Maintenance Assistant (Veterans Home at Batavia) - 40926

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

Job summary

Join a prominent public health institution as a Maintenance Assistant at the Veterans Home at Batavia. This role requires performing essential maintenance tasks across carpentry, electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems. Candidates with relevant experience and a technical background are encouraged to apply, contributing to the upkeep of vital services in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Holiday & Paid Time Off

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

Pension from NYS Employees’ Retirement System

Affordable Health Care options

Family dental and vision benefits

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in maintenance or equivalent technical training.
• Valid New York State driver's license required for vehicle operation.

Responsibilities

• Perform carpentry, including patching and painting.
• Conduct electrical repairs and maintenance.
• Handle basic plumbing maintenance and inspections.
• Execute routine HVAC maintenance and repairs.

Skills

Carpentry

Electrical maintenance

Plumbing

HVAC maintenance

Education

Two years of full-time experience in maintenance or mechanical work

Completion of a two-year technical school course

Job description

Maintenance Assistant (Veterans Home at Batavia) - 40926

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New York State Department of Health provided pay range

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Base pay range

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

Description

Duties Description

Under the direction of the Plant Superintendent C, the Maintenance Assistant will perform the following duties, but not limited to:

• Carpentry: Patch, paint, and repair all surfaces, including doors, cabinets, walls, and façades. Conduct landscaping repair, removal, and maintenance duties. Perform and schedule inspections according to industry standards. Maintain and file records accordingly. Procure items to accomplish all tasks according to policy guidelines.
• Electrical: Replace or repair electrical equipment, such as outlets, switches, lighting, circuit protection, and drive motors. Perform and schedule inspections according to industry standards. Maintain and file records accordingly. Procure items to accomplish all tasks according to policy guidelines.
• Plumbing: Perform basic repairs to drain and vent systems. Conduct routine cleaning and clog removal service. Perform and schedule inspections according to industry standards. Maintain and file records accordingly. Procure items to accomplish all tasks according to policy guidelines.
• HVAC: Perform HVAC equipment routine maintenance. Replace filters accordingly. Repair HVAC control systems and associated parts. Perform and schedule inspections according to industry standards. Maintain and file records accordingly. Procure items to accomplish all tasks according to policy guidelines.
• Fleet: Operate, monitor, and properly record transportation vehicle usage.
  
  

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Non-competitive: Two years of full-time experience in maintenance or mechanical work under the supervision of a skilled tradesperson;

OR completion of an appropriate two-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

Shift is variable due to the responsibilities of the position. Must be flexible to work additional hours beyond the normal workday/workweek and flex hours to meet the operational needs of the facility. May be required to participate in an on-call roster.

One permanent, non-competitive, full-time appointment.

We offer a work-life balance and a generous benefits package, worth 65% of salary, including:

• Holiday & Paid Time Off
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Pension from New York State Employees’ Retirement System
• Shift & Geographic pay differentials
• Affordable Health Care options
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
• NYS Deferred Compensation plan
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, and U.S. Savings Bonds
• And many more...
  
  

NYS Department of Health does not participate in E-Verify and does not sponsor visa applications.

For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.

The NYS Department of Health is committed to making New York a safer, healthier, and more equitable place to live. Understanding health equity, social determinants of health and health disparities is critical to accomplish our goal of eliminating health disparities. For more information on the NYS Department of Health’s Mission, Vision, Values and Strategic Plan, please visit: https://health.ny.gov/commissioner/index.htm

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management, Production, and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Public Health

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