Maintenance Assistant

Duties Description Assigned to the power plant
• Operates machine tools, including, lathes, shapers, milling machines, metal cutting saws, planers, and radial drill presses to manufacture metal items, such as large bushings and special bolts, and performs the less difficult machine operations, such as threading bolts and cutting keyways.
• Repairs, maintains, and services automotive and mechanical equipment by performing activities such as adjusting hydraulic brakes, replacing wheel bearings, performing minor body work, and replacing components, including starters, fuel pumps, water pumps, mufflers, and gas tanks.
• 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.
• Cuts, welds, and brazes a variety of metal materials and equipment; manufacturers standard items of sheet metal ware such as pails, dippers, and garbage cans; and assists in maintaining and erecting signs.
• 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.
• Operates and maintains heating and hot water equipment in a small facility by replacing parts, such as filters and pumps; cleaning equipment and fireboxes; replacing and adjusting components, such as thermostats and points; and checking oil levels in storage tanks.
• Assists in repairing and maintaining locks by making keys; changing lock combinations; opening locks when keys are not available; installing locks; and cleaning and repairing locks.
• 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.
• Repairs, rebuilds, and assists in installing metal, slate, shingle, and built-up roofs.
• 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.
• When deemed necessary by supervisor, Maintenance Assistants may be assigned to other maintenance activities, such as snow and ice control. On call for snow removal is required.
• May occasionally operate trucks and light construction equipment.

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Minimum Qualifications Non-competitive: Two years of full-time experience in maintenance or mechanical work under the supervision of a skilled tradesperson; OR completion of an appropriate two year technical school course at a school, institute, or branch of the Armed Services, such as the New York State Civil Service Employees Association-Partnership (NYS CSEA-P) Applied Skilled Trades Certificate Program*; or an equivalent combination of experience and training gained by completion of appropriate technical courses at a school, institute, or branch of the Armed Services.

*Successful completion of the NYS CSEA-P Applied Skilled Trades Certificate Program includes a total of 288 hours of trade-specific classroom instruction, 45 hours of technical math course work, 45 hours of technical communications course work, and 15 hours of blueprint/schematic reading course work. It does not include 4,000 hours of on-the-job training, as required for the NYS CSEA-P Applied Skilled Trades Traineeship.

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

• 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io 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 referral service that connects employees with local service providers and support services to address their personal needs.

• Life insurance and Disability insurance.

• The New York State Deferred Compensation Plan is a voluntary retirement plan that offers employees the option to invest a part of their salaries for retirement on a tax-deferred basis.

• Paid Holidays and Leave:
° Thirteen (13) paid holidays each year.
° Thirteen (13) days of paid vacation leave initially.
° Five (5) days paid personal leave each year.
° Thirteen (13) days of paid sick leave each year (PEF/CSEA), which may carry over from year to year.
° Up to three (3) days professional leave each year to participate in professional development events.

• Health Care Coverage:
Employees and their eligible dependents can choose from a variety of affordable health insurance programs. Employees are provided family dental and vision plans at no extra cost.

• Paid Parental Leave:
Paid Parental Leave allows eligible employees to take up to 12 weeks of paid leave at full pay for each qualifying event. A qualifying event is defined as the birth of a child or placement of a child for adoption or foster care.

• Retirement Program:
Participate in The NYS Employees' Retirement System (ERS), which is recognized as one of the best-managed and best-funded public retirement systems in the nation.

• Professional Development and Education and Training:
NYS offers training programs and tuition assistance to eligible employees to maintain and increase their professional skills and prepare them for promotional opportunities. For more information, please visit

• Additionally, the Public Service Workshops Program (PSWP) offers certain professional training opportunities for PEF represented and M/C designated employees that may grant continuing education credits towards maintaining professional licensure. For more information, please visit

• OPWDD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer dedicated to creating and sustaining a culture of inclusion. We believe that we are most effective in managing and improving our service system with a diverse team of employees. With such a large workforce, we rely on the collective individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, self-expression, ideas and talent that our employees bring to their work. This speaks to our culture and is a key part of our successes. As we continuously recruit people for our team, we welcome the unique contributions that applicants bring in terms of their education, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, languages spoken, veteran's status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.

***All people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.***


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Name Broome DDSO Human Resources


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Address

Street 249 Glenwood Road


City Binghamton


State NY


Zip Code 13905


Notes on Applying Please email your resume to View email address on click.appcast.io and reference vacancy ID# 219429 in your email.