Maintenance Assistant (2 Positions)

Two years of experience in maintenance or mechanical work under the supervision of a skilled trades worker or completion of an apporpriate two-year technical school course.
Valid NYS driver's license.

As semiskilled workers, Maintenance Assistants perform routine, repetitive maintenance, installation, and repair tasks in one or a combination of the mechanical, building construction, and electrical trades. Incumbents may also perform journey level activities, under supervision or after receiving detailed instructions, to learn and perfect their skills. Generally, Maintenance Assistants work under the supervision of a skilled trades worker or supervisory maintenance person.

Maintenance Assistants perform a variety of semiskilled maintenance, repair, and related activities. The activities, tasks, and assignments described below are illustrative of the duties performed by positions at this level: they are not meant to restrict Maintenance Assistants to performing only these duties. Incumbents may be assigned to one or more of these areas, depending on work requirements and needs.

Performs routine replacement and repair of plumbing and installation of new equipment, according to layouts provided by the supervisor, by cutting, fitting, and threading pipe; removing existing pipes and fixtures.
Performs semiskilled carpentry activities including repairing doors, windows, window sashes, storm windows, stairs, railings, furniture, locks, and door hardware operating shop machinery to make and assemble bookcases, shelves, tables, trenches, signs, and modular furniture erecting and moving partitions building forms for concrete work and, under supervision, assisting in erecting and renovating buildings and structures.
Performs semiskilled masonry repairs and installation activities such, as pointing up brick and stone work, patching plaster walls, setting tiles, laying brick and stone, finishing concrete work, replacing fire brick in boilers, and operating equipment including mixers and concrete block machines.
Repairs, rebuilds, and assists in installing metal, slate, shingle, and built-up roofs.
Assists in painting and decorating work by performing interior and exterior painting not requiring fine finish or decorative treatment, staining and finishing wood and furniture, painting equipment, installing wallpaper, and spray painting surfaces and equipment.
Performs the routine tasks of the electrical trade, including repairing electrical equipment such as overhead door motors; laying and repairing electrical cables and wires; installing and maintaining lighting fixtures, outlets, and switches: and adjusting points and contacts on electrical equipment.
Maintenance Assistants are usually supervised by incumbents of higher level trades positions who determine work priorities, define the nature and extent of work to be performed, provide instructions and direction, provide resources for work projects, layout and plan projects, assist in performing the more difficult tasks, train staff in skilled work, activities, evaluate performance, and inspect work in progress and upon completion. Maintenance Assistants may perform the activities of this class with considerable independence when supervision is not available and are expected to perform routine activities with considerable independence.

Maintenance Assistants use hand and portable power tools, shop equipment, and measuring and testing instruments appropriate for the trade area to which they are assigned. They may occasionally operate trucks and light construction equipment.

Working knowledge of the methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in the trade or trades to which assigned.
Working knowledge of safety standards and procedures.
Working knowledge of applicable codes and regulations for the trade or trades to which assigned.
Ability to read plans, specifications, manuals, and blueprints.
Ability to perform moderate to heavy manual labor.
Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
Ability to supervise others.
Ability to climb ladders and work at heights on scaffolds and platforms.
Ability to use the tools, machines, equipment, and materials of the trade or trades to which assigned.
As assigned, ability to operate a motor vehicle.