State Fair Worker, NS - Maintenance

State Fair Worker

Maintenance Department

$17.35/hour

New York State Fair

Syracuse, NY 

Posting Dates: June 1, 2026 – July 1, 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. 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.

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!

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. 

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.

How to Apply:

To apply, you must complete our online employment application and upload your resume to the system. The deadline to apply is July 1, 2026.

If you have any questions, please contact Lauren Denny in Human Resources at 315-728-4254 or [email protected].

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.

Additional Position Information:

Division:                              State Fair    

Negotiating Unit:              CSEA

Location:                           Syracuse

Number of Vacancies:    Eight

  Status of Vacancy:           Temporary; Hourly

Jurisdictional Class:       Labor

Civil Service List(s):        No Eligible List Exists