Maintenance Supervisor 1, G14

New York State Department Of Agriculture And Markets

Job Location:

Syracuse, NY - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 15 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Maintenance Supervisor 1 SG-14

New York State Fair

Syracuse NY

Posting Dates: January 16 2026 January 26 2026

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 agri-business 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:

The Department of Agriculture and Markets is seeking four Maintenance Supervisor 1s to oversee four maintenance shops on the New York State Fairgrounds. The maintenance shops include paint plumbing carpentry and automotive. The Fairgrounds are located at 581 State Fair Boulevard in Syracuse NY offering a comfortable work environment and free parking. These are permanent non-competitive CSEA-represented positions working 40 hours per week Monday-Friday.

The Maintenance Supervisor 1 supervises a crew of skilled semi-skilled and unskilled positions in maintenance repair installation and construction activities of the New York State Fairgrounds facilities property and equipment. The incumbent also performs skilled journey-level trades work in one specific skilled trade and/or a combination of skilled and semiskilled duties in various skilled trades for the repair and maintenance of the Fairgrounds property.

There is one Maintenance Supervisor SG-14 vacancy for each of the specified shops with responsibilities of each shop listed below:

Paint:

The Maintenance Supervisor 1 responsibilities within the Paint Shop include but are not limited to performing as well as supervising and instructing others in preparing surfaces and applying coats of paint varnish and other finishes and stains to decorate and protect interior or exterior surfaces and fixtures of buildings structures furniture equipment and materials.

Plumbing:

The Maintenance Supervisor 1 responsibilities within the Plumbing Shop include but are not limited to performing as well as supervising and instructing others in installation alteration and repair of pipes fittings and fixtures of heating ventilating heating control water and drainage systems according to specification and plumbing codes at the New York State Fairgrounds.

Carpentry:

The Maintenance Supervisor 1 responsibilities within the Carpentry Shop include but are not limited to performing as well as supervising and instructing others in journey-level carpentry work and construction and repair of structures and other items. Additional duties include roofing millwork furniture construction furniture finishing and repair cabinet work and use of common construction tools and equipment. Incumbents may also install and adjust door and building hardware including locks door closures doorknobs hinges door checks sash fittings and other lock work activities.

Automotive:

The Maintenance Supervisor 1 responsibilities within the Automotive Shop include but are not limited to performing as well as supervising and instructing others in skilled mechanical work in automotive repair including the maintenance repair and overhaul of gasoline diesel-powered and alternative fuel self-propelled and non-self-propelled motor-driven equipment. This position may also perform routine maintenance and mechanical repairs on disabled vehicles construction and other equipment on the fairgrounds.

Salary:

These Maintenance Supervisor 1 positions are in the CSEA Salary Grade (SG) 14. The starting salary of the CSEA SG-14 is $56506/year.

The candidates appointed to these positions will be eligible to participate in the New York State Performance Evaluation Program. Through this program employees receive yearly performance evaluations. Performance advances are payable to CSEA employees whose base annual salary is below the job rate for their current position and who were rated Satisfactory or its equivalent on their yearly performance evaluation. Performance advance payments are added to an employees annual salary. Over time yearly performance advances may lead to the SG-14 job rate salary of $68630/ year!

Benefits:

These CSEA-represented positions 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 120 qualifyingmonthly payments under an accepted repayment plan and while working full-time for the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets or anothereligible employer.

Minimum Qualifications:

Non-competitive: One year of trade experience subsequent to the completion of an apprenticeship or equivalent training and experience such as that required for a Trades Specialist (Carpenter) Trades Specialist (Electrician) Service & Repair Mechanic (Electronics) Trades Generalist Grounds Construction Supervisor Trades Specialist (Locksmith) Trades Specialist (Machinist) Trades Specialist (Mason & Plasterer) Service & Repair Mechanic (Motor Equipment) Trades Specialist (Painter) Trades Specialist (Plumber & Steamfitter) Service & Repair Mechanic (HVAC-R) Trades Specialist (Roofing) or Trades Specialist (Welder).

The incumbent in the Maintenance Supervisor 1 position will not receive tenure rights until the completion of five years of continuous service in the Non-Competitive Class.

How to Apply:

Candidates that are eligible and interested in being considered for appointment to one of these opportunities must use this link to applyby: January 26 2026. Within this online application please upload your resume and cover letter.

If you have any questions please contact Lauren Denny in Human Resources at or .

The Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity and reasonable accommodations and/or modifications as necessary for qualified persons with disabilities. If you are in need of a reasonable accommodation please visit: Position Information:

Division: State Fair

Negotiating Unit: CSEA

Location: Syracuse

Number of Vacancies: Four

Status of Vacancy: Full-time; Permanent

Hours Per Week: 40 Hours

Jurisdictional Class: Non-Competitive

Civil Service List(s): Eligible Lists Do Not Exist

Required Experience:

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Maintenance Supervisor 1 SG-14New York State FairSyracuse NYPosting Dates: January 16 2026 January 26 2026Harvest 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 a...