Review Vacancy
AgencyTransportation, Department of
TitleMaintenance Assistant (Region 5)
Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance
Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $40193 to $49405 Annually
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.
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.
Duties Description Duties may include, but are not limited to:
• 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. May be required to perform Snow and Ice duties.
• Ability to repair small engines and chainsaws.
Responsibilities may include serving a role within the Incident Command System to support the Department’s response to regional and statewide emergency situations.
Additional Comments The starting salary for this position is $49,193. This amount is comprised of the base salary of $40,193 with an additional geographic pay differential of $9,000, specific to this title and location.
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@oer.ny.gov.
The New York State Department of Transportation is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women, minority group members, disabled persons and Veterans are encouraged to apply. Upon request, reasonable accommodations will be provided for the disabled.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Name Eric Meka, Resident Engineer
Email Address Eric.Meka@dot.ny.gov
Address
109 E. Chautauqua St.
Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should submit a letter of interest and a current resume, titled by last name, with the Notice Number R5-24-32 and last name in the subject line and referenced in the letter of interest no later than April 7, 2024 to:
NYS Department of Transportation
Chautauqua Residency
Eric.Meka@dot.ny.gov
Attn: Eric Meka, Resident Engineer
109 E Chautauqua Street
Mayville, NY 14757