Location: New York,NY, USA
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. Duties Description Under the direction of the Physical Plant Manager or another supervisor within the Maintenance Complex, the selected candidate will perform semi-skilled duties associated with the maintenance and repair of park buildings, utility systems and park grounds. Duties may include: Assist supervisors with coordinating activities and scheduling of work to be performed to ensure the effective utilization of staff, materials, and equipment; and to ensure the timely completion of projects. Provide written progress/work reports. Assist supervisors with tracking attendance and evaluating performance of seasonal staff in the absence of a supervisor. Operate various power tools and heavy equipment such as front-end loaders, bobcats, tractors, and dump trucks. Assist with housekeeping and groundskeeping functions, as needed. Assist in other areas of the park, as needed, and perform other duties as assigned. Additional Comments OPERATING NEEDS: Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license that allows the candidate to legally operate a motor vehicle in New York State as a term and condition of employment. This position is 40 hours per week. Must be able to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, as needed. Must be well organized and proficient in Microsoft Office products including Excel, Word, and Outlook. Must possess effective communication skills. Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. May be required to report to other facilities within the NYC region on an as-needed basis. DOWNSTATE ADJUSTMENT: $3,400 BENEFITS: Generous benefits package, worth approximately 65% of salary, including: Paid Time Off: o CSEA: 44 days - 13 Vacation days, 13 Sick days, and 5 Personal Leave days, 13 Holidays. Health Care Benefits: o Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs. o Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost Additional Benefits: o New York State Employees' Retirement System (ERS) Membership o NYS Deferred Compensation o Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds o Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) o Paid Parental / Family Leave To learn more about our benefits, visit: Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity. Name Personnel Telephone Fax Email Address ...@parks.ny.gov Address Street 163 West 125th Street 17th Floor City New York State NY Zip Code 10027 Notes on Applying APPLICATION PROCEDURE: If you feel you meet the minimum qualifications and agency operating needs and are interested in being considered for this vacancy, please submit a resume, an employment application and a cover letter demonstrating how you meet the stated minimum qualifications. The employment application (Part 1 - Pre-Interview Form S1000) can be downloaded from the website of NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation at www.parks.ny.gov/employment. Please send your resume, employment application, and cover letter by email to ...@parks.ny.gov. You must include Maintenance Assistant - DFRSP in the title of your e-mail for consideration. It is the responsibility of each applicant to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications and agency operating needs. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply.