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If you are contacted for such information by these methods, or any other method, please verify the identity of the individual before transmitting such information to that person.</p> <p>Note: For questions about the job posting, please contact the agency that posted this position by using the contact information provided on the "Contact" tab for the position.</p> <p>Review Vacancy</p> <p>Date Posted 07/15/25</p> <p>Applications Due07/25/25</p> <p>Vacancy ID192428</p> <ul> <li>Basics </li><li>Schedule </li><li>Location </li><li>Job Specifics </li><li>How to Apply </li></ul> <p>NY HELPNo</p> <p>AgencyTransportation, Department of</p> <p>TitleMaintenance Assistant</p> <p>Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance</p> <p>Salary Grade09</p> <p>Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)</p> <p>Salary RangeFrom $51641 to $61413 Annually</p> <p>Employment Type Full-Time</p> <p>Appointment Type Permanent</p> <p>Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class</p> <p>Travel Percentage 0%</p> <p>Workweek Mon-Fri</p> <p>Hours Per Week 40</p> <p>Workday</p> <p>From 6:30 AM</p> <p>To 3 PM</p> <p>Flextime allowed? No</p> <p>Mandatory overtime? Yes</p> <p>Compressed workweek allowed? No</p> <p>Telecommuting allowed? No</p> <p>County Albany</p> <p>Street Address Region 1 - Transportation Maintenance</p> <p>16 Maple Rd</p> <p>City Voorheesville</p> <p>StateNY</p> <p>Zip Code12186</p> <p>Duties Description Duties may include but are not limited to:</p> <ul> <li>Operates machine tools. </li><li>Repairs, maintains, and services mechanical equipment. </li><li>Performs routine replacements and repair of plumbing and steam fitting equipment and installation of new equipment. </li><li>Performs semiskilled carpentry activities, including repairing doors, windows, railings, and locks. </li><li>Operates and maintains heating and hot water equipment. </li><li>Performs semiskilled masonry repairs. </li><li>Assists in painting and decorating work. </li><li>Performs the routine tasks of the electrical trade, including repairing electrical equipment. </li><li>Applicant must be able to perform moderate to heavy manual labor. </li><li>When deemed necessary by supervisor, Maintenance Assistants may be assigned to other maintenance activities, such as snow and ice control. When required to operate motor vehicles, candidates must possess a valid Class B New York State driver's license appropriate for the type of vehicle to be operated </li></ul> <p>Responsibilities may include serving a role within the Incident Command System to support the department's response to regional and statewide emergency situations.</p> <p>Minimum Qualifications To be considered for permanent appointment, candidates the eligible candidate must meet the following minimum qualifications:</p> <p>Non-competitive: 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.</p> <ul> <li>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. </li></ul> <p>When required to operate motor vehicles, candidates must possess a valid New York State driver's license appropriate for the type of vehicle to be operated.</p> <p>Additional Comments Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.</p> <p>The starting salary for this position is $51,641.00. This amount is comprised of the base salary of $42,641 with an additional geographic pay differential of $9,000, specific to this title and location.</p> <p>Cannabis use is not permitted for employees in this title. Cannabis use will be tested for during the pre-employment screening process and may be the basis for disqualification for employment or may be a basis for removal from employment.</p> <p>_<strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>__</strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></p> <p>The New York State Department of Transportation is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women, minority group members, disabled persons and Veterans are encouraged to apply. Upon request, reasonable accommodations will be provided for the disabled.</p> <p><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>____</strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></p> <p>In compliance with Public Law 99-603, candidates selected for appointment must provide an original document to prove their citizenship and/or legal right to work in the United States.</p> <p>Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.</p> <p>Name Region 1 Administrative Group</p> <p>Telephone</p> <p>Fax (518) 477-1570</p> <p>Email Address dot.sm.r01.administration@dot.ny.gov</p> <p>Address</p> <p>Street NYS Department of Transportation</p> <p>50 Wolf Road</p> <p>City Albany</p> <p>State NY</p> <p>Zip Code 12232</p> <p>Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should submit a letter of interest and a current resume, titled by last name, with the Notice Number R01-25-071 and last name in the subject line and referenced in the letter of interest no later than July 25, 2025 to:</p> <p>NYS Department of Transportation</p> <p>Region 1 Administrative Group</p> <p>50 Wolf Road, Albany, NY 12232</p> <p>Email: dot.sm.r01.administration@dot.ny.gov</p> <p>Fax: (518) 477-1570</p>