Trades Generalist

Position Summary:

At the Long Island State Veterans Home, our Trades Generalists are valuable members of our team, who perform journey-level work in one trade, and skilled and semiskilled level work in a combination of other trades in the repair and maintenance of facilities and equipment. Incumbents frequently supervise others in maintenance, repair, installation and construction activities.

 Duties of a Trades Generalist may include the following but are not limited to:

• Requires working knowledge of apprentice standards of electrical code regulations
• Read circuit diagrams, architectural blueprints and schematics, generator and motor control programs, and technical manuals, codes and diagrams.
• Use tools of the electrical trade, including standard hand tools, portable power tools, shop equipment, and measuring and testing instruments such as mega, ampmeters, voltmeter, etc. used in electrical field.
• Basic knowledge of electric theory and practice as applied to the electrical trade.
• Replace or repair defective components and wiring and, as necessary, adjust electrical parts.
• Perform journeyman electrical work in repair, maintenance and installation of electrical systems.
• Maintain, test and log emergency generator and associated equipment, tools and shop machinery.
• Install fixtures and other electrical equipment, including outlets, switches, generator and motor controls, floor tiles, and repair ceiling tiles and all elements of suspended ceilings, spackle and paint walls.
• Possess experience working on HVAC systems, cutting and threading pipe.  Mechanical knowledge of installing bearings, pump seals, drive belts, and filters.
• Working knowledge of the refrigeration cycle, code regulations, electrical, plumbing, HVAC/refrigeration and carpentry.
• Repair, maintain and install plumbing fixtures and appliances such as sinks, shower baths, commodes, drinking fountains, and associated plumbing apparatus.
• Utilize the tools of the plumbing trade, and the tools, machines, equipment and materials of the carpentry trades.
• Must have experience and skills in Carpentry Trades including spackling and painting.
• Conduct inspections of the facility to determine maintenance needs and recommend priorities for repair based on the particular maintenance problem.
• Receive, comprehend and follow instructions.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Four years of full-time experience in a trade under a skilled tradesperson which would provide training equivalent to that given in a training, apprenticeship or equivalent program; or an equivalent combination of experience and training gained by completion of technical courses in skilled trades at a school, institute, or branch of the Armed Services. When required to operate motor vehicles, candidates must possess a valid New York State driver's license appropriate for the type of vehicle to be operated.

Preferred Qualifications:

Completion of a 1st, 2nd, or 3rd class EPA Refrigeration Certification course. One or more years experience working in a long term care setting. 

Resume/CV and cover letter should be included with the online application.

Working Conditions:

Working conditions may involve exposure to infectious disease, blood, body fluids and/or tissue as well as other unpleasant elements such as accidents, injuries and illness. May be exposed to and be required to handle varying unpredictable, emergency and crisis situations. Occasionally subjected to irregular hours and pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries.

Special Notes:

The Long Island State Veterans Home is a tobacco-free environment. Tobacco products are strictly prohibited anywhere on our 25-acre campus, including parking lots and outdoor areas on the premises. 

Essential Position:  This position has been designated as an essential position based on the duties of the job and the functions performed.  This means that when the Long Island State Veterans Home is faced with an emergency, employees in such positions are required to remain at their work location or to report to work.

The LISVH is a 24/7 skilled nursing facility. As such, all positions are subject to changes in pass days and shifts as necessary to meet the operating needs of the facility.

The use of Vacation or Personal Leave accruals during the first 6 months of employment will not be authorized unless prior approval has been granted by Human Resources.

The selected candidate must successfully clear a background investigation. Prior to start date,  the selected candidate must meet the following requirements: Successfully complete pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from the Long Island State Veterans Home Employee Health Department, clear a background investigation, submit three (3) written references, and provide a copy of the required license(s)/certificate(s). Please be advised that failure to comply with any of the above requirements could result in a delayed start date and/or revocation of the employment offer.

Posting Overview :  This position will remain posted until filled or for a maximum of 90 days. An initial review of all applicants will occur two weeks from the posting date. Candidates are advised on the application that for full consideration, applications must be received before the initial review date (which is within two weeks of the posting date).

The Long Island State Veterans Home , located on the campus of Stony Brook University, is a 350-bed skilled nursing facility with a 40-slot Adult Day Health Care Program dedicated to the care of honorably discharged Veterans of the United States Armed Forces, their spouses and Gold Star parents. Join an organization whose people make a difference every day and where commitment, compassion, initiative and leadership are recognized and rewarded. We care for America's heroes every day.

Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning, and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.

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