Review Vacancy
AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of
TitleMaintenance Assistant - Letchworth State Park
Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance
Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $42641 to $52413 Annually
Duties Description Under the supervision of the Trades Generalist, SG-12, the Maintenance Assistant, SG-9 performs a variety of semi-skilled maintenance, repair, and installation activities. Duties include, but are not limited to:
• Assist with installation, repair, and maintenance of plumbing fixtures including sinks, toilets, showers, and drinking fountains.
• Perform routine inspection and basic troubleshooting of plumbing systems to identify leaks, clogs, and malfunctions.
• Clear drains and sewer lines using hand tools and basic mechanical equipment.
• Assist with repair and replacement of valves, faucets, pipes, fittings, and fixtures.
• Support winterization and seasonal start-up of plumbing systems, including draining, flushing, and reactivation.
• Assist with maintenance of water supply and wastewater systems serving restrooms, campsites, and park facilities.
• Operate hand tools, power tools, and light maintenance equipment safely and effectively.
• Transport tools, materials, and supplies to job sites.
• Perform related duties as assigned.
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.
Additional Comments Operating Needs:
• Must be available to work a variable schedule that includes weekends, holidays and/or evening shifts.
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license that allows the candidate to operate a vehicle in New York State as a term and condition of employment.
• Must possess a valid Class B*** Commercial Driver’s License with tanker endorsement that allows the candidate to legally operate commercial vehicles in New York State or obtain one within the probationary period and maintain it as a term and condition of employment.
***Under the provision of the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act (1991), this position has been designated Safety Sensitive. The incumbent is required to participate in pre-employment, random and post-accident drug and alcohol testing.
BENEFITS:
Generous benefits package, worth approximately 65% of salary, including:
Paid Time Off:
• 44 days - 13 Vacation days, 13 Sick days, and 5 Personal Leave days, 13 Holidays.
Health Care Benefits:
• Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs.
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost.
Additional Benefits:
• New York State Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) Membership
• NYS Deferred Compensation
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Paid Parental 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.
Email Address Genesee.Employment@parks.ny.gov
Address
1 Letchworth Park
Notes on ApplyingIt is the responsibility of applicants to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications and agency operating needs.
If you feel you meet the minimum qualifications and agency operating needs and are interested in being considered for this position, you can obtain an Employment Application from your local park office, your region’s administrative headquarters, or download an application from the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation website at: https://parks.ny.gov/regions/genesee/default.aspx
Please forward your application and resume to Genesee.Employment@parks.ny.gov with the subject line “Maintenance Assistant - Letchworth State Park."
If you have any questions concerning the position, please contact us via email at the same address.
All qualified persons are invited and encouraged to apply.
Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to ensuring equal opportunity for persons with disabilities and workplace diversity.
New York State (NYS) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic violence victim status, carrier status, gender identity or prior conviction records, or prior arrests, youthful offender adjudications or sealed records unless based on a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.