Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyPeople With Developmental Disabilities, Office for

TitleService and Repair Mechanic (Electronics) - Broome

Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary Grade12

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $46146 to $56324 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Competitive Class

Travel Percentage 40%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Chenango

Street Address Broome DDSO - Valley Ridge Location

276 Chiarino Drive

City Norwich

StateNY

Zip Code13815

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications • MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Eligible List: Candidates must be reachable for appointment on Current Civil Service Eligible List for this title.
OR
Transfer: Candidates must have one year of permanent service in the posted title and be eligible for lateral transfer; OR be eligible to transfer via Section 70.1, 52.6, or 70.4 of Civil Service Law.
OR
Provisional: In the event there is not a valid eligible list for this title in this location, candidates who meet the following qualifications may be qualified for provisional appointment. To qualify, candidates must have four years of experience in the installation, maintenance, and repair of electronic equipment OR have graduated from a high school technical electronics education program recognized by the New York State Education Department as meeting the standards for technical education AND have three years of experience in the installation, maintenance, and repair of electronic equipment OR have an associate's degree in electronic technology or successful completion of a two-year technical professional certification program in the electronics field AND two years of experience in the installation, maintenance, and repair of electronic equipment.
Examples of electronic equipment includes, but is not limited to, antenna systems, closed circuit television systems, control and indicating equipment, data systems, electronic office equipment, fire alarms, intercommunication units, intrusion and surveillance equipment, public address systems, radio equipment, security systems, and radiological monitoring equipment.

Provisional candidates must take the examination for Service & Repair Mechanic (Electronics) when it is offered next and must be reachable on the resulting eligible list to maintain employment.
• As of February 26, 2022, all OPWDD employees assigned to this location must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

Duties Description • Works under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor 1.
• Performs testing, installations and repairs of various type of electronic equipment at a secure facility.
• Performs maintenance on security systems including motion sensor systems. Performs general maintenance on, and oversees contractors assigned to required testing of life safety and security systems.
• Troubleshoots fire alarm systems and performs testing as directed and oversees contractors providing required testing and repairs.
• Performs routine maintenance and testing on emergency duress systems.
• Reviews maintenance requests assigned and evaluate work requested and requests needed supplies to perform job.
• Troubleshoots, adjusts, and repair HVAC electronic control systems and low voltage controls on standby generator systems, systems.
• Performs troubleshooting on automated lighting systems.
• Assists with review of scope of work to be performed by others within this specialize field.
• Works closely with the Maintenance Supervisor to develop maintenance contracts on electronic equipment.
• May supervise other maintenance staff in order to achieve effective coordination/scheduling of work performed.
• Performs repairs of electronic equipment at the Broome Campus setting and other locations within the District as assigned.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel programs and other related computer programs.
• Position may require travel within the state to assist other districts with special projects.
• Candidates will be trained in the operation and maintenance procedures as related to Asbestos Containing Materials.
• Working knowledge of applicable agency standards and of appropriate building and construction code regulations.
• Working knowledge of applicable agency standards and of appropriate building and construction code regulations.
• Working knowledge of safety policies as they relate to the agency.
• Ability to train and supervise others.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, diagrams, architectural blueprints and specifications.
• Assists other trades and perform minor electrical work.
• • Valid driver's license.

Additional Comments Please Note:

• As of February 26, 2022, all OPWDD employees assigned to this location must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
If you are employed by state government, you may be able to receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on Direct Loans after 120 qualifying monthly payments have been made under a qualifying repayment plan while working full-time for a qualifying employer. For more information on PSLF, please visit www.studentAid.gov/publicservice.
Employees on long term leave can bid on positions but must be able to report to work within fourteen (14) days and be able to perform the essential functions of their positions with or without reasonable accommodation (RA). If an employee believes that he or she needs a reasonable accommodation, they should contact the NYS OPWDD Workforce and Talent Management Central Office (518) 473-9689 or Email at accommodationrequests@opwdd.ny.gov to obtain information and RA forms.
• For CSEA positions: Local Bidding Agreements will be honored.
• 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.
• In order to be eligible for appointment and to maintain employment, you cannot be listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of the Federal and/or State Medicaid and Medicare exclusion lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally assisted program). If you are appointed and subsequently listed as an excluded individual or entity on any of these lists (or excluded from any other Federal or Federally assisted program), you may be terminated from your employment.
OPWDD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. OPWDD is committed to creating and sustaining a culture of inclusion. We believe that we are most effective in managing and improving our service system with a diverse team of employees. With such a large workforce, we rely on the collective individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, self-expression, ideas and talent that our employees bring to their work. This speaks to our culture and is a key part of our successes. As we continuously recruit people for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that applicants bring in terms of their education, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran’s status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.

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

Contact Information

Name Broome DDSO Human Resources Department

Telephone 607-240-4786

Fax 607-770-0528

Email Address opwdd.broome.jobs@opwdd.ny.gov

Address

Street Broome DDSO

249 Glenwood Road

City Binghamton

State NY

Zip Code 13905

 

Notes on ApplyingAPPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Submit Response to Posting form, cover letter and resume’ by December 20, 2022, to:

Broome DDSOO Human Resources Office
249 Glenwood Road
Binghamton, NY 13905
E-Mail: opwdd.broome.jobs@opwdd.ny.gov
Fax: 607-770-0528

Please reference the above EOA # Broome 221220A in all correspondence.