NYS Department of Environmental Conservation · 10 hours ago
Maintenance Assistant
Ridge, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
2+ years expThe NYS Department of Environmental Conservation is seeking a Maintenance Assistant to perform semiskilled maintenance and repair work on structures and equipment. The role involves operating light equipment, assisting with various construction trades, and maintaining public use sites.
Environmental ConsultingNon ProfitOutdoors
No H1B
Responsibilities
Operate light equipment such as power mowers, chain saws, drills, power saws, etc
Perform a variety of tasks utilizing power and manual hand tools including but not limited to: saws, hammers, drills, sanders, and stationary power tools
Assist with a variety of construction trades including but not limited to masonry, carpentry, and electrical
Assist in Dock Building and maintaining various public use sites which includes mowing, trash pickup and installing signage
Qualification
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 (NYS CSEA-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
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
Travel may be required
Overtime may be required
Overnight travel may be required
Weekends and holidays may be required
Must be available for emergency response
Must be available to respond to after-hours emergencies
Must be able to lift and move objects up to 80 pounds
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.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
2024-11-07Grant
Leadership Team
Christina McLaughlin
Urban and Community Forestry Partnership Coordinator
Nathaniel Barber
Chief Legal Information Officer
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