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Maintenance Assistant (Region 8)

NYS Department of Transportation
Poughkeepsie, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 4/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/7/2026
Duties Description

As a Maintenance Assistant you will perform routine, repetitive semi-skilled maintenance, installation, and repair tasks in one or a combination of the mechanical, building construction, motor equipment, and electrical trades. Incumbents may also perform journey level activities, under supervision or after receiving detailed instructions, to learn and perfect their skills. Specific duties will be discussed at the interview.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Additional Comments

The starting salary for Maintenance Assistant is $51,641. This amount is comprised of the base salary of $42,641

with an additional geographic pay differential of $9,000, specific to this title and location.

In addition, a Mid-Hudson Adjustment of $2,000 or a Downstate Adjustment of $4,000 may also apply depending on the location of the position.

Cannabis use is not permitted for employees in this title. Cannabis use will be tested for during the pre-employment screening process and may be the basis for disqualification for employment or may be a basis for removal from

employment

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis

The salary range listed reflects the full range for this graded position. For new State employees appointed into

graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion

salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC

Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts. For more salary information please visit https://oer.ny.gov/salary-schedules

Salary : $42,641 - $52,413

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