Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 08/06/26
Applications Due: 09/04/26
Vacancy ID: 221294
Position Information
NY HELPNo
AgencyMental Health, Office of
TitleTrades Specialist, Carpenter, Capital District Psychiatric Center, P27704
Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance
Salary Grade12
Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $50425 to $61548 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class
Travel Percentage 0%
Schedule
Workweek Mon-Fri
Hours Per Week 40
Workday
From 7:30 AM
To 4 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
Location
County Albany
Street Address Capital District Psychiatric Center
75 New Scotland Avenue
City Albany
StateNY
Zip Code12209
Job Specifics
Duties Description Capital District Psychiatric Center (CDPC) has immediate job opportunities for a Carpenter to join their team as a Trades Specialist.
As a Trades Specialist (Carpenter) at CDPC, you will perform a variety of carpentry and maintenance duties involving the construction, installation, and repair of fixtures and structures on the CDPC campus and outpatient residences. Tasks may include:
• Constructing, installing, repairing, and maintaining counters, cabinets, benches partitions, floors, doors, building framework, roofs, trim, and other structural components.
• Performing carpentry work using standard trade practices and techniques.
• Working with a variety of building materials including, but not limited to, wood, sheet metal, plastic, and aluminum.
• Installing, repairing, and replacing ceiling and floor tiles.
• Maintaining, servicing, and safely operating carpentry shop machinery and equipment.
• Overseeing the distribution, maintenance, and storage of carpentry tools and maintaining inventory.
• Providing instruction and supervising assigned staff to complete carpentry-related projects when required.
Minimum Qualifications • Four (4) years of full-time experience in carpentry work under a skilled tradesperson which would provide training equivalent to that given in a training, apprenticeship, or equivalent program, or an equivalent combination of experience and training gained by completion of technical courses in carpentry at a school, institute, or branch of the Armed Services; or
• Successful completion of a two-year carpenter training, apprenticeship, or equivalent program* such as the New York State Civil Service Employees Association-Partnership Applied Skilled Trades Traineeship and Certificate Program.
* Successful completion of a training 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. Course work must be completed with an average of “C” or better.
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.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
How to Apply
Name Human Resources
Telephone
Fax 518-549-6612
Email Address cdpcpersonnel@omh.ny.gov
Address
Street Capital District Psychiatric Center
75 New Scotland Avenue
City Albany
State NY
Zip Code 12209
Notes on ApplyingIndicate the Title and Location of the position you are applying for. Please include your e-mail address on your application and resume. Please complete the Office of Mental Health Employment Application and submit it with your other application materials:
https://omh.ny.gov/omhweb/employment/docs/employment-application.pdf
The Mission of the New York State Office of Mental Health is to promote the mental health of all New Yorkers, with a focus on providing hope and supporting recovery for adults with serious mental illness and children with serious emotional disturbances. Applicants with lived mental health experience are encouraged to apply. OMH is deeply committed to supporting underserved individuals, organizations, and communities. To this end, OMH is focused on implementing activities and initiatives to reduce disparities in access, quality, and treatment outcomes for underserved populations. A critical component of these efforts is ensuring OMH is a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees' unique attributes and skills are valued and utilized to support the mission of the Agency. OMH is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
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