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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 04/20/17

Applications Due05/04/17

Vacancy ID38463

AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for

TitleGeneral Mechanic

Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary Grade12

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $40172 to $49041 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Contingent Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 50%

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

County Orange

Street Address OPWDD - Hudson Valley DDSO

255 Craigsville Road

City Goshen

StateNY

Zip Code10924

Minimum Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Four years of full-time experience in a trade under a skilled journey-level position, which would provide training that is 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.

Duties Description POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Performs Journeyman level duties as part of a regional construction crew that will perform renovations at OPWDD’s properties. The incumbent must be able to work effectively both independently and as a cohesive group made up of other tradespeople in order to achieve the desired goals often within critical time frames.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs a variety of carpentry related duties including but not limited to installations and repairs of flooring, repair and adjustment of doors and hardware, stairs, railings and replacement of ceiling tile.
• Performs minor electrical duties including but not limited to replacing receptacles, light fixtures, and circuit breakers.
• Perform concrete flat work including but not limited to sidewalks, patios, and floors.
• Repair, install and at times maintain plumbing fixtures and appliances, including but not limited to: sinks, showers, baths, toilets, dishwashers and ice makers.
• Ability to estimate quantity of materials needed to perform work assigned.
• Ability to select and use proper tools in performing the trade assigned.
• Knowledge and ability in laying out walls and partitions in methods as noted on specified design documents and in methods generally within industry standards.
• Frame walls and install drywall.
• Perform a variety of painting related duties including preparing surfaces, priming, and painting. Applies plaster and other troweled materials to walls, ceilings, floors, and finish to smooth condition.
• Be able to work off ladders and scaffolds in performing their job.
• Acts as lead tradesman in task assigned and provide supervision and guidance to others.
• Must be able to work independently as well as with others in the assigned team.
• Ability to schedule work with other trades in order to keep jobs on schedule and to achieve the desired outcome.
• Requires daily travel within the district.
• May require some travel within NY State to assist other districts with special projects.
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:
• Working knowledge of safety standards and procedures.
• Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
• Will be required to train and supervise others.
• Candidate will be trained in the operation and maintenance procedures as related to Asbestos Containing Materials.
• Will be required to plan and lay out work, develop time and material lists for projects assigned.
• Will be required to read and interpret plans, codes, diagrams, architectural blueprints and specifications.
• Basic computer skills preferred
• Valid NYS driver’s License

Additional Comments Please note:
• Preference will be given to OPWDD employees impacted by closures. If you are being impacted by closure, please indicate this on your resume/cover letter.
• All OPWDD employees must be eligible and maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Continued employment will depend on maintaining eligibility.
• OPWDD IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.
• Work schedule may vary based on operational need.
• Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Human Resources

Telephone 845-947-6000

Fax 845-947-6475

Email Address hv.internal.apps@opwdd.ny.gov

Address

Street PO Box 470

7 Wilbur Road

City Thiells

State NY

Zip Code 10984

 

Notes on ApplyingEligible for additional Mid-Hudson Adjustment of $1,513

SHIFT/PASS DAYS: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM, Saturday/Sunday

Submit cover letter and résumé by May 4, 2017. Please reference the above EOA # 2017-147 in all correspondence.

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