State Fair Worker - Events Staff Equipment Operator
State Fair Worker - Events Staff Equipment Operator
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05-04-2025
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Job Description
State Fair Worker
Events Staff Equipment Operation
Multiple Shifts Available
$18.78/hour
Syracuse NY
Posting Dates: March 6 2025 April 6 2025
Harvest your potential with the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Division of the New York State Fair! Join us and become an integral part of a team dedicated to providing an educational forum for agriculture and commerce providing affordable quality entertainment and educational opportunities contributing to the efforts of the Department industry associations and private businesses in the promotion and marketing of agriculture and agribusiness and creatively providing opportunities for economic growth by producing revenues and providing jobs. Here you can cultivate your career against the backdrop of an annual event that celebrates our agricultural heritage. Youll be at the heart of community engagement ensuring the legacy of the fair continues to flourish and contributes to a vibrant New York culture. With a wide range of opportunities you can find your niche in public service and grow both professionally and personally. Embrace the chance to join our team and youll not only reap a fulfilling career but also sow the seeds for a healthier stronger New York while being part of a historic tradition.
Position Information:
Do you have equipment operation experience The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets is seeking several State Fair Workers to perform maintenance activities and operate various equipment as part of their Events Staff at the Great New York State Fair! These Event Staff positions are part of a 24/7 operation ensuring the maintenance of event facilities on the New York State Fairgrounds. These positions set up and transport furniture and equipment such as tables chairs picnic benches and barricades in preparation for special events and meetings. They maintain the outdoors by shoveling snow spreading icemelt on walkways using leaf blowers and clearing barn stalls postevents. Acting as a direct point of contact for event promoters the Event Staff will cater to various eventrelated needs as they arise. They will also operate equipment including:
- Skid Steers
- Front End Loaders
- Tractors with multiple drag attachments
- Street sweepers
- Telehandlers
- Various sized Ariel Lifts
- Scissors Lift
- Ride on Floor Scrubber
- Walkbehind Scrubber
- Rollers
These are laborclass CSEArepresented positions conveniently located at the New York State Fairgrounds at 581 State Fair Boulevard Syracuse New York. We offer a professional and comfortable working environment with ample free parking.
These are fulltime temporary opportunities with multiple shifts available:
Shifts may include weekends.
1st shift: 7:00 am3:30 pm
2nd shift: 3:30 pm12:00 am
3rd shift: 10:00 pm6:30 am
Reserve Bench: We are seeking an individual who is available as needed to help prepare for largescale events or when there are staff shortages. Shifts and hours available may be sporadic.
Benefits:
These are longterm temporary positions that offer excellent benefits! Benefits include but are not limited to inexpensive Health Insurance options free Dental and Vision coverage NYS Pension Plan membership and generous paid time off. Within the first year you are eligible for 5 days of personal time 13 vacation days 13 sick days and 13 paid holidays!
As a New York State employee you could potentially qualify to participate in theFederal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program(PSLF)! The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on your direct loans after you have made 120qualifyingmonthly payments under an accepted repayment plan and while working fulltime for the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets or anothereligible employer.
Minimum Qualifications:
One year of experience in the operation of one or more of the pieces of equipment noted above. Candidates must have the physical ability to perform work consisting of light or medium to heavy physical labor. When required to operate motor vehicles candidates must possess a valid New York State drivers license appropriate for the type of vehicle to be operated.
How to Apply:
Candidates who are eligible and interested in being considered for appointment to one of these opportunities must use this link to applyby April 6 2025. Within this online application please specify the shift(s) you are interested in and upload your resume.
If you have any questions please contact Debbie Leo in Human Resources ator .
Additional Position Information:
Division: State Fair
Negotiating Unit: CSEA
Location: Syracuse
Number of Vacancies: Several
Status of Vacancy: Fulltime; Temporary
Hours Per Week: 40 Hours
Jurisdictional Class: Labor Class
Civil Service List(s): Eligible Lists Do Not Exist
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
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