Review Vacancy
AgencyMental Health, Office of
TitleGeneral Mechanic (Temporary/Hourly) – Two Positions, Central Office;
Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance
Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $20.42 to $20.42 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 these positions.
Duties Description The Office of Mental Health (OMH) is recruiting to fill two General Mechanic positions. These are temporary/hourly positions in the Bureau of Environmental Design and Improvement located in West Brentwood. Specific duties to be performed may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Provide support as needed for supervisors and co-workers on assignments.
Perform general electrical maintenance work including the installation of circuits, lighting, and wiring.
Perform general plumbing maintenance work including the installation, alteration and repair of pipes, fittings, and fixtures of heating, ventilating, heating control, water, and drainage systems.
Perform general carpentry duties, including the installation and maintenance of walls, ceilings, cabinets, doors, windows, flooring, and insulation.
Perform general masonry work including the removal of rough or defective spots and patch holes with fresh concrete. Apply ceramic tiles to walls, floors, and ceilings.
Ability to cut, shape, and apply tiles to surfaces according to specifications. Apply coats of plaster and/or paint to walls and ceilings.
Ability to carry out written or oral instructions.
Additional Comments These positions will be part of the Pilgrim Special Projects Team, which travels between all locations managed by the Pilgrim PC administration completing work identified as critical and necessary. The regional revitalization team concept was first adopted for the New York City region in 1984-85, and soon expanded to five regions that cover the entire state. The Environmental Revitalization Teams are made up of temporary general mechanics, maintenance assistants and laborers that perform ongoing maintenance and small renovation projects to augment facility support staff services.
Candidates are not eligible for reimbursement of travel costs.
Generous benefit package includes:
• Paid vacation leave
• Paid personal leave
• Paid holidays
• Paid sick leave
• Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision care benefits
• Membership in the New York State and Local Employees' Retirement System, and
• Various savings plan programs.
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 and Vacancy ID #54129 in the subject line of your email when applying.
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.