Employment Opportunities
As employment opportunities with the Village of Penn Yan become available, they will be published here.
Building Maintenance Mechanic - Recreation, Cemetery and Facilities
The work involves responsibility for the performance of skilled manual labor in completing a variety of tasks in the operation, maintenance and cleaning of buildings and related equipment. This position oversees seasonal staff and is responsible for mowing all village owned facilities, supervising seasonal staff, assisting in cemetery duties including, but not limited to, burial services, genealogy, foundation layout, sale of services, data input and grounds cleanup. This position will have a primary focus on the building maintenance and upkeep of Village owned facilities and will work closely with other Building Maintenance Mechanics and Public Works as needed.
The work involves responsibility for the performance of skilled manual labor in completing a variety of tasks in the operation, maintenance and cleaning of buildings and related equipment. This position oversees seasonal staff and is responsible for mowing all village owned facilities, supervising seasonal staff, assisting in cemetery duties including, but not limited to, burial services, genealogy, foundation layout, sale of services, data input and grounds cleanup. This position will have a primary focus on the building maintenance and upkeep of Village owned facilities and will work closely with other Building Maintenance Mechanics and Public Works as needed.
- Starting compensation hourly rate is $22.65, Penn Yan offers a competitive benefits package.
- Keys to success include working effectively with a team, following safety protocol, being respectful to others and having integrity and pride in your work.
- Minimum qualifications are one year of experience as a journeyman in one of the recognized skilled trades or four years of experience in either general building construction or maintenance work in one ore more of the standard trades, such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical; or any equivalent combination of experience and training.
- Interested applicants should apply by August 19, 2022 by submitting an application to the Yates County Personnel Office, 417 Liberty Street, Penn Yan, NY 14527 or online at https://mycivilservice.yatescounty.org/jobopps.
Seasonal Summer Positions
The Village of Penn Yan is accepting applications for seasonal summer positions - perfect for high school and college students! Visit Yates County Personnel to apply online. If you are unable to apply online, please contact Yates County Personnel by calling 315-536-5112.
The Village of Penn Yan is accepting applications for seasonal summer positions - perfect for high school and college students! Visit Yates County Personnel to apply online. If you are unable to apply online, please contact Yates County Personnel by calling 315-536-5112.
- Laborer - 40 hours/week May - September $13.20 - $14.50. Work includes mowing, string trimming, cleaning parks, watering flowers, etc. Accepting applications until 9/1/22
- Lifeguard - $14.50. Must have a valid Waterfront Lifeguarding Certification. Accepting applications until 9/1/22
Lineworker
A lineworker is a skilled position in the construction, maintenance and repair of electrical overhead and underground distribution systems, including the rebuilding and maintenance of electrical substations. The work requires climbing poles and towers under all kinds of weather conditions and rigid observance of safety precautions. The lineworker is expected to follow both verbal and written instruction from the Line Crew Chief and is expected to work independently or with others to carry out those instructions.
A lineworker is a skilled position in the construction, maintenance and repair of electrical overhead and underground distribution systems, including the rebuilding and maintenance of electrical substations. The work requires climbing poles and towers under all kinds of weather conditions and rigid observance of safety precautions. The lineworker is expected to follow both verbal and written instruction from the Line Crew Chief and is expected to work independently or with others to carry out those instructions.
- Compensation hourly rate is $39.87 to $43.97, dependent on experience, and a competitive benefits package. Interested applicants should apply by August 31, 2022 by submitting an application to the Yates County Personnel Office, 417 Liberty Street, Penn Yan, NY 14527 or online at https://mycivilservice.yatescounty.org/jobopps.
Senior Lineworker
- This position involves work in the erection, installation and maintenance of overhead and underground electric power distribution lines and the rebuilding and maintenance of substations, underground vaults and related equipment. The work requires climbing poles and towers under all kinds of weather conditions and demands rigid observance of safety precautions to prevent personal injuries. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Electric Superintendent or Line Crew Chief or other supervision and is inspected while in progress and upon completion. The Senior Lineworker supervises the Line Crew as assigned and in the absence of the Electric Superintendent or Line Crew Chief assuming full supervisory responsibility. The Senior Lineworker performs related work as required.
- Keys to success include working effectively with a team, following safety protocol, being respectful to others and having integrity and pride of work.
- Compensation hourly rate is $41.60 to $46.64, dependent on experience, and a competitive benefits package. Interested applicants should apply by August 31, 2022 by submitting an application to the Yates County Personnel Office, 417 Liberty Street, Penn Yan, NY 14527 or online at https://mycivilservice.yatescounty.org/jobopps.
Deputy Line Crew Chief
This position is responsible for assigning work and procedures to be followed in the installation and maintenance of underground and overhead electrical power systems and equipment. The work is performed under the general supervision of the Electric Superintendent and Line Crew Chief, with leeway allowed for the use of independent judgement. Supervision is exercised over the work of Senior Lineworkers, Lineworkers and Apprentice Lineworkers. Does related work as required.
This position is responsible for assigning work and procedures to be followed in the installation and maintenance of underground and overhead electrical power systems and equipment. The work is performed under the general supervision of the Electric Superintendent and Line Crew Chief, with leeway allowed for the use of independent judgement. Supervision is exercised over the work of Senior Lineworkers, Lineworkers and Apprentice Lineworkers. Does related work as required.
- Compensation hourly rate is $44.63 to $49.59, dependent on experience, and a competitive benefits package. Interested applicants should apply by August 31, 2022 by submitting an application to the Yates County Personnel Office, 417 Liberty Street, Penn Yan, NY 14527 or online at https://mycivilservice.yatescounty.org/jobopps.
The Village of Penn Yan is an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace.
