NY HELP No Agency Education Department, State Title Maintenance Assistant, Box PIMS-788/01075 Occupational Category No Preference Salary Grade 09 Bargaining Unit OSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA) Salary Range From $41399 to $50884 Annually Employment Type Full-Time Appointment Type Contingent Permanent Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class Travel Percentage 0% Workweek Mon-Fri Hours Per Week 37.5 Workday From 8 AM To 4 PM Flextime allowed? No Mandatory overtime? No Compressed workweek allowed? No Telecommuting allowed? No County Albany Street Address Office of Performance Improvement and Management Services Office of Facilities and Business Services City Albany State NY Zip Code 12234 Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates must have 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; AND possess a valid New York State driver’s license.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.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Preference may be given to candidates who have: Ability to work comfortably at heights such as climbing ladders, working on scaffolds, platforms, and lifts. Ability to push, pull, lift, and carry heavy objects and equipment (50+ lbs.) Ability to follow written and verbal directions, ensure follow through on assignments and seek assistance or report concerns when needed. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Duties Description The New York State Education Department’s (NYSED)’s Office of Facilities and Business Services is seeking candidates for a Maintenance Assistant position in the Cultural Education Center. Maintenance Assistants work under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor and perform a variety of semiskilled maintenance, repair, and related activities in one or a combination of mechanical, building, construction, motor vehicle and electrical trades. The incumbent will perform activities in support of the overall repair work on structures and equipment using hand and portable power tools, shop equipment, and measuring and testing instruments. The incumbent may occasionally operate trucks and light construction equipment and may also perform journey level activities under supervision or after receiving detailed instruction. The incumbent may supervise unskilled staff as necessary. Duties of this position will include, but not be limited to, the following: Perform a variety of tasks utilizing power and manual hand tools including but not limited to saws, hammers, drills, sanders, and stationary power tools; Perform routine repetitive semi-skilled maintenance and repair of plumbing, electrical, carpentry, masonry and other facility services and equipment; Perform general grounds maintenance tasks such as clearing sites, mowing lawns, trimming, and removing trees and shrubs, maintaining roads and sidewalks, snow and ice removal, collection/pick-up of trash and other obstructions from the building and surrounding areas; Perform general facilities maintenance such as cleaning common areas, offices and restrooms, painting and moving furniture; Troubleshoot facility, equipment and/or machinery problems and work to resolve concerns in a timely manner; Perform routine repairs and maintenance on equipment and facility structures; Operate a motor vehicle, other motorized equipment, and a variety of light mechanized construction equipment. Operate small equipment including manual/electrical pallet jack; May work outside in various temperatures and inclement weather for extended periods of time; Analyze project needs and communicate same to supervisor and crew as applicable; As directed, may supervise appropriate subordinates to accomplish required tasks and duties; Serve as one of the primary point of contacts on-sight for contractors and vendors; and May perform journeymen level activities under supervision or after receiving detailed instructions. Additional Comments CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: This will be a Contingent-permanent, non-competitive appointment. Promotions and transfers may change appointees’ negotiating unit. Candidates should be aware that changes in negotiating units may affect their salary, insurance, and other benefits. Verification of a valid New York State driver’s license will be required at the time of interview for all candidates. Candidates are required to possess a valid New York State driver’s license at the time of hire. Continued employment as a Maintenance Assistant is dependent upon maintaining a valid New York State driver’s license. Failure to maintain a valid New York State driver’s license will result in removal from employment. Incumbents of this position are considered essential personnel. The work schedule for this position includes hours of Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:00pm.This position leads to a maximum salary of $50,884.00 based on annual performance advances.APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by September 18, 2024, to omsjobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). Your resume must clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. You must include the Box number (PIMS-788/01075) of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. Links to application materials will not be accepted (i.e., Google Docs). Your social security number may be required to confirm your eligibility.New York State Education Department (NYSED) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS Human Rights Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic violence victim status, gender identity, prior conviction records, prior arrests, youthful offender adjudications, or sealed records. Interested in a job with New York State, but don’t know where to start? Visit these links for information on working for New York State: https://www.cs.ny.gov/jobseeker/ https://www.cs.ny.gov/pio/publications/gettingajob.pdfGenerous benefits of working for New York State, including, but not limited to, the following:Holiday & Paid Time Off Thirteen (13) paid holidays annually. Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave in year one, increasing to 20+ days with additional years of service. Five (5) days of paid personal leave annually. Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually for PEF/CSEA and eight (8) days paid sick leave annually for M/C. Annual professional leave and educational leave opportunities for eligible staff.Health Care Benefits Eligible employees and dependents can choose from a variety of affordable and generous health insurance programs. Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost.Additional Benefits Enrollment in the New York State pension system which has earned the distinction of being one of the best-managed and best-funded plans in the nation OR Optional Retirement Defined Contribution Plan with 8% salary match (eligibility requirements apply). NYS Deferred Compensation and an exclusive 403(b) Optional Retirement Savings Plan. Paid Parental Leave for all employees and Paid Family Leave (M/C Only). Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Opportunities for telecommuting. Eligibility for various life insurance options. Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.Name Office of Human Resources Management Telephone (518) 474-5215 Fax (518) 486-5631 Email Address omsjobs@nysed.gov Address Street NYS Education Department 89 Washington Avenue, Room 528 EB, OHRM City Albany State NY Zip Code 12234 Notes on Applying APPLICATION: Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by September 18, 2024, to omsjobs@nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). Your resume must clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. You must include the Box number (PIMS-788/01075) of the position in the subject line of your email and cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. Links to application materials will not be accepted (i.e., Google Docs). Your social security number may be required to confirm your eligibility.
