Maintenance Assistant

NYS Department of Environmental Conservation; Town of Brownville (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation seeks an experienced maintenance worker to rehabilitate infrastructure across state facilities and grounds. The role requires manual labor, climbing, and operation of heavy equipment, with safety standards guiding all tasks.

Candidates must have two years of related experience or a two-year technical certificate and obtain a Class B CDL within 12 months. This hourly appointment runs through 3/31/2027, with potential continuation.

Qualifications

• Two years of full-time experience in maintenance or mechanical work or completion of a two-year technical school program.
• Must obtain a Class B CDL within 12 months of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and rehabilitate infrastructure including buildings, recreation facilities, bridges, dams, roads, trails, and wildlife areas.
• Perform moderate to heavy manual labor and operate heavy equipment.
• Adhere to safety standards and procedures.

Skills

Manual labor

Safety procedures

Height work

Education

Two-year technical school

Tools

CDL Class B

Job description

Duties Description

The candidate will perform maintenance and rehabilitation on infrastructure, including buildings, recreation facilities, bridges, dams, access roads, trails, boundary lines, and wildlife management areas.

Description

Duties Description

The candidate will perform maintenance and rehabilitation on infrastructure, including buildings, recreation facilities, bridges, dams, access roads, trails, boundary lines, and wildlife management areas.

They will be required to perform moderate to heavy manual labor; climb a ladder and work at heights on scaffolds and platforms; operate heavy equipment, large tractors, and mowers; transport heavy equipment and haul gravel; and adhere to all applicable safety standards and procedures.

Qualifications

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.

Must obtain a Class B CDL within 12 months of appointment with appropriate endorsements and no airbrake restriction.

Additional Comments

This is a hourly appointment currently funded through 3/31/2027, with a likelihood of continuing beyond that date. Program needs and funding will determine actual termination date.

Actual work schedule, duties and travel requirements may vary and will be discussed at the interview.

Transportation needs of this position require use of a state vehicle and adhering to the Department's Vehicle Policy. You must have and maintain a valid driver's license for this position.

Must be able to negotiate difficult terrain.

Must be able to work in remote areas.

Must be able to work in adverse weather conditions.

Travel may be required.

Overtime may be required.

Overnight travel may be required.

Weekends and holidays may be required.

Must be available for emergency response.

Must be available to respond to after-hours emergencies.

Must obtain a Class B CDL within 12 months of appointment with appropriate endorsements and no air brake restriction.

Will be subject to the Federal Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act (OTETA) of 1991, which requires employee testing for drug and alcohol abuse.

Must be able to lift and move objects up to 80 pounds.

The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. Our work would not be possible without the diverse backgrounds, experiences, ideas, and abilities of our employees. DEC is committed to developing a workforce which represents the diverse population of New York State. DEC embraces a diverse and inclusive work environment by encouraging all individuals, including those with disabilities, to apply to open positions at the agency.

If you are a person with a disability and wish to request that a reasonable accommodation be provided for you to participate in a job interview, please email: [e-mail].

Please be advised, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation does not use E-Verify, and we are unable to provide sponsorship for employment visa statuses (i.e. H-1B, Self-Sponsorship, STEM OPT).