Review Vacancy
AgencyMental Health, Office of
TitleGeneral Mechanic (Temporary/Hourly), Central Office;
Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance
Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $19.24 to $19.24 Hourly
Minimum Qualifications Four years of full-time experience in a trade under a skilled journey-level position, which would provide training equivalent to that given in an apprenticeship program. Apprentice training in a trade or training gained by the completion of technical courses in a trade at a school or institute may be substituted for the above experience on a year-for-year basis.
Possession of a valid New York State driver’s license is preferred, but not required, for this position.
Duties Description The Office of Mental Health (OMH) is recruiting to fill a General Mechanic position. This is a temporary/hourly position in the Bureau of Environmental Design and Improvement, located in Queens Village. This position will be part of the Downstate Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Preventive Maintenance (PM) team, which will be responsible for performing HVAC preventive maintenance tasks at various psychiatric centers in the New York City region. The team will perform ongoing inspections, preventative maintenance, repairs, and maintain records of the downstate facilities’ HVAC systems. Specific duties to be performed may include, but are not limited to the following:
Working knowledge and ability to perform/use the methods, material, tools and equipment used in the HVAC trade.
Clean, maintain and repair HVAC equipment, calibrate controls, perform air testing, replace filters and test and chemically treat HVAC systems.
Inspect air handling units under load for excessive noise, vibration, leaks, or heat.
Flush and clean coil condensate pans and drains.
Inspect supply and return fan motor starter/control center to verify operation of starter and inspect contact surfaces for wear or pitting; verify overload setting and check/tighten all electrical connections.
Inspect motor and pump alignment; correct as needed
Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
Provide support as needed for supervisors and co-workers on assignments.
Additional Comments Candidates are not eligible for reimbursement of travel costs.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address OMHHRM@OMH.NY.GOV
Address
Street NYS Office of Mental Health
44 Holland Avenue
Notes on ApplyingTo be considered for this position, interested candidates should email a resume in Microsoft Word or PDF format to omhhrm@omh.ny.gov. Please include the title of the position, location, and Vacancy ID #31893 in the subject line of your email when applying.
Complete the Office of Mental Health Employment Application at http://www.omh.ny.gov/omhweb/employment/docs/employment-application.pdf and submit it with your other application materials. Include your email address on your resume and application.
You are advised that, should you accept a job offer with the Office of Mental Health, you may be required to be fingerprinted and pay a fingerprint fee.