Maintenance Assistant

Location: Watkins Glen

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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 06/05/26

Applications Due
06/19/26

Vacancy ID217452

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Agency Environmental Conservation, Department of

Title Maintenance Assistant

Occupational Category Skilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary Grade Hourly

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary Range From $19.33 to $19.33 Hourly

Employment Type

Part-Time

Part-time Percent 60%

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation Tuesday,Wednesday

Hours Per Week 24

Workday

From 7 AM

To 3:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Schuyler

Street Address 3361 Tower Hill Road

City Watkins Glen

StateNY

Zip Code
14891

Duties Description
1. Operation of heavy equipment such as tractors.

2. Operation of light equipment such as power mowers, chain saws, drills, power saws, etc.

3. Perform a variety of tasks utilizing power and manual hand tools including but not limited to: saws, hammers, drills, sanders, and stationary power tools.

4. Perform a variety of construction trades including but not limited to masonry, carpentry, minor electrical and minor plumbing.

5. Perform general janitorial/maintenance duties.

6. Tuesday and Wednesday would be work days with one additional weekday with flexibility.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Non-competitive:
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 operate

Additional Comments This is a seasonal, hourly appointment with an anticipated end date of 10/22/2026. 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.

Must have a valid driver's license or demonstrate the ability to meet the transportation needs of the 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 to respond to after-hours emergencies.

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

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