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Maintenance Assistant, New York State Psychiatric Institute, P28233

New York State Civil Service

New York, NYFull-time$45–55K/yrSeen 4 days agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$45–55K/yr
Location
New York, NY
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Valid Driver's License

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.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Plumbing and SteamfittingCarpentryMasonryPainting and DecoratingElectrical RepairHand and Shop Tools

Qualifications

Two Years Maintenance or Mechanical Experience or Two-Year Technical SchoolValid Driver's License

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Tuition Assistance
Paid Time Off
401(k) Match

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
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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