Maintenance Assistant, Rochester Psychiatric Center, P26235

New York State Office of Mental Health; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading government organization seeks a Maintenance Assistant for the Rochester Psychiatric Center. In this full-time role, you will undertake diverse semi-skilled maintenance duties, ensuring the functionality and safety of facilities. Candidates should bring experience in maintenance tasks and a willingness to learn under supervision. Excellent benefits and career growth opportunities are offered to successful applicants.

Benefits

NYS medical, dental, & vision insurance

Tuition assistance programs

Paid time off – 13 paid vacation days, 5 personal days, 13 holidays

Paid sick leave

NYS Retirement programs

Qualifications

• 2 years experience in maintenance or mechanical work under skilled supervision.
• Completion of relevant 2-year technical course is a plus.
• Valid New York State driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repair tasks on structures and equipment.
• Assist in plumbing, carpentry, masonry, and electrical trades.
• Conduct routine inspections and preventative maintenance.

Skills

Maintenance

Repair Work

Plumbing

Carpentry

Electrical Work

Education

2 years full-time experience in maintenance or mechanical work

Completion of 2-year technical school course

NYS CSEA-P Applied Skilled Trades Certificate Program

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Maintenance Assistant, Rochester Psychiatric Center, P26235

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New York State Office of Mental Health provided pay range

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Base pay range

$42,641.00/yr - $52,413.00/yr

Duties Description

Maintenance Assistants use hand and shop tools to perform semi-skilled maintenance and repair work on structures and equipment. As semi-skilled workers, Maintenance Assistants perform routine, repetitive maintenance, installation and repair tasks in one or a combination of the mechanical, building construction, motor equipment, and electrical trades. Incumbents may also perform journey level activities, under supervision or after receiving detailed instructions, to learn and perfect their skills. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Performs routine replacement and repair of plumbing and steamfitting equipment and installation of new equipment, according to layouts provided by the supervisor, by cutting, fitting, and threading pipe; removing existing pipes and fixtures; repairing and adjusting water mixers, thermostats, and other fixtures locating and unplugging stoppages; repairing domestic steam equipment such as steam tables, dishwashers, and laundry equipment repairing leaks in steam and water lines; overhauling vacuum pumps; and insulating steam lines.
• Performs semiskilled carpentry activities including repairing doors, windows, window sashes, storm windows, stairs, railings, furniture, locks, and door hardware operating shop machinery to make and assemble bookcases, shelves, tables, trenches, signs, and modular furniture erecting and moving partitions building forms for concrete work and, under supervision, assisting in erecting and renovating buildings and structures.
• Performs semiskilled masonry repairs and installation activities such, as pointing up brick and stonework, patching plaster walls, setting tiles, laying brick and stone, finishing concrete work, replacing fire brick in boilers, and operating equipment including mixers and concrete block machines.
• Assists in painting and decorating work by performing interior and exterior painting not requiring fine finish or decorative treatment, staining and finishing wood and furniture, painting equipment, installing wallpaper, and spray-painting surfaces and equipment.
• Performs the routine tasks of the electrical trade, including repairing electrical equipment such as overhead door motors, vacuum cleaners, electric ranges, and other appliances; replacing brushes on large electric motors; laying and repairing electrical cables and wires; installing and maintaining lighting fixtures, outlets, and switches: and adjusting points and contacts on electrical equipment.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

2 years of full-time experience in maintenance or mechanical work under the supervision of a skilled tradesperson; OR completion of an appropriate 2-year technical school course at a school, institute, or branch of the Armed Services, such as the New York State Civil Service Employees Association-Partnership (NYS CSEA-P) Applied Skilled Trades Certificate Program*; or an equivalent combination of experience and training gained by completion of appropriate technical courses at a school, institute, or branch of the Armed Services.

• Successful completion of the NYS CSEA-P Applied Skilled Trades Certificate Program includes a total of 288 hours of trade-specific classroom instruction, 45 hours of technical math course work, 45 hours of technical communications course work, and 15 hours of blueprint/schematic reading course work. It does not include 4,000 hours of on-the-job training, as required for the NYS CSEA-P Applied Skilled Trades Traineeship.
  
  

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

All OMH employees receive a generous benefits package including:

• NYS medical, dental, & vision insurance
• Access to tuition assistance programs
• Excellent opportunities for advancement & professional growth
• Paid time off – 13 paid vacation days in the first year, 5 paid personal days, 13 paid holidays, & paid sick leave
• NYS Retirement programs
  
  

Background checks will be required.

There are two (2) positions available.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Government Administration

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