Trades Generalist
New York State
AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of
Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance
Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $48956 to $59757 Annually
Duties Description The Trades Generalist at Roberto Clemente State Park will be responsible for a trade in one of the following areas: carpentry, plumbing, electric, motor equipment, small engine repair, or masonry. The Trades Generaliust will perform a variety of skilled and semiskilled maintenance, repair, installation, and construction tasks in the mechanical, building, motor equipment and electrical trades. Incumbents must have a working knowledge of methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in their respective trade(s). In addition, the Trades Generalist will:
• Plan and lay out projects, supervise and train others as well as read and interpret plans.
• Direct facility maintenance, supervising lower-level staff, and overseeing operations of aquatics area filter rooms, chemicals, and pumps.
• May be responsible for directing park operations in the absence of park management.
Minimum Qualifications Candidates must have 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.
Additional Comments OPERATING NEEDS:
• Must possess and maintain a valid drivers license that allows the candidate to legally operate a motor vehicle in New York State as a term ad 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.
• Must be able to read and interpret blueprints.
• Candidates able to supervise others and to act independently with a minimum of supervision.
• Must have the ability to understand and carry out instructions, including in writing.
• Must have a knowledge of standard safety practices.
• Candidate is expected to periodically support the New York City Region’s park and operational needs, including special assignments at other parks and emergency management tasks as needed.
DOWNSTATE ADJUSTMENT: $3,400
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 / Family 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.
Name NYS State Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation - NYC Regional Office
Email Address nycvacancies@parks.ny.gov
Address
17th Floor
Notes on ApplyingAPPLICATION PROCEDURE:
If you feel you meet the minimum qualifications and agency operating needs and are interested in being considered for this vacancy, please submit a resume, an employment application and a cover letter demonstrating how you meet the stated minimum qualifications. The employment application (Part 1 – Pre-Interview Form S1000) can be downloaded from the website of NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation at www.parks.ny.gov/employment. Please forward these three required items by email to nycvacancies@parks.ny.gov.
Application information should be emailed to NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, Attention Personnel. All qualified persons are encouraged to apply. You must include “TRADES GENERALIST - Roberto Clemente SP” in the title of your e-mail for consideration. Electronic submissions are encouraged.
It is the responsibility of each applicant to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications and agency operating needs.