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AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

TitleMaintenance Assistant

Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary Grade09

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $41399 to $50884 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Variable

"Other" Explanation Must be able to work evenings, weekends and holidays.

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 12 AM

To 11:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County New York

Street Address Denny Farrell Riverbank State Park

679 Riverside Drive

City New York

StateNY

Zip Code10031

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.

Name Personnel

Telephone

Fax

Email Address nycvacancies@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street 163 West 125th Street

17th Floor

City New York

State NY

Zip Code 10027

Notes on ApplyingAPPLICATION PROCEDURE:

If you feel you meet the minimum qualifications and agency operating needs and are interested in being considered for this vacancy, please submit a resume, an employment application and a cover letter demonstrating how you meet the stated minimum qualifications. The employment application (Part 1 – Pre-Interview Form S1000) can be downloaded from the website of NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation at www.parks.ny.gov/employment.

Please send your resume, employment application, and cover letter by email to nycvacancies@parks.ny.gov. You must include “Maintenance Assistant - DFRSP” in the title of your e-mail for consideration.

It is the responsibility of each applicant to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications and agency operating needs.

All qualified persons are encouraged to apply.