Position Information

NY HELPNo

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 Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 50%

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 Orange

Street Address OPWDD - Division of Enterprise Solutions – Facility Maintenance Fire Safety & Emergency Services (FMSES)

Hudson Valley DDSO, 255 Craigsville Road

City Goshen

StateNY

Zip Code10924

Job Specifics

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 Journeyman level Electrical duties.
• Ability to perform residential wiring including installation of new circuits, installing switches, outlets and fixtures.
• Knowledge in electric code.
• Ability to install sub panels and breakers in existing panels.
• Ability to trace out existing circuits and properly extend or split them when performing residential work.
• 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.
• Build and repair structures such as decks, interior/exterior walls, and all related framework. .
• 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 the methods, materials, tools and equipment used in the trade or trades to which assigned.
• 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.

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

Contact Information

Name Hudson Valley DDSO

Telephone

Fax 845-947-6475

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

Address

Street Hudson Valley DDSO

P O Box 470, 7 Wilbur Road

City Thiells

State NY

Zip Code 10984

 

Notes on ApplyingSHIFT/PASS DAYS: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM, Saturday/Sunday

Submit cover letter and résumé by October 3, 2016. Please reference the above EOA # 2016-311 in all correspondence.