Temporary Tile Design Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Duties Description The Office of Mental Health (OMH) is recruiting to fill multiple Trades Generalist positions. These are temporary/hourly positions in the Bureau of Environmental Design and Improvement located in the Western New York area. These positions will be part of the Western New York Revite team, which travels to various facilities in the Western New York area performing special project renovations, ongoing maintenance, small repair and environmental improvement projects.

This region includes Buffalo, Elmira, Rochester, West Seneca and Binghamton. Specific duties to be performed will vary by team assignment and may include, but are not limited to the following: Perform a variety of semi-skilled maintenance, repair, installation, and construction tasks in one or more of the trades including carpentry, painting, minor electrical, masonry/tilework, and flooring. Provide field leadership to staff whose duties include facility maintenance and construction.

Follow written and verbal instructions, project plans, and schedules. Possess working knowledge of methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in trades to which assigned. Work independently as needed.

Perform manual labor with the ability to lift up to 50lbs. May climb ladders and work at heights on scaffolds and platforms, and in confined spaces. Demonstrate the ability to adhere to OSHA safety standards.

Assist in the completion of minor rehabilitation projects located at OMH facilities as assigned. Perform general electrical maintenance work including the installation of circuits, lighting, and wiring. Perform general carpentry duties, including the installation and maintenance of walls, ceilings, cabinets, doors, windows, flooring and insulation.

Perform general masonry work including the removal of rough or defective spots and patch holes with fresh concrete. Apply ceramic tiles to walls, floors and ceilings. Cut, shape and apply tiles to surfaces according to specifications.

Apply coats of plaster and/or paint to walls and ceilings. Plan and lay out work. Read and interpret plans and blueprints and plan the associated work accordingly.

Provide support as needed for supervisors and co-workers on assignments. Team travel within the assigned region to multiple OMH facilities Ability to wear a negative pressure respirator (N95), pass a fit test, and use other personal protective equipment (PPE) as needed to perform job duties. Perform as lead worker in a team consisting of Maintenance Assistants and Facility Operations Assistant 1s.

Provide supervisory coverage in the absence of the team Maintenance Supervisor. Perform ongoing maintenance, small repair, and environmental improvement projects; perform general grounds keeping, landscaping, building maintenance, and painting as needed. Provide emergency response for floods, snowstorms, etc.

as needed. Perform other projects and duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications Four years of full-time experience in a trade under a skilled journey-level position, which would provide training equivalent to that given in an apprenticeship program. Apprentice training in a trade or training gained by the completion of technical courses in a trade at a school or institute may be substituted for the above experience on a year-for-year basis.

Possession of a valid New York State driver's license is preferred, but not required, for this position. Additional Comments These positions are part of the Western New York Revite team that travels between facilities within the Western New York region which includes Buffalo, Elmira, Rochester, West Seneca, and Binghamton. The regional revitalization team concept was first adopted for the New York City region in 1984-85, and soon expanded to five regions that cover the entire state.

The Environmental Revitalization Teams are made up of temporary Trades Generalist, Maintenance Assistant and Facility Operations Assistant 1 positions that perform ongoing maintenance and small renovation projects to augment facility support staff services. The teams operate on an ongoing basis, making visits at each OMH facility in the region twice each year. 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.

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.

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