Maintenance Assistant - Hourly

Duties Description These positions will support ongoing construction projects at the Saratoga

Museum. The two incumbents assigned to the Saratoga Museum will support

the curatorial staff in the packing and moving of military artifacts. The

incumbent to the Saranac Lake Amory will provide maintenance and complete

security checks to ensure proper storage of historical and facilities for the

transition.

Under direction of the supervisor, Maintenance Assistants perform semi-skilled

activities and tasks typical of a variety of trade specialties such as in the areas

of carpentry, mechanical, electrical, motor equipment or painting. Such tasks

involve the use of hand and / or portable power tools, shop equipment,

measuring and testing instruments and other equipment to perform semi-skilled

maintenance, repairs, renovations and alterations. Incumbents of this position

are considered essential personnel. The position may report to state and / or

federal supervisory personnel.

Maintenance Assistants may perform the activities of this class with

considerable independence and are expected to accomplish assignments

thoroughly and with professionalism. Incumbent must be able to properly

address problems and / or understand the reporting chain of command to have

issues addressed timely.

The position performs responsibilities in accordance with National Guard

Bureau (NGB) standards (and where applicable those requirements of the

Master Cooperative Agreement between the NGB and the DMNA), as well as

agency and labor contract duties and responsibilities current and as

amended. The position may report to state and / or federal supervisory

personnel.

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following :

Perform general maintenance such as cleaning and moving furniture and

boxes.

Handling and preparing proper packaging for shipment and storage

including; boxing, wrapping, lifting, moving, military artifacts

• May assist with the documentation / inventorying of artifacts and other items.
• Check entrance ways, windows and other internal and general grounds to

ensure proper locking / security and proper access to the facility. Report to

the chain of command any findings.

Perform general grounds maintenance tasks such as clearing sites, mowing

lawns, trimming and removing trees and shrubs, maintaining roads and

sidewalks, snow and ice removal, collection / pick-up of trash and other

obstructions from the building and surrounding areas.

Perform general facilities maintenance such as cleaning common areas,

offices and restrooms, painting and moving furniture.

• Demonstrate reliability and trustworthiness.
• Will complete and attend training as required.
• Periodic overtime may be required
• Periodic travel may be required using various modes of transportation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to push, pull, lift and carry heavy objects and equipment (50+ lbs).
• Working knowledge of applicable Federal, State and local facility and

building codes, health and safety standards and other applicable rules and

regulations.

Ability to use tools, machines, equipment and materials in a safe, effective

and efficient manner.

Ability to read and interpret facility and grounds plans, specifications,

manuals and blueprints.

Ability to work comfortably at heights such as climbing ladders, working on

scaffolds, platforms and lifts.

Ability to work outside in various temperatures and inclement weather for

extended periods of time.

• Incumbents of this position are considered essential personnel.
• Ability to follow written and verbal directions, ensure follow through on

assignments and seek assistance or report concerns when needed.

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to analyze project needs and communicate same to supervisor and

crew as applicable.

Ability to operate a motor vehicle, other motorized equipment and a variety

of light mechanized construction equipment.

Ability to work independently or with other individuals in a project / team

setting in accordance with supervisory guidance and direction.

Ability to get along with and interact well with different groups of people,

including co-workers, management, both Federal and State personnel and

the public utilizing the facility.

Ability to perform routine repairs and maintenance on equipment and facility

structures.

• Ability to supervise others.
• Familiarity with use of Microsoft Office software.
• Ability to read and write in English.
• Demonstrate reliability and trustworthiness.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications :

• High School Graduate or GED equivalent and college level credits.
• Supervisory experience.
• Expertise or certification in a trade and / or a proven record of working on

complex construction or maintenance assignments.