Maintenance Supervisor 1, SG-14

New-York-State-Department-of-Agriculture-and-Markets-; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; Full time

Job description

Position:Maintenance Supervisor 1, SG-14

Posting Dates: July 23, 2026 – August 2, 2026

Harvest your potential with the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Division of the New York State Fair and become a vital force in shaping iconic events! As part of our dedicated team, you’ll support our mission to create an educational hub for agriculture and commerce, deliver quality entertainment and learning, and champion the promotion and marketing of New York's agri-business. Your contributions will directly support economic growth, job creation, and revenue generation. Find your purpose in public service and cultivate a career that offers both professional and personal development. Join us and help build a stronger New York, rooted in tradition and poised for the future.

Position Information

The Department of Agriculture and Markets is seeking five Maintenance Supervisor 1s to oversee maintenance shops on the New York State Fairgrounds. The maintenance shops include paint, plumbing, carpentry, automotive, and electrical. The Fairgrounds are located at 581 State Fair Boulevard in Syracuse, NY, offering a comfortable work environment, and free parking. These are permanent, non-competitive, CSEA-represented positions working 40 hours per week, Monday-Friday.

The Maintenance Supervisor 1 supervises a crew of skilled, semi-skilled, and unskilled positions in maintenance, repair, installation and construction activities of the New York State Fairgrounds facilities, property, and equipment. The incumbent also performs skilled journey-level trades work, in one specific skilled trade and/or a combination of skilled and semiskilled duties in various skilled trades for the repair and maintenance of the Fairgrounds property.

There is one Maintenance Supervisor, SG-14 vacancy in each of the specified shops, with responsibilities of each shop listed below:

Paint

The Maintenance Supervisor 1 responsibilities within the Paint Shop include but are not limited to performing, as well as supervising and instructing others in preparing surfaces and applying coats of paint, varnish, and other finishes and stains to decorate and protect interior or exterior surfaces and fixtures of buildings, structures, furniture, equipment, and materials.

The Maintenance Supervisor 1 responsibilities within the Carpentry Shop including but are not limited to performing, as well as supervising and instructing others in journey-level carpentry work and construction and repair of structures and other items. Additional duties include roofing, millwork, furniture construction, furniture finishing and repair, cabinet work, and use of common construction tools and equipment. Incumbents may also install and adjust door and building hardware, including locks, door closures, doorknobs, hinges, door checks, sash fittings, and other lock work activities.

Automotive

The Maintenance Supervisor 1 responsibilities within the Automotive Shop include but are not limited to performing, as well as supervising and instructing others in skilled mechanical work in automotive repair including the maintenance, repair, and overhaul of gasoline, diesel-powered, and alternative fuel self-propelled and non-self-propelled motor-driven equipment. This position may also perform routine maintenance and mechanical repairs on disabled vehicles, construction, and other equipment on the fairgrounds.

Electrical

The Maintenance Supervisor 1 responsibilities within the Electrical Shop include but are not limited to performing, as well as supervising and instructing other skilled trades people in repairs, maintaining and installing electrical systems and equipment such as motors, wiring, switches, alarm systems, controls, traffic signals and related equipment, such as radios, televisions, and music players.

These Maintenance Supervisor 1 positions are in the CSEA Salary Grade (SG) 14. The starting salary of the CSEA SG-14 is $56,506/year.

The candidates appointed to these positions will be eligible to participate in the New York State Performance Evaluation Program. Through this program, employees receive yearly performance evaluations. Performance advances are payable to CSEA employees whose base annual salary is below the job rate for their current position and who were rated "Satisfactory" or its equivalent on their yearly performance evaluation. Performance advance payments are added to an employee's annual salary. Over time, yearly performance advances may lead to the SG-14 job rate salary of $68,630/ year!

These positions offer excellent benefits! Benefits include but are not limited to inexpensive Health Insurance options, free Dental and Vision coverage, NYS Pension Plan membership, and generous paid time off. Within the first year, you are eligible for 5 days of personal time, 13 vacation days, 13 sick days, and 13 paid holidays!

As a New York State employee, you could potentially qualify to participate in theFederal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)! The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on your direct loans after you have made 120qualifying monthly payments under an accepted repayment plan and while working full-time for the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets or anothereligible employer.

Minimum Qualifications

Non-competitive: One year of trade experience subsequent to the completion of an apprenticeship or equivalent training and experience such as that required for a Trades Specialist (Carpenter), Trades Specialist (Electrician), Service & Repair Mechanic (Electronics), Trades Generalist, Grounds Construction Supervisor, Trades Specialist (Locksmith), Trades Specialist (Machinist), Trades Specialist (Mason & Plasterer), Service & Repair Mechanic (Motor Equipment), Trades Specialist (Painter), Trades Specialist (Plumber & Steamfitter), Service & Repair Mechanic (HVAC-R), Trades Specialist (Roofing), or Trades Specialist (Welder).

The incumbent in the Maintenance Supervisor 1 position will not receive tenure rights until the completion of five years of continuous service in the Non-Competitive Class.

The Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity, and reasonable accommodations and/or modifications as necessary, for qualified persons with disabilities. If you are in need of a reasonable accommodation, please visit: https://agriculture.ny.gov/employment-information .

Additional Position Information

Negotiating Unit: CSEA

Number of Vacancies: Five

Status of Vacancy: Full-time; Permanent

Jurisdictional Class: Non-Competitive

Civil Service List(s): Eligible Lists Do Not Exist

New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets