Maintenance Assistant

  • Syracuse
  • Trades, Warehouse, General Labor and Cleaning
  • Full-time
  • Opening on: Oct 8 2025
  • Phys Plant-Carpenter Shop
  • State of New York
  • Maintenance Assistant, SG009
  • 83364
  • CSEA - OSU (Operational Services Unit)

Job Summary:

This position shall report to the Supervisor of the Carpenter Shop. The Maintenance Assistant assists skilled and semi-skilled trade positions and will perform semi-skilled tasks, maintenance and repairs as needed. Must demonstrate the ability to perform moderate to heavy manual labor; follow written and verbal instructions; possess working knowledge of methods, materials, tools, & equipment used in trades to which assigned; ability to climb ladders and work at heights on scaffolds and platforms; understand written and verbal instructions, operate a motor vehicle, and demonstrate the ability to adhere to safety standards. Must be able to communicate effectively with patients and staff. Shall be responsible for, but not limited to, demonstrate the ability to interact with customers and meet their maintenance expectations; ability to inspect and repair ceilings, walls, floors and doors. Reassignment offers are contingent upon satisfactory evaluation from the Employee Health Office. Must possess and maintain a valid New York State Drivers License. 

Minimum Qualifications:

Two years of experience in maintenance work or mechanical work under the supervision of a skilled tradesman or completion of an appropriate two year technical school course.

Preferred Qualifications:

 

Work Days:

Schedule based on a 40-hour work week. Monday-Friday 7am - 3:30pm.

Message to Applicants:

Position Status: Permanent

Salary: $41,399

Recruitment Office: Human Resources

 

Executive Order:

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.              

 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability or other protected classes under State and Federal law.

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