Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyEnvironmental Conservation, Department of

TitleMaintenance Assistant

Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary GradeHourly

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $18.77 to $18.77 Annually

Employment Type Part-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Labor Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 7:30 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Albany

Street Address Derlmar WRC

City Delmar

StateNY

Zip Code12054

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications Non-competitive: 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 operate.

Duties Description Incumbent is responsible for a variety of duties necessary for the operation and cleanliness of the Wildlife Resources Center, grounds, and outbuildings. Duties include but are not limited to: perform general custodial tasks and maintenance of building, such as cleaning common areas, offices and restrooms, necropsy suites and laboratory, painting, moving furniture, and trash removal. Monitor generator fuel level and test transfer switch weekly, monitor and test eyewash stations, monitor and alternate boiler circulator motors, change rooftop exhaust fan belts, wash windows, maintain pest control, and change lightbulbs inside and outside. Serve as the primary point of contact for contractors and vendors on-site; perform other duties as assigned. Occasionally perform general grounds maintenance tasks, such as mowing lawns, trimming and removing trees and shrubs, maintaining parking lots and sidewalks, snow and ice removal. Perform basic building maintenance and routine semi-skilled maintenance like repair of plumbing, electrical, carpentry, masonry, and equipment maintenance. Must be able to lift and carry heavy objects and equipment; work comfortably at heights, such as climbing ladders; operate a motor vehicle with snowplow, other motorized equipment; and a variety of light mechanized equipment.

Additional Comments This is a hourly appointment currently funded through 3/31/2025, with a likelihood of continuing beyond that date. Program needs and funding will determine actual termination date.
Must have a valid driver’s license or demonstrate the ability to meet the transportation needs of the position.
Use of personal protection equipment, including a respirator, will be required.
Must be able to lift and move objects up to 60 pounds.
Will be required get rabies pre-exposure series and seasonal flu vaccines.

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

Contact Information

Name Karen Price

Telephone 518-402-9273

Fax 518-402-9038

Email Address PostingResponses@dec.ny.gov

Address

Street 625 Broadway

Personnel, 10th Floor

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12233

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease mail/email your resume to the above. Be sure to include Vacancy #24-173783 on your resume and in the subject line of your email or it may not be accepted.