Maintenance Assistant, Manhattan Psychiatric Center, P24947

Minimum Qualifications Non-competitive : Two years of experience in maintenance or mechanical work under the supervision of a skilled trade worker or completion of an appropriate two-year technical school course.

Must have a valid driver’s license.

Duties Description Maintenance Assistants use hand and shop tools to perform semi-skilled maintenance and repair work on structures and equipment.

As semi-skilled workers, Maintenance Assistants perform routine, repetitive maintenance, installation and repair tasks in one or a combination of the mechanical, building construction, motor equipment, and electrical trades.

Incumbents may also perform journey level activities, under supervision or after receiving detailed instructions, to learn and perfect their skills.

Duties include, but are not limited to :

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.

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.

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.

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.