Maintenance Supervisor , SG

Position Overview

The Department of Agriculture and Markets is seeking four Maintenance Supervisor 1s to oversee four maintenance shops on the New York State Fairgrounds located at 581 State Fair Boulevard in Syracuse, NY. The shops include paint, plumbing, carpentry, and automotive. These are permanent, non‑competitive, CSEA‑represented positions working 40 hours per week, Monday‑Friday, with free parking and a comfortable work environment.

The Maintenance Supervisor 1 supervises a crew of skilled, semi‑skilled, and unskilled positions in maintenance, repair, installation and construction activities of the Fairgrounds facilities, property, and equipment. The incumbent also performs skilled journey‑level trades work in a specific skilled trade or a combination of skilled and semi‑skilled duties for the repair and maintenance of Fairgrounds property.

• Paint – Perform, supervise and instruct others in preparing surfaces and applying coats of paint, varnish, finishes and stains to decorate and protect interior or exterior surfaces and fixtures of buildings, structures, furniture, equipment, and materials.
• Plumbing – Perform, supervise and instruct others in installation, alteration, and repair of pipes, fittings and fixtures of heating, ventilating, heating control, water, and drainage systems according to specifications and plumbing codes.
• Carpentry – Perform, supervise and instruct others in journey‑level carpentry work and construction and repair of structures. Additional duties include roofing, millwork, furniture construction, finishing and repair, cabinet work, and use of common construction tools and equipment. Incumbents may also install and adjust door and building hardware, including locks, door closures, doorknobs, hinges, door checks, sash fittings, and other lock‑work activities.
• Automotive – Perform, supervise and instruct others in skilled mechanical work in automotive repair, including maintenance, repair, and overhaul of gasoline, diesel‑powered, and alternative‑fuel equipment. May also perform routine maintenance and mechanical repairs on disabled vehicles, construction, and other equipment on the fairgrounds.

One year of trade experience subsequent to the completion of an apprenticeship or equivalent training and experience such as required for a Trades Specialist (Carpenter), Trades Specialist (Electrician), Service & Repair Mechanic (Electronics), Trades Generalist, Grounds Construction Supervisor, Trades Specialist (Locksmith), Trades Specialist (Machinist), Trades Specialist (Mason & Plasterer), Service & Repair Mechanic (Motor Equipment), Trades Specialist (Painter), Trades Specialist (Plumber & Steamfitter), Service & Repair Mechanic (HVAC‑R), Trades Specialist (Roofing), or Trades Specialist (Welder).

The incumbent will not receive tenure rights until the completion of five years of continuous service in the Non‑Competitive Class.

These CSEA‑represented positions offer excellent benefits including inexpensive health insurance options, free dental and vision coverage, NYS Pension Plan membership, and generous paid time off. Within the first year, you are eligible for 5 days of personal time, 13 vacation days, 13 sick days, and 13 paid holidays. As a New York State employee, you could potentially qualify to participate in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).

These Maintenance Supervisor 1 positions are in the CSEA Salary Grade (SG) 14. The starting salary of the CSEA SG‑14 is $56,506 per year. Candidates appointed to these positions will be eligible to participate in the New York State Performance Evaluation Program. Performance advances are payable to employees whose base annual salary is below the job rate for their current position and who were rated "Satisfactory" or its equivalent.

Over time, yearly performance advances may lead to the SG‑14 job rate salary of $68,630 per year.