Trades Generalist - Bear Mountain State Park
New York State
AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of
TitleTrades Generalist - Bear Mountain State Park
Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance
Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $52356 to $63157 Annually
"Other" Explanation Monday – Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (May vary and include weekends, holidays and/or evening shifts.)
Workday
Minimum 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.
*If verifiable, we will accept and prorate part-time and volunteer experience.
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 Under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor 2, SG-17 or higher-level designee, the Trades Generalist will operate and maintain a variety of heavy equipment and vehicles, as well as perform skilled and semi-skilled tasks within the regional maintenance department. Duties include, but are not limited to:
• Operate and maintain heavy equipment with a secondary skill of motor equipment and repair.
• Operate tractor trailers, dozer, front-end loaders, pavers, backhoes, crane, road graders, refuse packers, septic trucks, etc.
• Complete roadway work, including repairing and replacing culvert pipe and operating the paver.
• Haul work materials and complete equipment layout for each job.
• Maintain and service equipment, including equipment used during snow emergencies.
• Utilize a variety of hand tools, portable power tools, chainsaws, and construction equipment appropriate to the work assigned for skilled and semi-skilled maintenance repair, installation, and construction.
• Perform preventative maintenance on vehicles and equipment as well as less complex engine and component repair of construction maintenance on vehicles and equipment.
• Plan and diagnose work issues; read and interpret plans, diagrams, and specifications.
• Supervise as needed, troubleshoot problems, and make necessary repairs to complete assigned tasks and ensure that instructions have been followed and the quality of work is satisfactory.
• Perform manual labor, including lifting, bending, climbing, and standing for extended periods.
• Adhere to the agency’s Code of Conduct Policy and ensure compliance with all guidelines, policies, and procedures in the performance of daily tasks.
Additional Comments OPERATING NEEDS:
• Must possess and maintain a valid New York State driver’s license that allows the candidate to legally operate a motor vehicle in the state of New York as a term and condition of employment.
• Must possess a valid Class B* Commercial Driver’s License with airbrake and tanker endorsements that allow the candidate to legally operate commercial vehicles in New York State and maintain it as a term and condition of employment. ***
• Must possess a valid Class A* Commercial Driver’s License with airbrake and tanker endorsements that allow the candidate to legally operate commercial vehicles in New York State or obtain one within the probationary period and maintain it as a term and condition of employment. ***
• Experience operating heavy equipment.
• Must complete chainsaw 101 training within the probationary period as a term and condition of employment.
• May be required to work weekends, holidays and/or evening shifts.
**Under the provisions of the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act (1991), this position has been designated Safety Sensitive. The incumbent is required to participate in pre-employment, random, and post-accident drug and alcohol testing.
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
Learn more about our benefits for permanent state employees, visit: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspx
Location Pay:
The hiring rate will be the sum of the statutory hiring rate for CSEA Grade 12 ($48,956) and the Downstate Adjustment ($3,400). The job rate will be the sum of the statutory job rate ($59,757) and the Downstate Adjustment ($3,400).
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address steven.annacone@parks.ny.gov
Address
Street Bear Mountain State Park
P.O. Box 427
Notes on ApplyingIf you feel you meet the minimum qualifications and the agency’s 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 you can download an application from the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation by visiting the website at https://parks.ny.gov/regions/palisades/default.aspx
Please forward your application and resume to Steve Annacone at steven.annacone@parks.ny.gov with the subject line “Trades Generalist – Regional Maintenance – Items #6487”. If you have any questions concerning the position, please email Steve.
All qualified persons are invited and encouraged to apply.
It is the responsibility of each applicant to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications and agency operating needs.