Review Vacancy
AgencyTransportation, Department of
TitleMaintenance Assistant (Region 9)
Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance
Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $50399 to $59884 Annually
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 operated.
Duties Description Duties include but are not limited to:
• General maintenance of all facilities in Tioga Residency coverage area, including the Owego and Nichols Rest Areas.
• Apply a working knowledge of the methods, materials, tools, equipment used within the Department as indicated for the position; apply a working knowledge of safety standards and procedures and applicable codes and regulations.
• Perform moderate to heavy manual labor; climb ladders and work at heights on scaffolds and platforms.
• Perform routine replacement and repair of plumbing of potable water systems and steam fitting equipment and installation of new equipment according to layouts provided by the supervisor by cutting, fitting and threading pipe; removing existing pipes and fixtures. Must understand natural gas and propane fired heating systems.
• Perform routine maintenance and operation of Clivus Multrum Composting toilet systems at Rest Areas.
• Cut, weld, and braze a variety of metal materials and equipment.
• Perform semi-skilled carpentry activities including repairing doors, windows, stairs, railings, locks, and door hardware. Construction of miscellaneous small buildings/roof structures to protect equipment and materials, from wood and metal materials. This also includes concrete form work, concrete flat work, foundation slab/sidewalk work and other miscellaneous concrete repairs.
• Operate and maintain heating and hot water equipment by replacing parts such as filters, pumps, and cleaning equipment.
• Perform routine tasks of the electrical trade, including repairing electrical equipment such as overhead door motors, switches, outlets, lights, and running new circuits.
• As assigned, operate a motor vehicle and operate trucks and equipment.
• Must respond to emergency call-outs within one hour.
• Maintenance Assistant may supervise others.
• Specific duties will be discussed at the time of the interview.
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 $50,399. This amount is comprised of the base salary of $41,399 with an additional geographic pay differential of $9,000, specific to this title and location.
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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.
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*Telecommuting: Opportunities to telecommute will be discussed at interview.
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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. ________________________________________
In compliance with Public Law 99-603, candidates selected for appointment must provide an original document to prove their citizenship and/or legal right to work in the United States
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address Ron.Romanosky@dot.ny.gov
Address
Street NYS Department of Transportation
1497 State Route 96
Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should submit a letter of interest and a current resume with the Notice Number R9-24-68 in the subject line and referenced in the letter of interest no later than November 8, 2024