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State Fair Worker - Events Staff

New York State Department of Agriculture and...
Syracuse, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 4/1/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/7/2025
State Fair Worker
Events Staff
Multiple Shifts Available
$16.85/hour
New York State Fair
Syracuse, NY
Posting Dates: February 6, 2025 March 6, 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. You’ll 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 you’ll 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:
Do you want to work at the most exciting venue in New York State? Look no further! The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets is seeking several State Fair Workers to be part of their Events Staff at the Great New York State Fair! These Event Staff positions are part of a 24/7 operation, ensuring the cleanliness and maintenance of event facilities on the New York State Fairgrounds. Duties include maintaining the floors; washing windows; emptying trash and recycling bins and ensuring the proper disposal of waste. These positions also replenish supplies in restrooms and manage the operation of event building systems, including unlocking doors, and controlling lighting and HVAC settings. They maintain the outdoors by shoveling snow, spreading ice-melt on walkways, using leaf blowers, and clearing barn stalls post-events. Additionally, these positions set up and transport furniture and equipment, such as tables, chairs, picnic benches, and barricades in preparation for special events and meetings. Acting as the direct point of contact for event promoters, the Event Staff will cater to various event-related needs as they arise.
These are labor-class, CSEA-represented positions conveniently located at the New York State Fairgrounds at 581 State Fair Boulevard, Syracuse, New York. We offer a professional and comfortable working environment with ample free parking.
These are full-time, temporary opportunities with multiple shifts available:
Shifts may include weekends.
1st shift: 7:00 am-3:30 pm
2nd shift: 3:30 pm-12:00 am
3rd shift: 10:00 pm-6:30 am
Reserve Bench: We are seeking individuals who are available as needed to help prepare for large-scale events or when there are staff shortages. Shifts and hours available may be sporadic.
Benefits:
These are long-term temporary positions that offer 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 the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)! The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on your direct loans after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments under an accepted repayment plan and while working full-time for the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets or another eligible employer.
Minimum Qualifications:
There are no education or experience qualifications or requirements for these positions. Candidates must have the physical ability to perform work consisting of light or medium to heavy physical labor. 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.
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: March 6, 2025. Within this online application, please indicate the shift(s) you are interested in and upload your resume.
If you have any questions, please contact Debbie Leo in Human Resources at (518) 457-3216 or HarvestYourPotential@agriculture.ny.gov.
Additional Position Information:
Division: State Fair
Negotiating Unit: CSEA
Location: Syracuse
Number of Vacancies: Several
Status of Vacancy: Full-time; Temporary
Hours Per Week: 40 Hours
Jurisdictional Class: Labor Class
Civil Service List(s): Eligible Lists Do Not Exist

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