Maintenance Assistant (2 positions) - #03619 and 03617

The duties that the incumbent of the vacancy will be expected to perform. Duties Description Maintenance Assistants perform a variety of semiskilled maintenance, repair, and related activities. Specific duties and job requirements will include, but not be limited to, the following: Under direct supervision, assists a skilled trade (electrical, plumbing, carpentry, masonry, etc.) worker in the maintenance, repair and rehabilitation of canal buildings, facilities and related equipment; Assists in installation, maintenance and repair of canal equipment; Assists in repair and replacement of plumbing equipment; Assists in the painting of boats, walls, ceiling, wood and metal trimmings and ornaments and; Operates tools and machinery and ensures equipment is in proper working condition. The minimum qualifications required for this vacancy. Minimum Qualifications Must have 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•.

Additional Requirements:

Based on operational needs, candidates must possess a Class B driver's license with no Air Brake restrictions to operate a motor vehicle in NYS at the time of appointment & continuously thereafter or face possible administrative action up to and including termination. Candidates who possess a valid Class B driver's permit to operate a motor vehicle in NYS at the time of appointment will have up to five months from the date of appointment to obtain their Class B driver's license with Air Brake Endorsement or face possible administrative action up to and including termination. 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. •Please note that US Coast Guard or OTEDA Drug Testing is required for these positions.•Prior to appointment, the candidate must successfully complete pre-employment drug screening appropriate to the duties and responsibilities assigned. External candidates who cannot successfully complete the drug testing requirements may not be offered employment and/or have their job offer rescinded. Internal candidates (current employees) who do not successfully complete the pre-employment drug testing requirements may be subject to administrative action up to and including termination. •Please note that once appointed, this position is included in a random drug testing pool and therefore employees will be required to submit to random, periodic drug testing for the duration of their service in positions included in a random drug testing pool. •Additional comments regarding the vacancy. Additional Comments The New York State Canal Corporation offers its employees a generous and comprehensive benefits plan, which includes: Holiday & Paid Time Off Nine (9) paid holidays annually Four (4) paid floating holidays annually Earn up to thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave annually Earn five (5) days of paid personal leave annually Earn up to thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave annually Health Benefits Participation in the New York State Health Insurance Program (NYSHIP) and access to their variety of affordable health insurance options Pre-Tax contribution program Dental and Vision benefits at no additional cost Opt-Out incentive program Flex Spending Account (FSA) Additional Benefits CSEA representation and access to their benefits Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Professional development and promotional opportunities Qualified employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) New York State Employees' Retirement System (ERS) Membership NYS Deferred Compensation And many more… The New York State Canal Corporation (Canals), a subsidiary of the New York Power Authority, is responsible for overseeing and maintaining the 524-mile waterway for boating, recreation, tourism and agriculture. The New York State Canal System includes the Erie, Champlain, Oswego and Cayuga-Seneca canals, linking the Hudson River with the Great Lakes, the Finger Lakes and Lake Champlain. The 200-year-old NYS Canal System extends over 524 miles and plays important roles in New York's economic development, tourism industry and environmental stewardship. For more information on The New York State Canal Corporation's mission, values and opportunities, please visit https://www.canals.ny.gov/ Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.