Maintenance Assistant
Listed on 2026-10-17
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Trades / Skilled Labor
Construction Labor & Trades, Building Maintenance, General Labor, Heavy Equipment Operator
Description
- Operate heavy equipment such as trucks, tractors, bulldozers, loaders, skid steers,etc.
- Operate light equipment such as power mowers, chain saws, drills, power saws, etc.
- Perform a variety of tasks utilizing power and manual hand tools including but not limited to: saws, hammers, drills, sanders, and stationary power tools.
- Possess the ability to perform a variety of construction trades including but not limited to masonry, carpentry, roofing, and electrical.
- Possession of a valid Class A or B Commercial Driver's License preferred, but not required.
- Operate heavy equipment such as trucks, tractors, bulldozers, loaders, skid steers,etc.
- Operate light equipment such as power mowers, chain saws, drills, power saws, etc.
- Perform a variety of tasks utilizing power and manual hand tools including but not limited to: saws, hammers, drills, sanders, and stationary power tools.
- Possess the ability to perform a variety of construction trades including but not limited to masonry, carpentry, roofing, and electrical.
- Possession of a valid Class A or B Commercial Driver's License preferred, but not required.
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 and maintain a valid New York State driver's license appropriate for the type of vehicle to be operated.
Additional Comments- Must have a valid driver's license or demonstrate the ability to meet the transportation needs of the position.
- Transportation needs of this position require use of a state vehicle and adhering to the Department's Vehicle Policy. You must have and maintain a valid driver's license for this 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 for emergency response.
- Must be available to respond to after-hours emergencies.
- Must be able to lift and move objects up to 80 pounds.
The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. Our work would not be possible without the diverse backgrounds, experiences, ideas, and abilities of our employees. DEC is committed to developing a workforce which represents the diverse population of New York State. DEC embraces a diverse and inclusive work environment by encouraging all individuals, including those with disabilities, to apply to open positions at the agency.
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