Trades Generalist

Duties Description POSITION

DESCRIPTION:

A Trades Generalist performs a variety of skilled and semi-skilled maintenance repair, installation and construction tasks in the mechanical, building and electrical trades in multiple community residences and other buildings.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs a variety of carpentry related duties, including but not limited to installations and repairs of flooring, repair and adjustment of doors and hardware, stairs, railings, and replacement of ceiling tile.

• Performs minor electrical duties including but not limited to replacing receptacles, light fixtures, and circuit breakers.

• Repairs, installs and maintains plumbing fixtures and appliances, including but not limited to: sinks, showers, baths, commodes, dishwashers, domestic water and drainage distribution systems.

• Preforms a variety of painting related duties including but not limited to preparing surfaces, priming and painting.

• Performs maintenance, and preventative maintenance on mechanical equipment including but not limited to bathroom exhaust fans, clothes dryers, sump pumps and generators

• Requires daily travel within the district.

• May require some travel within NY State to assist other districts with special projects.
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

• Working knowledge of the methods, materials, tools and equipment used in the trade or trades to which assigned.

• Working knowledge of safety standards and procedures.

• Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.

• Will be required to train and supervise others.

• Candidate will be trained in the operation and maintenance procedures as related to Asbestos Containing Materials.

• Will be required to plan and lay out work, develop time and material lists for projects assigned.

• Will be required to read and interpret plans, codes, diagrams, architectural blueprints and specifications.

• Basic computer skills preferred

• Valid NYS driver's License

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Minimum Qualifications Non-competitive:
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.

When required to operate motor vehicles, candidates must possess a valid New York State driver's license appropriate for the type of vehicle to be operated.

Additional Comments
• 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.

• All OPWDD employees must be eligible and maintain eligibility for full and unconditional participation in the Medicare and Medicaid programs. Continued employment will depend on maintaining eligibility.

• 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.student

Aid.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 or job applicant believes that they need a reasonable accommodation, they should contact the Reasonable Accommodation Unit at  or email accommodation requests.gov to obtain information and RA forms.

• Savings programs such as the U.S. Savings Bond and the College Savings Plan.

• Voluntary pre-tax savings programs such as Health Care Spending Account and the Dependent Care Advantage Account offer employees options to pay for uncovered health care expenses or dependent care expenses.

• Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP) an assessment and…