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No Location CountyFranklin Street AddressCamp Colby CitySaranac Lake StateNY Zip Code12983 Job Specifics Duties DescriptionPerforms journey-level work in the repair and maintenance of facilities and equipment. Supervise/train others in maintenance, repair, installation and construction activities, giving instructions, and observing and inspecting work performed to insure that instructions have been followed and that the quality of the work is satisfactory. Must have ability to plan and lay out construction, repair and maintenance projects and have a working knowledge of applicable standards and plumbing and electrical code regulations. Must perform a variety of skilled and semiskilled maintenance, repair, installation and construction tasks in the mechanical, building, motor equipment and electrical trades. All tasks are to be conducted in a safe manner, with any injuries/illnesses reported immediately to supervisor. On occasion, may be expected to orally communicate with administrators and others in an agency or State facility on the reasons why work is being accomplished in the manner selected. Must be able to work with considerable independence as is typical of a craftsperson. This position will spend 6mos supervising Camp Colby and 6mos at the Ray Brook Office
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NYS Department of Civil Service
Trades Generalist
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A Maintenance Helper or Assistant assists maintenance mechanics. Repairs and maintains equipment and machines, such as cars or heating systems. May assemble or adjust machines as directed by a head mechanic.
$40,315 / year median in New York
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Date Posted:
08/31/26Applications Due:
09/14/26Vacancy ID:
222793 Position Information NY HELPNo AgencyEnvironmental Conservation, Department of TitleTrades Generalist Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance Salary GradeHourly Bargaining UnitOSU- Operational Services Unit (CSEA) Salary RangeFrom $24.
No Mandatory overtime?
No Compressed workweek allowed?
No Telecommuting allowed?
No Location CountyFranklin Street AddressCamp Colby CitySaranac Lake StateNY Zip Code12983 Job Specifics Duties DescriptionPerforms journey-level work in the repair and maintenance of facilities and equipment. Supervise/train others in maintenance, repair, installation and construction activities, giving instructions, and observing and inspecting work performed to insure that instructions have been followed and that the quality of the work is satisfactory. Must have ability to plan and lay out construction, repair and maintenance projects and have a working knowledge of applicable standards and plumbing and electrical code regulations. Must perform a variety of skilled and semiskilled maintenance, repair, installation and construction tasks in the mechanical, building, motor equipment and electrical trades. All tasks are to be conducted in a safe manner, with any injuries/illnesses reported immediately to supervisor. On occasion, may be expected to orally communicate with administrators and others in an agency or State facility on the reasons why work is being accomplished in the manner selected. Must be able to work with considerable independence as is typical of a craftsperson. This position will spend 6mos supervising Camp Colby and 6mos at the Ray Brook Office
- Building and grounds maintenance at both facilities
- Manage vehicle and equipment fleet, including repairs, distribution and purchasing.
- planning, scoping, and facilitating construction projects.
- coordinating public water system testing and repairs.
- coordinating fire inspections and abatements/repairs and general management of both facilities.
- coordinate, spec, and supervise construction projects
- ensure public water supply is safe following DOH regulations
- ensure Camp Colby is ready for summer operation and secured for winter shutdown Minimum QualificationsFour years of full-time experience in a trade under a skilled tradesperson which would provide training equivalent to that given in a training, apprenticeship, or equivalent program; or an equivalent combination of experience and training gained by completion of technical courses in skilled trades at a school, institute, or branch of the Armed Services.