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NYS Department of Environmental Conservation · 3 hours ago

Maintenance Assistant

New Paltz, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

2+ years exp

The NYS Department of Environmental Conservation is responsible for maintaining and enhancing the natural resources of New York State. They are seeking a Maintenance Assistant who will perform construction, installation, maintenance, and repair tasks across various agency facilities.

Environmental ConsultingNon ProfitOutdoors

No H1B

Responsibilities

Performing construction, installation, maintenance, and repair tasks across a diverse range of agency facilities

Operating and performing maintenance and repair on various types of motor equipment, power tools, and manual hand tools

Performing moderate to heavy physical labor

Reading plans, specifications, and manuals

Effectively following written and oral directions

Working outdoors and performing all duties in adverse weather conditions

Qualification

Maintenance experienceMechanical workBlueprint readingTechnical mathTechnical communicationsPhysical laborAdverse weather workPersonal protective equipmentNegotiating difficult terrain

Required

Two years of full-time experience in maintenance or mechanical work under the supervision of a skilled tradesperson

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 (NYSCSEA-P) Applied Skilled Trades Certificate Program

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

Possess a valid New York State driver's license appropriate for the type of vehicle to be operated when required to operate motor vehicles

Must have a valid driver's license or demonstrate the ability to meet the transportation needs of the position

Use of personal protection equipment, including a respirator, will be required

Must be able to negotiate difficult terrain

Must be able to work in remote areas

Must be able to work in adverse weather conditions

Must be able to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds

Must be available for emergency response

Must be available to respond to after-hours emergencies

Preferred

Travel may be required

Overtime may be required

Overnight travel may be required

Weekends and holidays may be required

Company

NYS Department of Environmental Conservation

The dedicated professionals of New York State’s Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) are passionate about the outdoors and protecting the environment.

Founded in 1970

Albany, New York, USA

1001-5000 employees