General Mechanic

Responsibilities

• Perform journey‑level work in a combination of trades for repair, maintenance, installation, and construction of facilities and equipment.
• Supervise others in maintenance, repair, installation and construction activities as needed.
• Work from verbal or written descriptions, drawings, or sketches to design, plan, layout and complete general trades projects.
• Monitor and inspect work in progress and upon completion to ensure compliance with guidelines, codes, regulations, proper use of materials and equipment, and adherence to schedules.
• Assist in determining facility and grounds maintenance needs and make recommendations for repair, correction, or resolution.
• Draw rough sketches or prepare scaled plans from instructions to accomplish projects.
• Review in‑house work requests, visit job sites, and determine materials needed to complete projects.
• Conduct facility inspections to prioritize maintenance needs and recommend repairs.
• Provide supervisors with recommendations for type, quantity, and quality of materials required for projects.
• Give verbal instruction and demonstrate proper trade techniques and tool usage.
• Complete Purchase Order (PO) and Purchase Requisition documentation as required.
• Assemble materials, tools, and equipment needed for tasks.
• Track inventory and control distribution of tools and equipment, maintaining them in good condition.
• Perform supervisory duties at assigned facilities and fill in for supervisors during absences.
• Assist in preparing and providing input for written performance evaluations of subordinate employees.
• Perform routine semiskilled maintenance and repair in other trades (e.g., plumbing, electrical, carpentry, masonry) as trained.
• Work independently with minimal supervision or as part of a project/team setting under supervisory guidance.
• Assist with repairs and upkeep of facility structures and building systems from foundation to roof, interior and exterior.
• Perform general grounds maintenance: clearing sites, mowing lawns, maintaining roads and sidewalks, snow and ice removal, and trash collection.
• Assist with Non‑military Use Program (NMU) requirements when applicable.
• Provide assistance and perform duties at other DMNA facilities to meet operational needs.
• Perform periodic overtime, especially during winter months.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of applicable Federal, State and local codes, standards, rules and regulations for assigned trades.
• Working knowledge of methods, materials, tools and equipment used in assigned trades.
• Ability to operate and maintain assigned tools, machinery and equipment safely and effectively.
• Working knowledge of skilled and semiskilled trades and safety standards/procedures.
• Ability to train others in trade skills and tasks.
• Ability to plan and schedule work, including determining staff, equipment, and supplies needed.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, diagrams, architectural blueprints and specifications.
• Ability to supervise effectively and fill in for a supervisor when necessary.
• Ability to work outdoors in various temperatures and inclement weather for extended periods.
• Ability to analyze project needs and communicate them to supervisors.
• Ability to operate motor vehicles, motorized equipment and construction equipment.
• Ability to perform routine repairs and maintenance on equipment and facility structures.
• Ability to perform standard arithmetic calculations for material and labor estimates.
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to interact well with co‑workers, management, Federal and State personnel, and the public.
• Ability to follow directions, ensure completion of assignments, and seek assistance or report concerns as needed.
• Ability to work comfortably at heights (ladders, scaffolds, platforms, lifts).
• Ability to push, pull, lift and carry heavy objects and equipment (50 + lb).
• Ability to work in confined spaces in accordance with requirements.
• Ability to read and write in English.
• Demonstrated reliability and trustworthiness.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with computer software and databases (minimum: Microsoft Office, Statewide Financial System (SFS), Statewide Learning Management System (SLMS)).
• Completion of required training; periodic travel to other facilities or for training may be required.
• Successful completion of training for required state and federal software systems (e.g., SFS, SLMS).
• Ability to prepare clear and concise written material.

Qualifications

• Four (4) years of full‑time experience in a trade at a skilled journey‑level position, providing training equivalent to an apprenticeship program; or apprenticeship training/technical coursework substituted on a year‑for‑year basis.
• At least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver’s license for operating a motor vehicle in New York State.
• Ability to read and write in English.
• Willingness to report any changes to supervisory chain and State Human Resources (MNHS).
• May be required to obtain and maintain a military driver’s license and meet related medical evaluation requirements.
• Ability to work comfortably at heights, lift 50 + lb, work in confined spaces, and endure various weather conditions.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel; ability to independently use common software programs.
• Completion of required computer training (SFS, GFEBS, SLMS) within 90 days of receiving access, or successful completion of equivalent training.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a favorable background investigation; may require a National Agency Check with Inquiry (NACI) and possibly a SECRET clearance for certain locations.
• Apprenticeship programs must include trade‑specific classroom instruction (technical math, communications, blueprint reading) and a set number of on‑the‑job training hours.
• Other combinations of education and work experience, including military experience, may be considered if directly relevant and total experience meets or exceeds four (4) years.
• Must maintain minimum standards in accordance with agency, statutory, and NGB requirements; failure may result in disciplinary action up to termination.

Pay

Current Start Rate: $52,694

Job Rate: $64,321

All hires begin at the start rate unless prior state experience qualifies them for a step increase as determined by the Office of State Comptroller.

Additional Comments

This position is not in the Classified Service of New York State but is covered under New York State Military Law. If selected, current Civil Service employees will lose their seniority within the Classified Service, thereby exempting them from applying for promotional exams within Civil Service.