Maintenance Assistant

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.

Duties Description

Under the direction of the Physical Plant Manager or another supervisor within the Maintenance Complex, the selected candidate will perform semi-skilled duties associated with the maintenance and repair of park buildings, utility systems and park grounds. Duties may include:
• Assist supervisors with coordinating activities and scheduling of work to be performed to ensure the effective utilization of staff, materials, and equipment; and to ensure the timely completion of projects.
• Provide written progress/work reports.
• Assist supervisors with tracking attendance and evaluating performance of seasonal staff in the absence of a supervisor.
• Operate various power tools and heavy equipment such as front-end loaders, bobcats, tractors, and dump trucks.
• Assist with housekeeping and groundskeeping functions, as needed.
• Assist in other areas of the park, as needed, and perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Comments

OPERATING NEEDS:
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license that allows the candidate to legally operate a motor vehicle in New York State as a term and condition of employment.
• This position is 40 hours per week. Must be able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, as needed.
• Must be well organized and proficient in Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Must possess effective communication skills.
• Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
• May be required to report to other facilities within the NYC region on an as-needed basis.

DOWNSTATE ADJUSTMENT: $3,400

BENEFITS:
Generous benefits package, worth approximately 65% of salary, including:
• Paid Time Off:
o CSEA: 44 days - 13 Vacation days, 13 Sick days, and 5 Personal Leave days, 13 Holidays.
• Health Care Benefits:
o Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs.
o Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
• Additional Benefits:
o New York State Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) Membership
o NYS Deferred Compensation
o Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds
o Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
o Paid Parental / Family Leave

To learn more about our benefits, visit: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspx

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Closing Date/Time: 07/01/24

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