Maintenance Assistant (Region 7)

The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. 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.

The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. 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.

Additional comments regarding the vacancy. Additional Comments The starting salary for this position is $50,399-$59,884. This amount is comprised of the base salary of $41,399 - $50,884 with an additional geographic pay differential of $9,000, specific to this title and location. Cannabis use is not permitted for employees in this title and assignment. Cannabis use will be tested for during the pre-employment screening process and may be the basis for disqualification for employment or may be a basis for removal from employment.The New York State Department of Transportation is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women, minority group members, disabled personas and Veterans are encouraged to apply. Upon request, reasonable accommodations will be provided for the disabled.In compliance with Public Law 99-603, candidates selected for appointment must provide an original document to prove their citizenship and/or legal right to work in the United States.

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Salary : $41,399 - $50,884