Review Vacancy
AgencyMental Health, Office of
TitleMaintenance Assistant (Temporary/Hourly) - Three Positions, Central Office;
Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance
Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $17.27 to $17.27 Hourly
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 The Office of Mental Health (OMH) is recruiting to fill three Maintenance Assistant positions. These are temporary/hourly positions in the Bureau of Environmental Design and Improvement located at Elmira Psychiatric Center and Greater Binghamton Health Center in the Southern Tier. Specific duties to be performed may include, but are not limited to the following:
Perform ongoing maintenance, small repair and environmental improvement projects.
Perform semi-skilled carpentry duties, including handrail modifications, door hinge and hardware replacement, and maintenance of walls, ceilings, cabinets, doors, windows, flooring and other identified surface modifications.
Conduct skilled surface preparation and application of primer and finish coats of paint in areas designated in the scope of work.
Perform semi-skilled plumbing and bathroom work, including fixture and hardware replacement.
Possess a working knowledge of maintenance and repair methods, materials and tools.
Perform manual tasks such as lifting and placing of equipment and tools.
Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
Provide support as needed for supervisors and co-workers on assignments.
Perform other project duties, as assigned.
Additional Comments These positions will be part of the Joint Commission Special Project team, which will assist facilities with meeting ligature risk remediation requirements and preparing for upcoming Joint Commission surveys. Incumbents will be dedicated to OMH’s anti-ligature mitigation initiative, assisting facilities to prepare for upcoming 2019-20 accreditation surveys, and addressing issues that are identified in the Facility Ligature Plan of Correction.
The estimated duration of this assignment is 12 months. Upon completion of the assignment, these positions will be terminated. 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 as an attachment in Microsoft Word or PDF format to omhhrm@omh.ny.gov. Please include the title of the position and Vacancy ID #63582 in the subject line of your email when applying. Resumes may also be faxed to (518) 486-3897. Please include the title of the position and Vacancy ID #63582 on your cover sheet or resume when faxing.
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.