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AgencyTransportation, Department of

TitleMaintenance Assistant (Region 10)

Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary Grade09

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $41399 to $50884 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 7 AM

To 3:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? Yes

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Suffolk

Street Address 1400 Walt Whitman Road South Service Road

City Melville

StateNY

Zip Code11747

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.

Cannabis use is not permitted for employees in this title and assignment. Cannabis use will be tested for during the pre-employment screening process and may be the basis for disqualification for employment or may be a basis for removal from employment.

Duties Description Maintenance Assistants perform a variety of semiskilled repairs and related activities at the Residency, Sub-yards and at the LIWC for the proper operation, maintenance and repair of buildings and facility equipment.

The following tasks include plumbing, welding, carpentry, interior and exterior painting, masonry repairs, electrical work including repairing electrical equipment, computer operations, installation of roofing materials, operation, and maintenance of heating and hot water equipment.

Maintenance Assistants assist Regional General Mechanic in facility maintenance projects. They also coordinate contractor provided services, order supplies, use computer to research and purchase products, and perform special tasks as assigned.

The maintenance and operation work of the LIWC covers the following items: interactive kiosks and video screens building management system (BMS) controlled units including gas boilers, pumps, water heaters and variable air handlers; lighting including computerized lighting controllers and solar powered parking lot lamps; fire detection system; automated public entrance/exit doors and rollup garage door; irrigation sprinkler system; and a 150 KW natural gas emergency generator.

The selected candidate must be able to respond to emergency call outs and respond within one (1) hour of being called.

Responsibilities may include serving a role within the Incident Command System to support the department's response to regional and statewide emergency situations.

Additional Comments Long Island Welcome Center (LIWC) located at:
1500 Long Island Expressway
Dix Hills, NY 11746

Additional geographic pay differential is $9,000 specific to this title and location.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Administrative Services Office

Telephone (631) 952-6171

Fax (631) 952-6169

Email Address dot.sm.r10.administrative.services@dot.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Department of Transportation - Region 10

250 Veterans Memorial Highway

City Hauppauge

State NY

Zip Code 11788

Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should submit a letter of interest and resume with the Notice Number R10-24-82 in the subject line and referenced in the letter of interest no later than August 17, 2024 to:

NYS Department of Transportation – Region 10
250 Veterans Memorial Highway Hauppauge, NY 11788
Fax: (631) 952-6169
Email: dot.sm.r10.administrative.services@dot.ny.gov

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@oer.ny.gov.

The New York State Department of Transportation is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women, minority group members, disabled persons and Veterans are encouraged to apply. Upon request, reasonable accommodations will be provided for the disabled.

In compliance with Public Law 99-603, candidates selected for appointment must provide an original document to prove their citizenship and/or legal right to work in the United States.