Trades Generalist Blaisdell ATC

Job Overview

All hourly positions with the New York State Office of Addiction Services & Supports (OASAS) are utilized on an “as needed” basis, and as such there is no guarantee of work hours or a set schedule. Any questions should be directed to recruitment.gov.

• Plan and lay out construction, repair and maintenance projects.
• Perform a variety of skilled and semi‑skilled maintenance, repair, installation and construction tasks in the mechanical, building, motor equipment and electronic trades.
• Electrical maintenance work including the installation of circuits, lighting and wiring.
• Plumbing maintenance work including the installation, alteration and repair of pipes, fittings and fixtures of heating, ventilating, heating control, water and drainage systems.
• General carpentry duties, including the installation and maintenance of walls, ceilings, cabinets, doors, windows, flooring and insulation.
• General masonry work including the patching of holes with fresh concrete; applying ceramic tiles to walls, floors and ceilings.
• Painting and spackling.
• Inspection and maintenance of HVAC systems.
• Maintenance of the building fire suppression system and fire alarm system.
• Operation and maintenance of the emergency generator.
• Serve as the liaison with the Office of General Services (OGS) and the OASAS Bureau of Capital Management for major repairs and renovations involving the mechanical systems of the building.
• Coordinate and supervise outside contractors performing maintenance and repairs.
• Other job‑related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Four years of full‑time experience in a trade under a skilled tradesperson which would provide training equivalent to that given in a training, apprenticeship, or equivalent program; or an equivalent combination of experience and training gained by completion of technical courses in skilled trades at a school, institute, or branch of the Armed Services.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Skilled in one or more trades;
• Demonstrates computer literacy;
• Ability to read and understand written and oral instructions;
• Valid NYS driver’s license.

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.
2. Investigated through a Criminal Background Check (CBC) that 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.
3. Screened against the Statewide Central Register of Child Abuse and Maltreatment (SCR). Prospective employees whose names are indicated on the SCR may be barred from appointment.

OASAS recognizes the value that different people, perspectives and cultures bring to the agency. We strive to create an inclusive culture that uplifts and supports our staff, fostering a sense of belonging in the workplace. Individuals with lived substance use and/or gambling experience are encouraged to apply. New York State OASAS is an equal‑opportunity employer and provides opportunity for all regardless of race, gender, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, ability, or any other protected class.

OASAS encourages people with disabilities to apply. If you need a reasonable accommodation at any point in the application or hiring process, please reach out to Accessibility.gov.

The mission of the New York State Office of Addiction Services and Supports (OASAS) is to provide, support, and oversee a data‑driven continuum of addiction services delivered with equity, dignity, compassion, and respect. OASAS and the Division of Addiction Treatment Centers (ATCs) are committed to establishing environments of safety and non‑violence in keeping with the trauma‑informed Sanctuary Model. The standards and duties for each are to be performed in support of Sanctuary Model commitments to non‑violence, emotional intelligence, democracy, open communication, social responsibility, social learning, and growth & change.

OASAS Addiction Treatment Centers are tobacco‑free facilities.