Canal Worker 1 - Fort Edward (Seasonal) - State of New york : Job Details

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If you are contacted for such information by these methods, or any other method, please verify the identity of the individual before transmitting such information to that person.Note: For questions about the job posting, please contact the agency that posted this position by using the contact information provided on the Contact tab for the position.Review VacancyDate Posted 05/06/25Applications Due09/01/25Vacancy ID187392* Basics* Schedule* Location* Job Specifics* How to ApplyNY HELPNoAgencyCanal CorporationTitleCanal Worker 1 - Fort Edward (Seasonal)Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, MaintenanceSalary Grade06Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)Salary RangeFrom $18.16 to $18.16 HourlyEmployment Type Full-TimeAppointment Type TemporaryJurisdictional Class Labor ClassTravel Percentage 10%Workweek VariableHours Per Week 40WorkdayFrom 7 AMTo 4 PMFlextime allowed? NoMandatory overtime? NoCompressed workweek allowed? NoTelecommuting allowed? NoCounty WashingtonStreet Address 17 BroadwayCity Ft. EdwardStateNYZip Code12828Duties Description The duties of the position include, but are not limited to, the following:* As directed, performs routine maintenance of canal machinery, equipment, and vessels.o Cleans and lubricates machinery, equipment, gears and cables and other moving parts, changes oil in motors.o Prepares, polishes and paints equipment, vessels, machinery, and structures.o Cleans debris from Locks, equipment, and surrounding areas.o Assists higher level workers in repairing and overhauling machinery, equipment, channels, and embankments.* Assists higher level Canal workers in operating locks, gates and dams and lift bridges.* Performs general grounds maintenance or janitorial tasks such as clearing sites, raking or tilling soil, mowing, cutting brush and wood, trimming, and removing trees, maintaining roads, trails and sidewalks and removing snow, trash and other obstructions from around locks, dry docks, trails and other Canal structures and surrounding areas. Loads trucks with debris, dirt, and other material.* Inspects, checks and patrols assigned areas to detect nonadherence to safety procedures, seepage, damage to banks and levees, navigational hazards, or vandalism.* Reports defects, possible hazards, or potentially dangerous conditions to appropriate staff.* Assists higher level Canal Operations Specialists in dredging operations and vessel operationso Connects shore, pontoon pipe and spillway pipe and locates them as required.o Assists in rigging of dredges and derrick boats.o Handles lines and cables on tugs, tenders, and other vessels.o Assists in dry-docking operations, handling lines and cables.* Assists mechanics in performing routine and unskilled tasks in the repair and maintenance of automotive equipment and other machinery such as mounting and dismounting snowplows, salt spreaders, engines, transmissions, and differentials, performing minor engine tune-ups, changing oil, tires, batteries and cleaning and polishing vehicles and vessels.* Assists with the setting, removal, and maintenance of navigational aids.* Operates a variety of tools and equipment including:o Hand and power tools, self-propelled and motorized equipment such as mowers, pumps, compressors, vehicles, small trucks, and light construction equipment.Minimum Qualifications Must be at least 18.Physically capable of performing duties assigned (work will predominately be outdoors).No specific education or experience required.Candidates must possess and continuously maintain a valid driver license appropriate to the types of vehicles being operated.* Please note that US Coast Guard or OTETA Drug Testing is required for these positions.*Additional Comments The New York State Canal Corporation (Canals), a subsidiary of the New York Power Authority, is responsible for overseeing and maintaining the 524-mile waterway for boating, recreation, tourism and agriculture. The New York State Canal System includes the Erie, Champlain, Oswego and Cayuga-Seneca canals, linking the Hudson River with the Great Lakes, the Finger Lakes and Lake Champlain. The 200-year-old NYS Canal System extends over 524 miles and plays important roles in New York's economic development, tourism industry and environmental stewardship.For more information on The New York State Canal Corporation's mission, values and opportunities, please visit is providedPlease note that this is a temporary seasonal position. The summer navigational season will run from May 16, 2025, to November 3, 2025, but we would welcome applications from candidates even if they could not commit to the full navigational season.Multiple seasonal positions are available at this time.Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.Name [email protected] 518-###-####FaxEmail Address [email protected] 30 South Pearl StCity AlbanyState NYZip Code 12207Notes on ApplyingE-MAIL SUBMISSION PREFERREDInterested candidates who meet the minimum qualifications for the position should complete an application and forward to [email protected]. Please include the position title, Canal Worker 1 - Fort Edward (Seasonal) , in the subject line of your email to ensure receipt of your application. Applications can be found at New York Power Authority/New York State Canal Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer.The New York Power Authority and Canal Corporation believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage women, people of color, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents and veterans to apply. As an equal opportunity employer, NYPA/Canals is committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect communities across New York and enthusiastically serve them. We proudly celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race/color, creed/religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, age, disability, military status, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy and related conditions, familial/marital status, domestic violence victim status, predisposing genetic characteristics, arrest/criminal conviction record or any other category protected by law.NYPA/Canals will also provide reasonable accommodations during the hiring process related to candidates' disabilities, pregnancy-related conditions, religious observances/practices and/or domestic violence concerns. 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