Maintenance Assistant-Campgrounds

Specific duties to be performed may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Perform a variety of semi-skilled maintenance, repair, installation, and construction tasks in one or more of the mechanical (HVAC), carpentry, painting, electrical, plumbing, and masonry trades
• Work under the direction of a field supervisor and follow written and verbal instructions
• Operate equipment such as trucks, tractors, front end loaders, mowers, chain saws, power tools, etc.
• Possess working knowledge of methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in trades to which assigned
• Perform moderate to heavy manual labor
• Maintain records of work completed via spreadsheet
• Perform grounds keeping and landscaping duties as needed including road and trail maintenance, mowing and weed whacking, and building maintenance and repairs
• Perform snow removal

Project Funding and Duration:

This Maintenance Assistant position is a seasonal 6-month position working 40 hours/week Monday-Friday, with NYS DEC. The typical workday is 8:00am

• 4:30pm, with a 30-minute lunch break.

The start date of this position is May 1st and is anticipated to end October 31, 2026, but may continue if funding is available.

Benefits:

This position has the option to join the NYS Employee's Retirement System and the CSEA Union. This position is eligible to receive certifications for the following, but are not limited to: NYS DEC CPR/First Aid NYS Game of Logging NYS Annual Trainings Must be able to negotiate difficult terrain, work in remote areas and in adverse weather conditions. Must be able to lift and move objects up to 50 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. Please be advised, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation does not use E-Verify, and we are unable to provide sponsorship for employment visa statuses (i.e. H-1B, Self-Sponsorship, STEM OPT).

Pay:

$19.33 per hour

Benefits:

Employee assistance program Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement

Work Location:

In person