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State Fair Worker, NS (Maintenance Department)

New York State Civil Service • Syracuse, NY • 2h ago

NY HELP No

Agency Agriculture & Markets, Department of

Title State Fair Worker, NS (Maintenance Department)

Occupational Category Skilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary Grade NS

Bargaining Unit OSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary Range From $17.35 to $17.35 Hourly

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Labor Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 6:30 AM

To 3 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Onondaga

Street Address 581 State Fair Blvd

City Syracuse

State NY

Zip Code 13209

Duties Description Position Information:The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets has several exciting opportunities to work at the Great New York State Fair! We are looking for temporary employees to join the Maintenance Department and help prepare for the 2026 State Fair. These positions will perform various manual tasks throughout the fairgrounds that support State Fair operations from May 2026 to September 2026. Your duties may involve light, medium, or heavy physical labor related to maintenance, grounds, labor, parking services, custodial duties, and/or operating motor vehicles and equipment. If you are required to operate motor vehicles, you must hold a valid New York State driver's license appropriate for the vehicle @type.Our available positions are at the New York State Fairgrounds at 581 State Fair Boulevard, Syracuse, NY. We provide a comfortable working environment with ample free parking.These are a Labor Class, CSEA-represented positions that pay a competitive rate of $17.35 per hour. Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to be part of the New York State Fair Team! Apply today!

Minimum Qualifications 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. You'll 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 you'll not only reap a fulfilling career but also sow the seeds for a healthier, stronger New York - while being part of a historic tradition. Minimum Qualifications:While there are no education or experience qualifications or requirements for this position, candidates must have the physical ability to perform work consisting of light or medium to heavy physical labor and carry out written or oral instructions. 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.

Additional Comments Benefits:These are CSEA-represented positions offering inexpensive health insurance options, free dental and vision coverage, NYS Pension Plan membership. As a New York State employee, you could potentially qualify to participate in the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)! The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on your direct loans after you have made 120 qualifying monthly payments under an accepted repayment plan and while working full-time for the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets or another eligible employer.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Lauren

Telephone 315-728-4254

Fax

Email Address HarvestYourPotential@agriculture.ny.gov

Address

Street 581 State Fair Blvd

City Syracuse

State NY

Zip Code 13209

Notes on Applying To apply, you must complete our online employment application and upload your resume to the system. The employment application is found at the link below. Copy and paste this weblink into your web browser:https://recruitingbypaycor.com/career/SubmitResume.action?clientId=8a7883d07a219b0d017a53a2e3bb0f9a&id=8a7887a89d02e588019d2f6bdf05296d&specialization=The deadline to apply is April 6, 2026.If you have any questions, please contact Lauren Denny in Human Resources at 315-728-4254 or HarvestYourPotential@agriculture.ny.gov.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: https://agriculture.ny.gov/employment-information.

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