Maintenance Assistant

Duties

Perform a variety of routine, semiskilled maintenance, repairs, installation, and construction tasks in one or a combination of mechanical, building, motor equipment and electrical trades.

May perform journey level activities under the supervision of the General Mechanic to learn and perfect skills.

Minimum Qualifications

• Two years of experience in maintenance or mechanical work under the supervision of a skilled trades-worker
• Completion of an appropriate two-year technical school course

Additional Comments

Please specify in your cover letter and/or resume how you meet the minimum qualifications (as described above) when responding to this posting. For example, you should provide specific date ranges for qualifying experience, qualifying education or certifications, or the age range of individuals served. Non-specific submissions may be disqualified from further consideration if the information you provide does not meet the minimum qualifications.

Background Investigation Requirements

• All prospective employees will be investigated through a Criminal Background Check (CBC), which includes State and federal Criminal History Record Checks.
• All convictions must be reported; conviction of a felony or misdemeanor, or any falsified or omitted information on the prospective appointee’s employment application, may bar appointment or result in removal after appointment.
• Candidates with no current State service will begin at the hiring rate (starting rate of the salary range) listed.

Agency Information

Name: New York State Office of Children and Family Services
Email Address: eoajobpostings@ocfs.ny.gov
Address: Bureau of Personnel - NLS, 52 Washington Street, 231 North

Contact Information

To apply, qualified candidates should e-mail their resume and letter of interest to eoajobpostings@ocfs.ny.gov. You MUST include the Vacancy number of the position in the subject line of your email and/or cover letter to ensure receipt of your application. In order to qualify you for the position when you have current or prior New York State employment, you may be contacted by OCFS Personnel for your social security number to confirm your employment history.