SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University

Job Description

The Department of Facilities Management & Development at SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is seeking a full time Maintenance Assistant, Roofer & Tinsmith.

Distinguishing Characteristics

Maintenance Assistant (Roofer and Tinsmith): non-competitive; as a semiskilled employee, performs the more routine, repetitive maintenance and repair tasks in the roofing and tinsmith trade. Incumbents may also perform journey-level activities, under supervision, or after receiving detailed instructions, to learn and perfect their skills.

Generally, Maintenance Assistants (Roofer and Tinsmith) work under the supervision of a skilled trades or supervisory maintenance position; in turn, they may supervise Facility Operations Assistants 1 and other relatively unskilled workers in performing manual tasks involving elementary skills.

Illustrative Tasks

Repairs and maintains all types of roofs including metal, slate, tile, composition shingle, and built-up roofs. Erects ladders and scaffolds to provide access to the roof. Cuts roofing materials to size and punches holes in tile and slate according to specifications. Aligns roofing materials and fastens with asphalt cement or nails. Cuts strips of flashing and fits them into angles formed by vents, chimneys, and intersecting roof surfaces. Caulks joints, flashing and brickwork to make them watertight. Applies hot asphalt or tar and roofing paper to roofs. Removes snow, ice and debris from roofs and roof drainage systems. Paints metal areas of roofs. Repairs or replaces such roof drainage system components as gutters, and down-spouts. Fabricates, repairs, and installs a variety of sheet metal-ware, such as heating and ventilating ducts, gutters, down-spouts, and flashing. Following written instructions or blueprints, uses shears, breaks, bending tools, and welding and soldering equipment to cut, bend, straighten, and join metal in the fabrication and repair of standard sheet metal items. Installs manufactured sheet metal products, using such tools and equipment as punches, electric or hand drills, welding and soldering equipment, and grinders. A Maintenance Assistant (Roofer and Tinsmith) may supervise work crews of relatively unskilled workers and/or individuals for whom the State has custody or responsibility by making assignments, giving instructions, and aiding in performing tasks.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Non-competitive: 2-years of full-time experience in roofing and tinsmith work under the supervision of a skilled tradesperson; OR completion of an appropriate technical school course in the roofing and tinsmith trade carpentry at a school, institute, or branch of the Armed Services; OR an equivalent combination of experience and training gained by completion of appropriate technical in the roofing and tinsmith trade carpentry courses 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.

55 B/C Qualifications

Individuals certified eligible for the 55 B/C program under the Governor's Program to Hire Persons/Veterans with Disabilities pursuant to Section 55 B/C of the Civil Service Law will also be considered. To be considered, you must provide a copy of your letter of eligibility with your response. It is essential that candidates clearly and concisely indicate exactly how they meet the above minimum qualifications in their resume. Failure to show how you meet the minimum qualifications above may result in disqualification and removal from consideration.

About Us

Are you looking to take your career to new heights with a leader in healthcare? SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is one of the nation's leading metropolitan medical centers. As the only academic medical center in Brooklyn, we serve a large population that is among the most diverse in the world. We are also highly-ranked by Castle Connolly Medical, a healthcare rating company for consumers, among the top 5 leading U.S. medical schools for training doctors.

About The Team

Equal Employment Opportunity

SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction, and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.

Women, minorities, veterans, individuals with disabilities and members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact Human Resources at ada@downstate.edu.