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Maintenance Assistant

Labor, Department of
Watervliet, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 3/8/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/7/2025
The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description Maintenance Assistant I duties: Applicants must be physically able to perform the tasks of the position and able to understand and carry out written or oral instructions. When required to operate motor vehicles, incumbents must possess a valid New York State driver’s license appropriate for the type of vehicle being operated.Duties: • Perform routine maintenance and repair using the appropriate tools and equipment.• Move furniture and equipment at various sites. • Travel to various sites throughout New York state for move and maintenance requests• Perform other maintenance tasks as requested • Operating Needs: • Ability to lift 50 lbs.• Ability to work at heights using ladders and platforms.• Ability to operate small equipment including; manual/electrical pallet jack,

The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. Minimum Qualifications Non-Competitive 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. Preferred Qualifications: - Ability to initiate and maintain relationships across a diverse set of stakeholders. - Must possess a valid NYS CDL- Ability to lift 50 lbs- Ability to operate material handling equipment- Perform basic building maintenance and repair tasks using the appropriate tools and equipment- Utilize computer equipment to complete work order documentation- Perform vehicle safety inspections as required

Additional comments regarding the vacancy. Additional Comments Position specific job duties may include occasional altered work schedule or job assignments which require availability and willingness to work occasional evenings and/or out-stationed assignments.Candidates with no previous state service will begin at the starting rate of the salary range listed above. If you are a current NYS employee and have questions regarding salary, please contact the Business Services Center (BSC): 518-457-4272, BSCHR@ogs.ny.gov.As this position requires travel, the appointee must have a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State and have a motor vehicle or otherwise demonstrate their capacity to meet the transportation needs of the position.Schedule will be discussed in the interview. Candidates with no previous service will begin at the starting rate of salary range listed above. If you are current NYS employee and have questions regarding salary, please contact Business Service Center (BSC): 518-547-4272, BSCHR@ogs.ny.govWe offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: • 13 paid holidays, 5 personal days, and a minimum of 13 vacation days per year• Paid sick leave (CSEA and PEF employees- 13 days; M/C employees- 8 days plus free enrollment into the Income Protection Program for short-term and long-term disability coverage).• Choice of several affordable and competitive health insurance plans• Dental and vision insurance plans at no additional cost• Membership in the NYS Employee’s Retirement System• NYS Deferred Compensation Investment Plan• Eligibility to apply for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) (full-time employees)• Eligibility to apply for tuition reimbursement for qualifying employees and courses • Paid Parental Leave Our mission is to provide outstanding services to our customers—the workers and business that call New York home. We help New Yorkers find careers they will love. We build and support New York’s businesses. We empower and protect New York’s workers. To learn more about our mission and the exciting work of the DOL, please visit: https://dol.ny.gov/about-us DOL is committed to fostering employee engagement and work-life balance. We offer telecommuting (up to 40%) and alternative work schedules to eligible employees. Our exciting training and development opportunities, including Coursera and our formal Employee Recognition Program allow us to develop, recognize, and celebrate our workforce. Please note that specific benefits and programs may vary based on negotiating unit, current contract, length of State service, and program area.

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