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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 01/25/23

Applications Due02/06/23

Vacancy ID122576

AgencyTransportation, Department of

TitleMaintenance Assistant

Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary Grade09

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $39022 to $47968 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 10%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 7 AM

To 3:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? Yes

Compressed workweek allowed? Yes

Telecommuting allowed? No

County St Lawrence

Street Address Region 7 Operations

7280 US Hwy 11

City Potsdam

StateNY

Zip Code13676

Minimum Qualifications Two years of full-time experience in maintenance or mechanical work under the supervision of a skilled tradesperson; OR completion of an appropriate two-year technical school course at a school, institute, or branch of the Armed Services, such as the New York State Civil Service Employees Association-Partnership (NYS
CSEA-P) Applied Skilled Trades Certificate Program*; or an equivalent combination of experience and training gained by completion of appropriate technical courses at a school, institute, or branch of the Armed Services.

*Successful completion of the NYS CSEA-P Applied Skilled Trades Certificate Program includes a total of 288 hours of trade-specific classroom instruction, 45 hours of technical math course work, 45 hours of technical communications course work, and 15 hours of blueprint/schematic reading course work.

It does not include 4,000 hours of on-the-job training, as required for the NYS CSEA-P Applied Skilled Trades Traineeship.

When required to operate motor vehicles, candidates must possess a valid New York State driver's license appropriate for the type of vehicle to be operated.

Duties Description Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Responsible for the day-to-day maintenance and upkeep of buildings, grounds and facility equipment (inspection of fuel tank, fire extinguishers, oil separations, etc.).

• Make repairs, maintain and service mechanical equipment.

• Perform routine replacement and repair of plumbing of potable water systems and steam fitting equipment and installation of new equipment according to layouts provided by the supervisor by cutting, fitting and threading pipe, removing existing pipes and fixtures. Must understand oil fired and propane fired heating systems.

• Perform semi-skilled carpentry activities, including repairing doors, windows, railings, locks, and door hardware. Construction of miscellaneous small buildings/roof structures to protect equipment and materials, from wood and metal materials. This also includes concrete form work, concrete flat work, foundation slab/sidewalk work, and other miscellaneous concrete repairs.

• Operate and maintain heating and hot water equipment by replacing parts such as filters, pumps, and cleaning equipment.

• Perform semi-skilled masonry repairs to drainage inlets and buildings.

• Perform routine tasks of the electrical trade, including repairing electrical equipment such as overhead door motors, switches, outlets, lights, and running new circuits.

• Perform moderate to heavy manual labor; climb ladders and work at heights on scaffolds and platforms.

• Apply a working knowledge of the methods, materials, tools, equipment used within the Department as indicated for the position, apply a working knowledge of safety standards and procedures and applicable codes and regulations.

• Perform all aspects of Salt Brine production and maintenance of brine making equipment.

• When deemed necessary by supervisor, Maintenance Assistant may be assigned to other maintenance activities including snow and ice control.

• As assigned, operate a motor vehicle, and operate trucks and equipment.

Responsibilities may include serving a role within the Incident Command System to support the department’s response to regional and statewide emergency situations.

Additional Comments **The starting salary for this position is $48,022-$56,968. This amount is comprised of the base salary of $39,022-$47,968 with an additional geographic pay differential of $9,000, specific to this title and location.

*Telecommuting: The Department’s current telecommuting agreement is valid through January 31, 2023 and is subject to extension beyond that date.
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Name Lori Gagnon

Telephone

Fax 3157852320

Email Address Lori.Gagnon@dot.ny.gov

Address

Street Region 7 Operations Office

317 Washington Street, 9th Floor

City Watertown

State NY

Zip Code 13601

 

Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should submit a letter of interest and a current resume, titled by last name, with the Notice Number R7-23-04 and last name in the subject line and referenced in the letter of interest no later than February 6th 2023.

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