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Position Information

AgencyMental Health, Office of

TitleMaintenance Assistant, St. Lawrence Psychiatric Center, P23254

Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary Grade09

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $40193 to $49405 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 6 AM

To 6 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County St Lawrence

Street Address St. Lawrence Psychiatric Center

1 Chimney Point Drive

City Ogdensburg

StateNY

Zip Code13669

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications Two years of experience in maintenance or mechanical work under the supervision of a skilled trade worker or completion of an appropriate two-year technical school course.

Duties Description Maintenance Assistants use hand and shop tools to perform semi-skilled maintenance and repair work on structures and equipment. As semi-skilled workers, Maintenance Assistants perform routine, repetitive maintenance, installation and repair tasks in one or a combination of the mechanical, building construction, motor equipment, and electrical trades. Incumbents may also perform journey level activities, under supervision or after receiving detailed instructions, to learn and perfect their skills. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Performs routine replacement and repair of plumbing and
steamfitting equipment and installation of new equipment,
according to layouts provided by the supervisor, by cutting,
fitting, and threading pipe; removing existing pipes and fixtures;
repairing and adjusting water mixers, thermostats, and other
fixtures locating and unplugging stoppages; repairing domestic
steam equipment such as steam tables, dishwashers, and
laundry equipment repairing leaks in steam and water lines;
overhauling vacuum pumps; and insulating steam lines.
• Performs semiskilled carpentry activities including repairing
doors, windows, window sashes, storm windows, stairs, railings,
furniture, locks, and door hardware operating shop machinery to
make and assemble bookcases, shelves, tables, trenches, signs,
and modular furniture erecting and moving partitions building
forms for concrete work and, under supervision, assisting in
erecting and renovating buildings and structures.
• Performs semiskilled masonry repairs and installation activities
such, as pointing up brick and stone work, patching plaster walls,
setting tiles, laying brick and stone, finishing concrete work,
replacing fire brick in boilers, and operating equipment including
mixers and concrete block machines.
• Assists in painting and decorating work by performing interior
and exterior painting not requiring fine finish or decorative
treatment, staining and finishing wood and furniture, painting
equipment, installing wallpaper, and spray painting surfaces and
equipment.
• Performs the routine tasks of the electrical trade, including
repairing electrical equipment such as overhead door motors,
vacuum cleaners, electric ranges, and other appliances; replacing
brushes on large electric motors; laying and repairing electrical
cables and wires; installing and maintaining lighting fixtures,
outlets, and switches: and adjusting points and contacts on
electrical equipment.

Additional Comments Background Investigation/Justice Center Review:
Prospective appointees will be: 1) Checked against the Staff Exclusion List (SEL) maintained by the Justice Center for the Protection of People with Special Needs. Prospective employees whose names appear on the SEL as having been found responsible for serious or repeated acts of abuse or neglect will be barred from appointment and may have their names removed from the eligible list(s) for the title(s) if applicable. 2) Investigated through a Criminal Background Check (CBC), which includes State and federal Criminal History Record Checks. All convictions must be reported; conviction of a felony or misdemeanor, or any falsified or omitted information on the prospective appointee’s employment application, may bar appointment or result in removal after appointment. Each case will be determined on its own merits, consistent with the applicable provisions of State and federal laws, rules, and regulations. Prospective employees will be fingerprinted in order to obtain a record of their criminal history information, and may be required to pay any necessary fees. 3) Screened against the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR). Prospective employees may be required to pay any necessary fees. Additionally, prospective employees whose names are indicated on the SCR may be barred from appointment.

Candidates must provide proof of vaccination for COVID-19 (or willingness to become fully vaccinated). NOTE: All OMH employees must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19.

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

Contact Information

Name Human Resources

Telephone

Fax 315-541-2034

Email Address slpc.humanresources@omh.ny.gov

Address

Street St. Lawrence Psychiatric Center

1 chimney Point Drive

City Ogdensburg

State NY

Zip Code 13669

 

Notes on ApplyingPlease indicate the Title, Vacancy ID # and Location of the position you are applying for in the subject line of your email or fax. Please complete the Office of Mental Health Employment Application and submit it along with your other application materials via fax, mail or the Human Resources email address noted above.

http://www.omh.ny.gov/omhweb/employment/docs/employment-application.pdf

The Mission of the New York State Office of Mental Health is to promote the mental health of all New Yorkers, with a focus on providing hope and supporting recovery for adults with serious mental illness and children with serious emotional disturbances. Applicants with lived mental health experience are encouraged to apply. OMH is deeply committed to supporting underserved individuals, organizations, and communities. To this end, OMH is focused on implementing activities and initiatives to reduce disparities in access, quality, and treatment outcomes for underserved populations. A critical component of these efforts is ensuring OMH is a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees' unique attributes and skills are valued and utilized to support the mission of the Agency. OMH is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.