Employment Opportunities

Applications/resumes can be submitted by :
1. mailing to PO Box 160, Johnstown, New York 12095;
2. dropped off to the Human Resource Manager - 33-41 E. Main Street;
3. email to [email protected]
or
3. put in the lock box outside of Johnstown City Hall building

Application

Employment Opportunity: Administrative Assistant to the City Engineer
Status: Full-Time | Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. (35 hours/week)
Hourly Rate: $21.74 (2025 rate)
Location: City of Johnstown, NY
The City of Johnstown is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual for the position of Administrative Assistant to the City Engineer. This is an essential role providing administrative and clerical support to the Engineering Department.

Primary Duties Include (but are not limited to):

Process and maintain water accounts, billing, work orders, applications, disputes, reports and readings.
Data entry into multi systems
Answer telephones, provide information to callers, take messages, and transfer calls.
Greet visitors and callers, handle inquiries, and direct visitors or callers to appropriate individuals.
Set up and manage paper and electronic filing systems; and use various information technology applications such as email, database, and word processing applications.
Operate office equipment such as printers, scanners, and copiers; and arrange for equipment repairs.
Maintain schedule and event calendars; coordinate conferences, meetings, and events; and make travel arrangements for staff.
Complete forms in accordance with agency procedures.
Copy, file, and distribute documents to staff.
Locate and attach files to correspondence requiring replies.
Compose, type, and distribute meeting notes, correspondence, and reports.
Review documents for proper grammar and formatting and make and recommend revisions.
Search for information using sources such as the internet.
Order and distribute supplies
Create payroll excel file for review by Engineer-biweekly

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or Equivalent
At least one (1) year of experience in an office environment
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
Experience with database systems
Strong customer service skills

Emergency Medical Technician - Advanced Life Support

Full-time; $27.75 per hour

Typical Work Duties (illustrative but not exhaustive):

Administer advanced emergency medical treatment both on the scene and in transit utilizing a variety of emergency and medical care equipment in the provision of advanced life support services.
Monitor and maintain ambulances and equipment to ensure they are clean and in proper working order.
Maintains an inventory of supplies and reports any need for replacement of equipment or supplies to the proper authority.
Attends training programs and participates in other activities as needed to maintain appropriate knowledge level for performance of job functions.
Required to prepare and complete paperwork and reports in a timely fashion in accordance with established policy.
May perform a variety of duties as assigned to ensure the readiness of all vehicles and equipment.

The above examples of duties are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

Minimum Qualifications:

Graduation from high school, possession of a high school equivalency diploma, or a high school individual education plan diploma, and possession of a current certification as either an approved Emergency Medical Technician – Critical Care or Emergency Medical Technician – Paramedic issued by the New York State Department of Health.

Special Requirements:

Candidates must maintain certification as an approved Emergency Medical Technician – Critical Care or Emergency Medical Technician – Paramedic issued by the New York State Department of Health.
Emergency Medical Technician – Paramedic candidates are required to possess and maintain Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
Candidates are required to possess and maintain Basic Life Support for the Health Care Provider (CPR/AED).
Candidates are required to possess and maintain a valid New York State Driver’s License Class D or higher.

PUBLIC WORKS LABORER

Full-time; 40 hours - 6:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.
2025 hourly rate; $22.26

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES (Illustrative but not exhaustive):

Curbside collection and material processing
Assists in the maintenance, repair and construction of streets, sidewalks, water lines, drainage or sewer systems; which include, digging, back-filling trenches, spreading asphalt, sand, and/or gravel with hand and power tools;
Puts out and removes safety barriers around excavation and rehabilitation projects;
Performs general manual labor such as cutting trees, removing debris, raking leaves, trimming trees, cutting grass and weeds, painting and moving furniture, assisting in the collection of rubbish and litter;
Participates in snow and ice removal and control; including, shoveling snow and acting as a wingman when plowing is needed;
Operates various types of motorized equipment; Operates power driven tools; such as, saws, compressors, drills, mixers, jackhammers, and pumps;
Operates hand tools such as scythes, lawn mowers, forks and rakes in ground maintenance and beautification work;
Assists in building and repairing curbs, sidewalks, culverts, and retaining walls
Cleans and flushes streets, culverts, and catch basins;
Assists in assembling and pacing snow fences, barricades, picnic tables, and related recreation equipment;
Preforms cleaning duties such as sweeping and mopping floors, stairs, and halls, washing windows and sinks, etc.;
Load and unload vehicles and may deliver supplies;
Takes messages by phone and radio concerning traffic and pedestrian hazards; all information will be passed to a Supervisor for action;
May assist in the preparation, laying out and maintenance of athletic fields and areas designated for beautification by clearing, grading, reseeding, weeding, and lining;
May be responsible for security of building and equipment during non-work hours;
May pick up animals killed in traffic accidents in the absence of the Dog Control Officer.

High School Diploma or Equivalent here to edit.