Source: New York State Jobs · Bespree is not the employer.
The New York State Education Department’s (NYSED Office of Special Education and Access is seeking candidates for a Maintenance Assistant position in the New York State School for the Blind (NYSSB). Maintenance Assistants work under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor and perform a variety of semiskilled maintenance, repair, and related activities in one or a combination of mechanical, building, construction, motor vehicle and electrical trades.
The incumbent will perform activities in support of the overall repair work on structures and equipment using hand and portable power tools, shop equipment, and measuring and testing instruments.
The incumbent may occasionally operate trucks and light construction equipment and may also perform journey level activities under supervision or after receiving detailed instruction.
The incumbent may supervise unskilled staff as necessary.
Duties of this position will include, but not be limited to, the following:
Non-Competitive Appointment: Candidates 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*; 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; AND possess a valid New York State driver’s license.
*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.
It is essential that candidates clearly and concisely indicate exactly how they meet the above minimum qualifications in their resume. Failure to show how you meet the minimum qualifications above may result in disqualification and removal from consideration.
This will be a contingent permanent, non-competitive appointment. Promotions and transfers may change appointees’ negotiating unit. Candidates should be aware that changes in negotiating units may affect their salary, insurance, and other benefits. Verification of experience and/or coursework will be required at the time of interview for all candidates. Candidates are required to possess Valid NYS Driver’s license at the time of hire. Continued employment as a Maintenance Assistant is dependent upon maintaining a Valid NYS Driver’s license. Failure to maintain a Valid NYS Driver’s license will result in removal from employment. Fingerprinting through the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Division of Criminal Justice Services, a background check with the Office of Children and Family Services and clearance from the Justice Center Staff Exclusion List is required for employment. Fees associated with this process are at the applicant’s expense. Fees associated with fingerprinting do not apply if applicant’s fingerprints exist in the NYS TEACH System. This will be a 12-month position. The work schedule for this position includes hours of Monday through Friday, 7:00am-3:30pm.
This position leads to a maximum salary of $54,773 based on annual performance advances. For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.
New York State Education Department (NYSED) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS Human Rights Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic violence victim status, gender identity, prior conviction records, prior arrests, youthful offender adjudications, or sealed records.
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Source: New York State Jobs · Bespree is not the employer.
The New York State Education Department’s (NYSED Office of Special Education and Access is seeking candidates for a Maintenance Assistant position in the New York State School for the Blind (NYSSB). Maintenance Assistants work under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor and perform a variety of semiskilled maintenance, repair, and related activities in one or a combination of mechanical, building, construction, motor vehicle and electrical trades.
The incumbent will perform activities in support of the overall repair work on structures and equipment using hand and portable power tools, shop equipment, and measuring and testing instruments.
The incumbent may occasionally operate trucks and light construction equipment and may also perform journey level activities under supervision or after receiving detailed instruction.
The incumbent may supervise unskilled staff as necessary.
Duties of this position will include, but not be limited to, the following:
Non-Competitive Appointment: Candidates 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*; 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; AND possess a valid New York State driver’s license.
*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.
It is essential that candidates clearly and concisely indicate exactly how they meet the above minimum qualifications in their resume. Failure to show how you meet the minimum qualifications above may result in disqualification and removal from consideration.
This will be a contingent permanent, non-competitive appointment. Promotions and transfers may change appointees’ negotiating unit. Candidates should be aware that changes in negotiating units may affect their salary, insurance, and other benefits. Verification of experience and/or coursework will be required at the time of interview for all candidates. Candidates are required to possess Valid NYS Driver’s license at the time of hire. Continued employment as a Maintenance Assistant is dependent upon maintaining a Valid NYS Driver’s license. Failure to maintain a Valid NYS Driver’s license will result in removal from employment. Fingerprinting through the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Division of Criminal Justice Services, a background check with the Office of Children and Family Services and clearance from the Justice Center Staff Exclusion List is required for employment. Fees associated with this process are at the applicant’s expense. Fees associated with fingerprinting do not apply if applicant’s fingerprints exist in the NYS TEACH System. This will be a 12-month position. The work schedule for this position includes hours of Monday through Friday, 7:00am-3:30pm.
This position leads to a maximum salary of $54,773 based on annual performance advances. For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.
New York State Education Department (NYSED) is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. NYS Human Rights Law prohibits discrimination because of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, domestic violence victim status, gender identity, prior conviction records, prior arrests, youthful offender adjudications, or sealed records.
Interested in a job with New York State, but don’t know where to start?
Visit these links for information on working for New York State:
Generous benefits of working for New York State, including, but not limited to, the following:
Holiday & Paid Time Off
Health Care Benefits
Additional Benefits
New York State agencies, departments, and public authorities provide services across healthcare, engineering, administration, public safety, the trades, and other areas.