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Maintenance Assistant – Central Office, Multiple Positions

State of New York
Location
Utica, NY
Compensation
$44,560 - $54,773 / year
Employment type

How to apply

View application instructions on StateJobsNY
State vacancy ID
228584
Application deadline
December 9, 2026

Date shown in New York time. Confirm application timing on the official posting.

Application instructions

To be considered for this position, interested candidates should email a cover letter and resume in Microsoft Word or PDF format to omhhrm@omh.ny.gov. Please include the title of the position and Vacancy ID #228584 in the subject line of your email when applying. Resumes may also be faxed to (518) 486-3897.

Confirm the deadline and all requirements on the official posting before applying.

Source: New York State Jobs · Bespree is not the employer.

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Job description

The Office of Mental Health (OMH) is recruiting to fill multiple Maintenance Assistant positions on the Central New York Revite Team.

These positions are in the Bureau of Environmental Design and Improvement located in the Central New York region.

Under the general direction of the Maintenance Supervisor 1 and Maintenance Supervisor 3, Maintenance Assistants will travel to various facilities to perform special project renovations, ongoing maintenance, small repair and environmental projects in one of five regions.

The Central New York region includes Albany, Marcy, Utica, Syracuse, and Ogdensburg. Specific duties to be performed 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 S0lbs.
  • 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.
  • Assist with general electrical maintenance work including the installation of circuits, lighting, and wiring.
  • Assist with general carpentry duties, including the installation and maintenance of walls, ceilings, cabinets, doors, windows, flooring and insulation.
  • Assist with 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.
  • Assist with 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

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 NYS CSEA 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.

Possession of a valid New York State driver’s license is preferred, but not required, for these positions.

*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.

Additional Information

These positions will be part of our Central New York Revite team, which travels to various facilities in the Central New York region performing special project renovations, ongoing maintenance, small repair and environmental projects. 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 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 (OMH) 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 the unique attributes and skills of all employees are valued and utilized to support the mission of the Agency.

OMH is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

#LI-DNI

About employer

New York State agencies, departments, and public authorities provide services across healthcare, engineering, administration, public safety, the trades, and other areas.

Full-time
Date posted
Nov 09, 2026
Utica, NY 13501

How to apply

View application instructions on StateJobsNY
State vacancy ID
228584
Application deadline
December 9, 2026

Date shown in New York time. Confirm application timing on the official posting.

Application instructions

To be considered for this position, interested candidates should email a cover letter and resume in Microsoft Word or PDF format to omhhrm@omh.ny.gov. Please include the title of the position and Vacancy ID #228584 in the subject line of your email when applying. Resumes may also be faxed to (518) 486-3897.

Confirm the deadline and all requirements on the official posting before applying.

Source: New York State Jobs · Bespree is not the employer.

Need a resume for this application?

Tailor your resume for this job

Job description

The Office of Mental Health (OMH) is recruiting to fill multiple Maintenance Assistant positions on the Central New York Revite Team.

These positions are in the Bureau of Environmental Design and Improvement located in the Central New York region.

Under the general direction of the Maintenance Supervisor 1 and Maintenance Supervisor 3, Maintenance Assistants will travel to various facilities to perform special project renovations, ongoing maintenance, small repair and environmental projects in one of five regions.

The Central New York region includes Albany, Marcy, Utica, Syracuse, and Ogdensburg. Specific duties to be performed 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 S0lbs.
  • 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.
  • Assist with general electrical maintenance work including the installation of circuits, lighting, and wiring.
  • Assist with general carpentry duties, including the installation and maintenance of walls, ceilings, cabinets, doors, windows, flooring and insulation.
  • Assist with 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.
  • Assist with 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

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 NYS CSEA 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.

Possession of a valid New York State driver’s license is preferred, but not required, for these positions.

*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.

Additional Information

These positions will be part of our Central New York Revite team, which travels to various facilities in the Central New York region performing special project renovations, ongoing maintenance, small repair and environmental projects. 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 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 (OMH) 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 the unique attributes and skills of all employees are valued and utilized to support the mission of the Agency.

OMH is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

#LI-DNI

New York State is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of the State of New York to provide for and promote equal opportunity employment, compensation and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination.

About employer

New York State agencies, departments, and public authorities provide services across healthcare, engineering, administration, public safety, the trades, and other areas.