Maintenance Assistant (Batavia, IL)

Maintenance Assistant

Maintenance Assistant CSEA (SG 09) Work Hours 7 00 am to 3 30 pm Monday through Friday LOCATION Batavia NY SALARY 33 972 The New York State Education Department s School for the Blind is seeking to fill a Maintenance Assistant position. The incumbent will 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. Major duties of this position will include but not be limited to the following Maintain a working knowledge of the codes methods materials tools and equipment used in various trades such as electrical plumbing carpentry HVAC motor vehicle and small engine repair landscaping and snow removal Maintain a working knowledge of health and safety precautions according to OSHA regulations Read plans specifications manuals and blueprints Climb ladders and work at heights on scaffolds and platforms Perform routine repetitive maintenance installation and repair of the mechanical building construction motor equipment electrical and plumbing heating hot water components and equipment and related activities Maintain appropriate supply inventories for the maintenance and repair of various equipment throughout the facility and Maintain and repair the School for the Blind s indoor pool. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Candidates must have 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. Candidates must be physically able to perform duties assigned. Possession of a valid New York State driver s license may be required. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Fingerprinting through the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Department 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. This will be a contingent-permanent 12-month position. Filling of this position is contingent upon Division of Budget approval. Leads to a maximum salary of 41 756 through annual performance advances APPLICATION Qualified candidates should send a resume and letter of interest by July 8 2015 to nyssbjobs(at)nysed.gov (email submissions are preferred). Please include the Box number (BND-67 00623) of the position in all correspondence and in the subject line of your email to ensure receipt of your application. Office of Human Resources Management Box BND-67 00623 NYS Education Department 89 Washington Avenue Room 528 EB Albany NY 12234 Fax (518) 486-5631 E-mail nyssbjobs(at)nysed.gov