<p>Please note: State agencies that contact job applicants do not usually request personal or financial information via text message or over the phone in connection with your response to a job posting. 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 12/02/25</p> <p>Applications Due12/16/25</p> <p>Vacancy ID203980</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 (Region 8)</p> <p>Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance</p> <p>Salary Grade09</p> <p>Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)</p> <p>Salary RangeFrom $42641 to $52431 Annually</p> <p>Employment Type Full-Time</p> <p>Appointment Type Contingent 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? No</p> <p>Compressed workweek allowed? No</p> <p>Telecommuting allowed? No</p> <p>County Dutchess</p> <p>Street Address NYS Department of Transportation - Highway Maintenance</p> <p>4 Burnett Blvd</p> <p>City Poughkeepsie</p> <p>StateNY</p> <p>Zip Code12603</p> <p>Duties Description As a Maintenance Assistant you will perform routine, repetitive semi-skilled maintenance, installation, and repair tasks in one or a combination of the mechanical, building construction, motor equipment, and electrical trades. Incumbents may also perform journey level activities, under supervision or after receiving detailed instructions, to learn and perfect their skills. Specific duties will be discussed at the interview.</p> <p>Minimum Qualifications Two years of experience in maintenance or mechanical work under the supervision of a skilled trades worker or completion of an appropriate two-year technical school course.</p> <p>Additional Comments The starting salary for Maintenance Assistant is $51,641. 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>Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis</p> <p>Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.</p> <p>Name Administrative Services</p> <p>Telephone</p> <p>Fax 845-431-7927</p> <p>Email Address dot.sm.r8.hr.personnel@dot.ny.gov</p> <p>Address</p> <p>Street NYS Department of Transportation - Administrative Services</p> <p>4 Burnett Boulevard</p> <p>City Poughkeepsie</p> <p>State NY</p> <p>Zip Code 12603</p> <p>Notes on ApplyingQualified candidates should submit a letter of interest and a current resume, titled by last name, with the Notice Number R08-25-65 and last name in the subject line and referenced in the letter of interest no later than 12/16/2025 to:</p> <p>Administrative Services,</p> <p>New York State Department of Transportation, Region 8</p> <p>4 Burnett Boulevard, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603</p> <p>Email: dot.sm.r8.hr.personnel@dot.ny.gov</p>