The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets is seeking a State Fair Worker (Maintenance) to work at the Great New York State Fair. The State Fair Workers (Maintenance) will perform general landscaping throughout the grounds from June to September 2023.

These positions are 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 Labor Class, CSEA-represented positions that offer a competitive pay rate of $16.36/hour with excellent benefits.

Department Summary:
The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets, through its various divisions and programs, promotes New York agriculture and its high-quality and diverse products, fosters agricultural environmental stewardship, and safeguards the State’s food supply, land, and livestock to ensure the viability and growth of New York’s agriculture industries.

If you would like to work for a premier agency focused on enhancing the quality of life for the people of New York State by supporting the production of agriculture; ensuring a safe, nutritious, and accessible food supply; providing economic opportunities for farm and rural residents, then the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets is for you.

To learn more about our agency and our mission, please visit https://www.agriculture.ny.gov/.

Division of the State Fair:
The New York State Fair and Fairgrounds are used to promote and highlight New York State and its agriculture, commerce, arts, and sciences to residents of the State of New York. As part of this mission, the New York State Fair provides an educational forum for agriculture and commerce; enhances the image of New York’s agriculture and commerce; provides affordable, quality entertainment and educational opportunities for the people of New York; contributes to the efforts of the State, industry, associations and private businesses in the promotion and marketing of agriculture and agri-business; and creatively provides opportunities for economic growth by producing revenues and providing jobs.

The annual State Fair, held for 13 days ending on Labor Day, preserves and enhances the agricultural legacy of the State of New York and promotes current and future agricultural awareness. The State Fair hosts statewide competitions in the breeding and showing of horses and livestock and the production of quality wine, vegetables, fruit, honey, maple syrup, flowers, forage, and grain. Likewise, the Fair also hosts competitions for the youth of New York State that include horses, livestock, horticulture, robotics, dogs, sports, talent, and general economics.

The Fair's priority is attracting people to this unique tourism asset, which is the nation's first and oldest State Fair, attracting over 1.2 million people each year and bringing 180 events year-round.

To learn more about the New York State Fair, please visit https://nysfair.ny.gov/.

Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
The State Fair Workers (Maintenance) will perform general landscaping throughout the grounds from June to September 2023. Duties include but are not limited to:

• Pothole filling, loading, and unloading materials by hand
• Pick up debris throughout the grounds
• May assist the painters as needed under the supervision of a tradesperson
• Drive state vehicles to pick up orders and supplies as needed
• Clean buildings
• Assist the storehouse manager in the distribution of materials and maps to the gates and inventory
• Receive supplies and deliveries under the supervision of the storehouse manager

Appointment Process and Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications: There are no education or experience qualifications or requirements for these positions. 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 driver's license appropriate for the type of vehicle to be operated. These positions are not tenure-bearing.

How to Apply:
Candidates that are eligible and interested in being considered for an appointment to this position must complete our online employment application and upload their cover letter and resume to the system. Our online employment application can be found here: https://fs30.formsite.com/zMiW7u/5daykmjljv/index.html

The deadline to apply is June 16, 2023.

If you have any questions, please contact Laura Osa in the Division of Human Resources at (518) 457-3216 or recruitment(at)agriculture.ny.gov.

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info(at)oer.ny.gov.

Job Type: Temporary

Pay: $16.36 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Syracuse, NY 13209: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Maintenance: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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