Maintenance Assistant

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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 03/04/26

Applications Due
03/18/26

Vacancy ID210841

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Agency Labor, Department of

Title Maintenance Assistant

Occupational Category Skilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary Grade
09

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary Range From $42641 to $52413 Annually

Employment Type

Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 65%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 7 AM

To 3 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Albany

Street Address 1220 Washington Ave, Bldg 12

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code
12226

Duties Description Under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor 1 and Property Staff the incumbent will:

* Must possess a valid NYS Driver's License.

* Ability to lift 50 lbs.

* Operate material handling equipment, move furniture and office equipment as needed at various sites.

* Perform activities and building construction tasks typical of a variety of trade specialties.

* Performs semi-skilled carpentry activities including repairing doors, windows, window sashes, storm windows, stairs, railings, furniture, locks, and door hardware.

* Operating shop machinery to make and assemble bookcases, shelves, tables, trenches, signs, and modular furniture.

* Erecting and moving partitions, painting, and decorating work by performing interior and exterior painting not requiring fine finish or decorative treatment; staining and finishing wood and furniture.

* Ability to properly use painting equipment, install wallpaper; and spray-painting surfaces and equipment.

* Laying and repairing electrical/data cables and wires.

* Installing and maintaining lighting fixtures, outlets, and switches. Adjusting points and contacts on electrical equipment.

* Initiate and maintain relationships across a diverse set of stakeholders.

* Ability to travel within the Capital Region and occasionally throughout NYS and complete work orders and or moves as required.

Minimum Qualifications Qualified candidates should copy the below web address into your browser to complete the online application for the Department of Labor.

(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./apply2dol

Non-Competitive

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.

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.

Preferred Qualifications:

* Ability to initiate and maintain relationships across a diverse set of stakeholders.

* Must possess a valid NYS CDL

* Ability to lift 50 lbs

* Ability to operate material handling equipment

* Perform basic building maintenance and repair tasks using the appropriate tools and equipment

* Utilize computer equipment to complete work order documentation

* Perform vehicle safety inspections as required

Additional Comments Candidates with no previous state service will begin at the starting rate of the salary range listed above.

If you are a current NYS employee and have questions regarding salary, please contact the Business Services Center (BSC): , BSCHR.gov.

As this position requires travel, the appointee must have a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State and have a motor vehicle or otherwise demonstrate their capacity to meet the transportation needs of the position.

Employment at the Department of Labor is contingent upon the maintenance of a valid work authorization and necessary…