The Recovery from Addictions Program (RAP) operated by the Department of Mental Health (DMH) seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Trades Worker. The successful candidate is assigned varied tasks to assist trades workers in the performance of their duties in a variety of trades (e.g., plumbing, electrical, painting, locksmith, garage, and carpentry, etc.); perform routine trade-related maintenance and repair; maintain machinery, equipment and tools; may assist in transportation of personnel and patients, install glass; install and replace floor covering; and perform related work as required.

Please Note: This position is 40 hours per week. The incumbent will work on the day shift from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.  Days off are Sunday and Saturday.  This position is on call during inclement weather events.

Duties and Responsibilities (these are a general summary and not all inclusive):

• Installs, repairs, replaces, and makes adjustment to building hardware in a workman like manner to provide a safe and secure environment.
• Replaces glazing materials in windows and doors, according to established practice to provide a safe and secure environment.
• Uses and maintains hand tools, gasoline, electric or pneumatically powered tools and equipment used in the trades, according to established procedure in the safe completion of the job at hand.
• Works independently on minor construction or repair work in any trade, according to established procedure in the safe completion of the job at hand.
• Works with journeymen of any trade, by doing the heavier and less skilled work so as to assist the tradesman in the completion of major construction and repair projects.
• Operates state vehicles in a safe manner to provide transportation of personnel and materials to the work site.
• Sets up ladders, staging and scaffolding equipment to provide a safe platform to work from.
• Erects minor concrete forms, according to standard practice for the placement of wet concrete.
• Makes mortar, concrete, and plaster mixes, according to standard practice for use of a mason in the completion of his work. 
• Cleans tools, equipment, and sweep work site, according to established procedure to maintain equipment and provide for a safe environment.
• Installs ceiling and floor tiles, according to established procedure to replace broken, loose, and/or broken tiles.
• Constructs and installs minor woodwork projects, according to established practice to provide additional storage, shelving, and appurtenances in various hospital areas.
• Assist with maintaining grounds around buildings by cutting grass, raking, leaves weeding and planting flowerbeds or garden, putting gravel and dumping and smoothing hot top mix.

• Assist with outside duties such as washing windows, sweeping walks, shoveling snow, plowing snow, salting walkways roads and picking up debris around building.

   

Preferred Qualifications:

• Possession of a trade school diploma or certificate of completion in one of the trades, or in industrial maintenance or have a minimum of two years’ experience working in construction.
• Working knowledge of simple construction and repair procedures, and the use of tools and equipment used in the trades.
• Ability to perform manual labor including heavy lifting.
• Ability to climb and work from ladders, staging’s, and scaffolding at some distance from the ground.
• Ability to make common mortar, plaster, and concrete mixes when necessary.
• Ability to install and repair curtain, shades, and drapery fixtures.
• Given the population served, bilingual or multilingual fluency 

License and/or Certification Requirements

• Must possess valid Massachusetts Motor Vehicle Operators License (Class D) or equivalent in the state in which you reside.

About the Recovery from Addictions Program (RAP):

The Department of Mental Health (DMH) in collaboration with the Department of Public Health (DPH) Bureau of Substance Addiction Services operates a statewide Recovery from Addictions Program (RAP) for individuals civilly committed by the courts for substance use treatment for up to 90 days (“Section 35 commitment”).

The program model will provide acute detoxification and early clinical stabilization services as we help clients develop community-based linkages to outpatient supports and substance use disorder treatment providers. The individuals treated within this program will be linked upon discharge to a range of services within the DPH continuum of care for substance use conditions. RAP provides administrative, medical, clinical, and non-clinical services. Its mission to provide quality client-centered care and recovery-oriented treatment.

DMH Vision and Mission:

The Department of Mental Health, as the State Mental Health Authority, assures and provides access to services and supports to meet the mental health needs of individuals of all ages, enabling them to live, work and participate in their communities. The Department establishes standards to ensure effective and culturally competent care to promote recovery. The Department sets policy, promotes self-determination, protects human rights, and supports mental health training and research. This critical mission is accomplished by working in partnership with other state agencies, individuals, families, providers, and communities.

Learn more: https://www.mass.gov/orgs/massachusetts-department-of-mental-health 

Pre-Hire Process:

A criminal background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services prior to the candidate being hired. For more information, please visit http://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori.

Education, licensure and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division’s Hiring Guidelines.

Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law and may be published on the Commonwealth’s website.

If you require assistance with the application/interview process and would like to request an ADA accommodation, please click on the link and complete the ADA Reasonable Accommodation Online Request Form.

For questions, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 1-800-510-4122 and select option 4.

Minimum Entrance Requirements: None.

Salary placement is determined by a combination of factors, including the candidate’s years of directly related experience and education, and alignment with our internal compensation structure as set forth by the Human Resources Division’s Hiring Guidelines. For all bargaining unit positions (non-management), compensation is subject to the salary provisions outlined in the applicable collective bargaining agreement and will apply to placement within the appropriate salary range.

Comprehensive Benefits

When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.

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Title 101 CMR 23.00 (“Regulation”) requires certain agency staff to have received the COVID-19 vaccination and Influenza vaccination, or have taken required mitigation measures, to prevent viral infection and transmission in State Hospitals and State Congregate Care Facilities. The Regulation applies to this position. Successful candidates will be required to acknowledge and attest to your vaccination status for both COVID-19 and Influenza.

An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.  Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law.  Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100%25 of the job requirements.  We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role.