Maintenance Assistant - Haines Falls, United States - New York State Department of Environmental Conservation

New York State Department of Environmental Conservation

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Haines Falls, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

The primary focus of this Maintenance Assistant position is to work as part of the regional trail crew on high priority projects.

These projects aim to restore, build, and improve recreational trails within the Catskill Forest Preserve using sustainable standards through skilled hands-on construction.

This includes performing a wide range of trail maintenance and construction tasks throughout the region in both a backcountry & front country setting.

Performing a variety of hands-on skilled work such as carpentry, dry stone masonry, erosion mitigation, trail stabilization, rigging, and compact equipment operation.

Projects include new trail construction, tread and drainage improvements, stone staircases and retaining walls, bog bridge and trail bridge construction, hazard tree removal, signage installation, maintaining and creating access points, building and maintaining ADA infrastructure and general facilities maintenance.

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Delivering sustainable trail work material to projects
Proper use and daily maintenance of tools/gear/equipment for projects
Transporting tools, gear, equipment, and materials to & from work sites
Performing various types of trail work for extended periods of time
Hiking daily to and from work sites
Educating the public when approached on the work being done.
Submitting timecards accurately and punctually
Driving a provided State vehicle daily and maintaining a clean work vehicle
Maintaining a clean, organized, and safe workplace
Wearing the proper PPE during work tasks
Work closely with the Regional Trails Specialist on regional trail project execution

Minimum Qualifications:

Must be available for all trainings as required.
Must be able to perform physically demanding work for extended periods of time outside and lift up to 50 lbs. or more.
Must demonstrate safe workplace practices and communicate effectively to coworkers & supervisor.
Must possess a valid Driver's License

Preferred Skills/Experience:

Working knowledge of sustainable trail building techniques
Experience working on paid or volunteer trail crews.
Experience working on other physical labor jobs such as construction, landscaping, or general trades.
Experience with communication, time management and problemsolving
Experience with hand tools, power tools and basic tool maintenance
Experience with rigging setups
Pursuing or possessing a degree in Environmental Management, Natural Resource Management, Forestry Management, Environmental Sustainability, Environmental Engineering, or similar field is preferred but not required.

Project Funding and Duration:

This Maintenance Assistant position is a seasonal 6-month position working 40 hours/week Tuesday-Friday, with NYS DEC. The typical workday is 6:00am - 4:30pm, with a 30-minute lunch break. The start date of this position is May 1st and is anticipated to end October 31, 2024. Program needs and funding will determine actual termination date.

Job Types:
Full-time, Temporary

Pay:
$18.77 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits: