure to include Posting #21-554 on your resume and in the subject line of your email or it may not be accepted.