Trades Generalist, Capital District Psychiatric Center, P26952
New York State Office of Mental Health · Albany, NY
FULL-TIME
Posted Sep 7, 2026
Job Description
Duties Description
As a Trades General you will perform journey-level work in one trade and skilled and semi-skilled level work in a combination of other trades in the repair and maintenance of facilities and equipment. You may supervise others in maintenance, repair, installation and construction activities.
Job Requirements:
- Working knowledge of methods, material, tools and equipment used in the craft or crafts to which assigned.
- Working knowledge of applicable standards and plumbing and electrical code regulations.
- Working knowledge of the rules and regulations of the facility governing the activities of State wards.
- Ability to use the tools, machines, equipment and material of the craft or crafts to which assigned.
- Ability to train and supervise others.
- Ability to plan and lay out work and diagnose problems.
- Ability to read and interpret plans, diagrams, architectural blueprints and specifications.
- Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
Duties include perform in one or more trades:
- Mechanical (HVAC), carpentry, painting, electrical, plumbing, masonry, locksmith
- Provide field supervision 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.
- Work independently as needed, Perform moderate to heavy manual labor.
- May climb ladders and work at heights on scaffolds and platforms, and in confined spaces.
- Demonstrate the ability to adhere to OSHA safety standards.
Minimum Qualifications
Four (4) years of full-time experience in a trade under a skilled journeyman which would provide training equivalent to that given in an apprenticeship program.
Apprentice training in a trade, or training gained by the completion of technical courses in a trade at a school or institute, may be substituted for the above experience on a year-for-year basis.
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 programs
Background checks will be required.
As a Trades General you will perform journey-level work in one trade and skilled and semi-skilled level work in a combination of other trades in the repair and maintenance of facilities and equipment. You may supervise others in maintenance, repair, installation and construction activities.
Job Requirements:
- Working knowledge of methods, material, tools and equipment used in the craft or crafts to which assigned.
- Working knowledge of applicable standards and plumbing and electrical code regulations.
- Working knowledge of the rules and regulations of the facility governing the activities of State wards.
- Ability to use the tools, machines, equipment and material of the craft or crafts to which assigned.
- Ability to train and supervise others.
- Ability to plan and lay out work and diagnose problems.
- Ability to read and interpret plans, diagrams, architectural blueprints and specifications.
- Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
Duties include perform in one or more trades:
- Mechanical (HVAC), carpentry, painting, electrical, plumbing, masonry, locksmith
- Provide field supervision 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.
- Work independently as needed, Perform moderate to heavy manual labor.
- May climb ladders and work at heights on scaffolds and platforms, and in confined spaces.
- Demonstrate the ability to adhere to OSHA safety standards.
Minimum Qualifications
Four (4) years of full-time experience in a trade under a skilled journeyman which would provide training equivalent to that given in an apprenticeship program.
Apprentice training in a trade, or training gained by the completion of technical courses in a trade at a school or institute, may be substituted for the above experience on a year-for-year basis.
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 programs
Background checks will be required.
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
Additional Details
- City
- Albany
- State
- New York
- Country
- US
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