Maintenance Supervisor 1, SG-14

Five permanent, non-competitive, CSEA-represented Maintenance Supervisor 1 positions are available to oversee maintenance shops on the New York State Fairgrounds in Syracuse, NY. These full-time roles (40 hours/week, Monday-Friday) offer a comfortable work environment and free parking.

About the role

The Maintenance Supervisor 1 supervises a crew of skilled, semi-skilled, and unskilled workers in maintenance, repair, installation, and construction activities across the Fairgrounds' facilities, property, and equipment. In addition to supervisory duties, the incumbent performs journey-level trades work in one or more skilled trades.

One vacancy exists in each of the following shops:

Responsibilities

• Paint Shop
  • Prepare surfaces and apply coats of paint, varnish, and other finishes to protect and decorate interior/exterior surfaces, fixtures, and materials.
  • Supervise and instruct crew members in painting tasks.
• Plumbing Shop
  • Install, alter, and repair pipes, fittings, and fixtures for heating, water, drainage, and ventilating systems according to specifications and plumbing codes.
  • Supervise and instruct crew members in plumbing tasks.
• Carpentry Shop
  • Perform journey-level carpentry work, including construction and repair of structures, roofing, millwork, furniture, cabinetry, and finishing.
  • Install and adjust door/building hardware (locks, hinges, closures, etc.).
  • Supervise and instruct crew members in carpentry tasks.
• Automotive Shop
  • Maintain, repair, and overhaul gasoline, diesel, and alternative fuel-powered equipment (self-propelled and non-self-propelled).
  • Perform routine maintenance and mechanical repairs on vehicles and construction equipment.
  • Supervise and instruct crew members in automotive tasks.
• Electrical Shop
  • Repair, maintain, and install electrical systems and equipment (motors, wiring, switches, alarms, controls, traffic signals, radios, televisions, etc.).
  • Supervise and instruct crew members in electrical tasks.

Requirements

Non-competitive qualification: One year of trade experience after completing an apprenticeship or equivalent training in one of the following roles:

• Trades Specialist (Carpenter, Electrician, Locksmith, Machinist, Mason & Plasterer, Painter, Plumber & Steamfitter, Roofing, or Welder)
• Service & Repair Mechanic (Electronics, Motor Equipment, or HVAC-R)
• Trades Generalist
• Grounds Construction Supervisor

Note: Tenure rights are granted after five years of continuous service in the Non-Competitive Class.

Benefits

• Affordable health insurance options
• Free dental and vision coverage
• NYS Pension Plan membership
• Generous paid time off:
  • 5 personal days (first year)
  • 13 vacation days (first year)
  • 13 sick days (first year)
  • 13 paid holidays (first year)
• Eligibility for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF) after 120 qualifying payments while employed full-time by NYS.

Pay

Starting salary: $56,506/year (CSEA Salary Grade 14).

Annual performance advances may increase base salary up to the job rate of $68,630/year for employees rated "Satisfactory" or equivalent.