Electrician - New York State Psychiatry Institute

Job Title: Electrician

Grade: 14

Salary: $52,753 - $63,167

The Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene is seeking a qualified candidate to join our growing team and fill a full-time Electrician position in the Department of Maintenance. In this role the chosen candidate will be responsible for installing and repairing complex electrical control, wiring and lighting systems working from a technical blueprint. The chosen candidate must have experience in the field of electricity, working on simple and complex electrical systems including installing, maintaining/repairing electrical control, wiring and lighting systems, reading technical diagrams, blueprints, and performing general electrical maintenance.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Execute plans of electrical wiring for lighting, pumps, motors, receptacles, and other electrical systems.
• Install electrical apparatus, fixtures, equipment, and other systems.
• Install safety and distribution components (e.g. switches, resistors, circuit-breaker panels etc.)
• Connect wiring in electrical circuits and networks ensuring compatibility of components.
• Prepare and assemble conduits and connect wiring through them.
• Prevent breakdown of systems by routinely inspecting and replacing old wiring and insulated cables, cleaning circuits etc.
• Perform effective troubleshooting to identify hazards or malfunctions and repair or substitute damaged units.
• Inspect transformers, circuit breakers, and other electrical components.
• Troubleshoot electrical issues using appropriate testing devices.
• Repair and replace equipment, electrical wiring, and fixtures.
• Perform circuit breaker corrective maintenance.
• Maintain good knowledge of heating and air conditioning systems.
• Follow National Electrical Code state and local building regulations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma in relevant vocational training and/or successfully completed apprenticeship as an electrician.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in electrical industry and/or full-time satisfactory experience as an electrician.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Journeyman or Master Electrician license and/or electrical certification is preferred but not required.

• 5+ years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified with increasing levels of responsibility

Work Location: 1051 Riverside Drive, New York, NY 10032

To Apply: Submit an application through our website at https://nyspi.applicantpro.com/jobs/. Please note only applications submitted through our website will be considered.

The Mission of the Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, Inc. (RFMH) 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. RFMH is deeply committed to supporting underserved individuals, organizations, and communities. To this end, RFMH 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 that RFMH is a diverse and inclusive workplace where all employees' unique attributes and skills are valued and utilized to support the mission of the Agency. RFMH is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

The Research Foundation is a private not-for-profit corporation and is not an agency or instrumentality of the State of New York. Employees of the Research Foundation are not state employees, do not participate in any state retirement system, and do not receive state fringe benefits. Excellent Benefits Package. Employer/Minority/Women/Disabled/Veteran Employer. VEVRAA 41 CFR 60-300.5(a) compliant.