Trades Generalist - Robert Treman State Park
New York State
AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of
TitleTrades Generalist - Robert Treman State Park
Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance
Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $48956 to $59757 Annually
"Other" Explanation Variable hours: 5 days per week, 8-hour days; possible weekends
Workday
Minimum Qualifications Four years of full-time experience* in a trade under a skilled tradesperson which 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 driver's license appropriate for the type of vehicle to be operated.
*If verifiable, we will accept and prorate appropriate part-time and volunteer experience.
Duties Description The incumbent will be responsible for a primary trade in one of the following: plumbing, carpentry, motor equipment, small engine repair, heavy equipment operator or mechanical. Trades Generalists across the various trades have one responsibility in common and that is performing a variety of skilled and semi-skilled maintenance, repair, installation, and construction tasks in the mechanical, building, and electrical trades.
Incumbents must have a working knowledge of methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in their respective trade. The incumbent will plan and lay out projects, supervise and train others as well as read and interpret plans. The incumbent may be assigned to other duties besides those described above, including directing facility maintenance, supervising lower-level staff, tree trimming, chipping, and the removal of trees, as well as the below municipal water treatment duties:
• Support water pumping, chlorination, and distribution to park facilities.
• Monitor equipment and perform routine checks. Maintain logs for system checks and water testing.
• Assist in maintenance and repairs of water system components.
Additional Comments OPERATING NEEDS:
• Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license that allows the candidate to legally operate a motor vehicle in New York State as a term and condition of employment.
• The schedule is 40 hours per week, with pass days to be determined. Weekend, evening, and holiday shifts may also be required.
• Candidate needs to obtain a Grade C Water Operators License by the end of the probationary period.
• Must have knowledge of good safety practices as well as a working knowledge of the safe operation of hand and stationary shop tools.
• Must have the ability to perform medium to heavy manual labor.
• Must have the ability to operate a chainsaw and must complete Game of Logging or Parks approved chainsaw operator course within the probationary period as a term and condition of employment.
• Must be qualified and medically cleared to wear a respirator and adhere to safe working practices.
BENEFITS:
Generous benefits package, worth approximately 65% of salary, including:
Paid Time Off:
• CSEA: 44 days - 13 Vacation days, 13 Sick days, and 5 Personal Leave days, 13 Holidays
Health Care Benefits:
• Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
Additional Benefits:
• New York State Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) Membership
• NYS Deferred Compensation
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Paid Parental Leave
To learn more about our benefits, visit: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspx
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Telephone 607-387-7041 ext. 105
Email Address ronda.williamson@parks.ny.gov
Address
Street 2221 Taughannock Park Road
Notes on ApplyingIf you feel you meet the minimum qualifications, agency operating needs, and are interested in being considered for this vacancy, you can obtain an Employment Application from your local park office, your region’s administrative headquarters or can download an application from the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation website at www.parks.ny.gov/employment. Please forward your application and resume, if available, to:
Ronda Williamson, Park Operations Manager
2221 Taughannock Park Road
Trumansburg, NY 14886
or to ronda.williamson@parks.ny.gov by the date indicated below. If you have any questions concerning the position, please contact Ronda at (607) 387-7041 ext. 105.
It is the responsibility of each applicant to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications and agency operating needs.
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask or mandate in any form, that an applicant for employment provide their current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@oer.ny.gov.
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