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Maintenance Assistant

New York State Civil Service

Corning - Painted Post, NYFull-time / Temporary / Seasonal$20.2/hrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$20.2/hr
Location
Corning - Painted Post, NY
Schedule
Full-time / Temporary / Seasonal
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Appropriate New York Driver's License

Job overview

The Maintenance Assistant works for the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation in Corning–Painted Post. The role operates heavy and light equipment, uses power and manual tools, and performs construction-trade tasks. It is a seasonal, hourly, full-time appointment with a 40-hour Tuesday-through-Friday workweek and an anticipated end date of March 31, 2027. A Class A or B commercial driver’s license is preferred but not required.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Heavy Equipment OperationLight Equipment OperationPower Tool UseHand Tool UseConstruction TradesTerrain NavigationLifting

Qualifications

Two Years Maintenance or Mechanical ExperienceTwo-Year Technical School Course or Equivalent TrainingClass a or B CDLAppropriate New York Driver's LicenseValid Driver's License or Transportation Ability

Full job description

NY HELPS No

55-b/c Eligible No

Agency Environmental Conservation, Department of

Title Maintenance Assistant

Occupational Category Skilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary Grade Hourly

Bargaining Unit OSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary Range From $20.20 to $20.20 Hourly

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Internship No

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 5%

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 6 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Steuben

Street Address 57 Forest Dr.

City Corning - Painted Post

State NY

Zip Code 14870

Duties Description 1. Operate heavy equipment such as trucks, tractors, bulldozers, loaders, etc.2. Operate light equipment such as power mowers, chain saws, drills, power saws, etc.3. Perform a variety of tasks utilizing power and manual hand tools including but not limited to: saws, hammers, drills, sanders, and stationary power tools.4. Possess the ability to perform a variety of construction trades including but not limited to masonry, carpentry, and electrical.5. Possession of a valid Class A or B Commercial Driver's License is preferred, but not required.

Minimum Qualifications 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.*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 TradesTraineeship.When required to operate motor vehicles, candidates must possess and maintain a valid New York State driver's license appropriate for the type of vehicle to be operated.

Additional Comments This is a seasonal, hourly appointment with an anticipated end date of 3/31/2027. 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.Must be able to negotiate difficult terrain.Must be able to work in remote areas.Must be able to work in adverse weather conditions. Travel may be required.Overtime may be required. Overnight travel may be required.Weekends and holidays may be required. Must be available for emergency response.Must be available to respond to after-hours emergencies.Must be able to lift and move objects up to 80 pounds.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.If you are a person with a disability and wish to request that a reasonable accommodation be provided for you to participate in a job interview, please email: [email protected] 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).

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Name Heath Boomhower

Telephone 518-402-9273

Fax 518-402-9038

Email Address [email protected]

Address

Street 625 Broadway

Personnel, 10th Floor

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12233

Notes on Applying Please mail/email your resume to the above. Be sure to include Vacancy #26-228469 (Repost of 26-223892) on your resume and in the subject line of your email or it may not be accepted.

How this job compares

Set against the 719 open Equipment Operator jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 7, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$20.2/hr
  • US median$21–26/hr295 hourly ranges

This rate, $20.20/hr, is 13% below the US median midpoint ($23/hr) — in the middle half of Equipment Operator hourly ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 25 open Equipment Operator jobs in New York and 719 across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in New York
Experience
This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience; Equipment Operator postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year at the median (230 postings).
Education
0 of the 719 open Equipment Operator jobs (0%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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