Maintenance Assistant

Duties Description

• Perform general custodial tasks and maintenance of building, such as cleaning common areas, offices and restrooms, necropsy suites and laboratories, painting, moving furniture, and trash removal.
• Monitor generator fuel level and test transfer switch weekly.
• Monitor and test eyewash stations.
• Monitor and alternate boiler circulator motors.
• Change rooftop exhaust fan belts.
• Wash windows.
• Maintain pest control.
• Change light bulbs inside and outside.
• Serve as primary point of contact for contractors and vendors on site; perform other duties as assigned.
• Occasionally perform general grounds maintenance tasks, such as mowing lawns, trimming and removing trees and shrubs, maintaining parking lots and sidewalks, snow and ice removal.
• Perform basic building maintenance and routine semi‑skilled maintenance like repair of plumbing, electrical, carpentry, masonry, and equipment maintenance.
• Must be able to lift and carry objects and equipment up to 60 pounds; work comfortably at heights, such as climbing ladders; operate a motor vehicle with snowplow, other motorized equipment; and a variety of light mechanized equipment.

• 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.
• Successful completion of the NYS CSEA‑P Applied Skilled Trades Certificate Program includes: 288 hours of trade‑specific classroom instruction, 45 hours of technical math coursework, 45 hours of technical communications coursework, and 15 hours of blueprint/schematic reading coursework. This does not include 4,000 hours of on‑the‑job training required for the NYS CSEA‑P Applied Skilled Trades Traineeship.
• 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.

This is a hourly appointment currently funded through 11/30/2026, with a likelihood of continuing beyond that date. Program needs and funding will determine actual termination date.

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 lift and move objects up to 60 pounds.

Will be required to get rabies pre‑exposure series and seasonal flu vaccines.

The Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is committed to fostering a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. Our work would not be possible without the diverse backgrounds, experiences, ideas, and abilities of our employees. DEC is committed to developing a workforce which represents the diverse population of New York State. DEC embraces a diverse and inclusive work environment by encouraging all individuals, including those with disabilities, to apply to open positions at the agency.

Please be advised, the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation does not use E‑Verify, and we are unable to provide sponsorship for employment visa statuses (i.e. H‑1B, Self‑Sponsorship, STEM OPT).