
Maintenance Assistant, New York State Psychiatric Institute, P28233
New York, NYFull-time$45–55K/yrSeen 4 days agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago
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Job overview
The Maintenance Assistant performs semi-skilled, routine maintenance, installation, and repair work on structures and equipment across one or more trades. Work includes plumbing and steamfitting, carpentry, masonry, painting, and electrical tasks. The position is full-time and permanent at the New York State Psychiatric Institute. Applicants need two years of supervised maintenance or mechanical work experience, or an appropriate two-year technical school course, and a valid driver’s license.
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Full job description
NY HELPS No
55-b/c Eligible Yes
Agency Mental Health, Office of
Title Maintenance Assistant, New York State Psychiatric Institute, P28233
Occupational Category Skilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance
Salary Grade 09
Bargaining Unit OSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary Range From $44560 to $54773 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Permanent
Internship No
Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class
Travel Percentage 0%
Workweek Mon-Fri
Hours Per Week 40
Workday
From 6 AM
To 6 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
County New York
Street Address New York State Psychiatric Institute
1051 Riverside Drive
City New York
State NY
Zip Code 10032
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 andsteamfitting equipment and installation of new equipment,according to layouts provided by the supervisor, by cutting,fitting, and threading pipe; removing existing pipes andfixtures; repairing and adjusting water mixers, thermostats,and other fixtures locating and unplugging stoppages; repairingdomestic steam equipment such as steam tables, dishwashers,and laundry equipment repairing leaks in steam and waterlines; overhauling vacuum pumps; and insulating steam lines.• Performs semiskilled carpentry activities including repairingdoors, windows, window sashes, storm windows, stairs,railings, furniture, locks, and door hardware operating shopmachinery to make and assemble bookcases, shelves, tables,trenches, signs, and modular furniture erecting and movingpartitions building forms for concrete work and, undersupervision, assisting in erecting and renovating buildings andstructures.• Performs semiskilled masonry repairs and installation activitiessuch, as pointing up brick and stone work, patching plasterwalls, setting tiles, laying brick and stone, finishing concretework, replacing fire brick in boilers, and operating equipmentincluding mixers and concrete block machines.• Assists in painting and decorating work by performing interiorand exterior painting not requiring fine finish or decorativetreatment, staining and finishing wood and furniture, paintingequipment, installing wallpaper, and spray painting surfacesand equipment.• Performs the routine tasks of the electrical trade, includingrepairing electrical equipment such as overhead door motors,vacuum cleaners, electric ranges, and other appliances;replacing brushes on large electric motors; laying and repairingelectrical cables and wires; installing and maintaining lightingfixtures, outlets, and switches: and adjusting points andcontacts on electrical equipment.
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.
Additional Comments All OMH employees receive a generous benefits package including:• NYS medical, dental, & vision insurance• Access to tuition assistance programs• Excellent opportunities for advancement & professional growth• Paid time off – 13 paid vacation days in the first year, 5 paid personal days, 13 paid holidays, & paid sick leave• NYS Retirement programsBackground checks will be required.This position is eligible for a down state adjustment of $4,150.
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Name Human Resources
Telephone
Fax 212-795-0786
Email Address [email protected]
Address
Street New York State Psychiatric Institute
1051 Riverside Drive
City New York
State NY
Zip Code 10032
Notes on Applying To be considered for this position, please copy the link below into a new browser window to complete the Office of Mental Health Employment Application, and submit it along with your resume and other application materials via fax or email the Human Resources email address noted above. Please indicate the Title, Vacancy ID #, and Location of the position you are applying for in the subject line of your email or fax.https://omh.ny.gov/omhweb/employment/docs/employment-application.pdfThe 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.
How this job compares
Set against the 14,858 open Maintenance jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$45–55K/yr
- New York median$52–59K/yr171 salary ranges
- US median$70–95K/yr654 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $50K, is 8% below the New York median midpoint ($54K) — in the lowest quarter of Maintenance salary ranges in New York.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 819 open Maintenance jobs in New York and 14,858 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in New York
- McDonald's258 open
- New York State Civil Service (this employer)122 open
- Walmart14 open
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience; Maintenance postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years at the median (2,930 postings).
- Education
- 245 of the 14,858 open Maintenance jobs (2%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 27, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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