Maintenance Assistant, Mid-Hudson Forensic Psychiatric Center, P26161

Location: New Hampton

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 stone work, 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 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 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.

This position is eligible for a Mid-Hudson adjustment of $2,000.

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