Maintenance Assistant

$49,193 - $49,405/Yr

State of New York - Warrensburg, NY

Full-time - Entry Level

Warrensburg, NY

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Maintenance Assistant position at the New York State Department of Transportation involves performing a variety of maintenance and mechanical tasks under the supervision of skilled tradespersons. The role is essential for ensuring the proper functioning of mechanical equipment and facilities, contributing to the overall maintenance operations of the department.

Responsibilities

• Operates machine tools.
• Repairs, maintains, and services mechanical equipment.
• Performs routine replacements and repairs of plumbing and steam fitting equipment and installs new equipment.
• Performs semiskilled carpentry activities, including repairing doors, windows, railings, and locks.
• Operates and maintains heating and hot water equipment.
• Performs semiskilled masonry repairs.
• Assists in painting and decorating work.
• Performs routine tasks of the electrical trade, including repairing electrical equipment.
• Performs moderate to heavy manual labor as required.
• May be assigned to other maintenance activities, such as snow and ice control.
• Serves a role within the Incident Command System to support the department's response to regional and statewide emergency situations.

Requirements

• Two years of full-time experience in maintenance or mechanical work under the supervision of a skilled tradesperson.
• Completion of an appropriate two-year technical school course at a school, institute, or branch of the Armed Services, such as the NYS CSEA-P Applied Skilled Trades Certificate Program, or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Possession of a valid New York State driver's license appropriate for the type of vehicle to be operated.

Benefits

• Full-time employment with a permanent appointment.
• Salary range from $49,193 to $49,405 annually.