Review Vacancy
Date Posted: 03/11/25
Applications Due: 04/10/25
Vacancy ID: 182550
Position Information
NY HELPNo
AgencySUNY Old Westbury
TitleTrades Generalist
Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance
Salary Grade12
Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $48956 to $59757 Annually
Employment Type Full-Time
Appointment Type Permanent
Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class
Travel Percentage 0%
Schedule
Workweek Other (see below)
"Other" Explanation Wednesday - Sunday
Hours Per Week 40
Workday
From 9 AM
To 5:30 PM
Flextime allowed? No
Mandatory overtime? No
Compressed workweek allowed? No
Telecommuting allowed? No
Location
County Nassau
Street Address 223 Store Hill Road
City Old Westbury
StateNY
Zip Code11568
Job Specifics
Duties Description As per Civil Service Standards, a Trades Generalist performs journey-level work in one trade, and skilled and semi-skilled level work in a combination of other trades in the repair and maintenance of facilities and equipment. Incumbents may supervise others in maintenance, repair, installation, and construction activities and may work with individuals whose positions are classified according to specific trades. Duties include but not limited to the following as below:
• Perform a variety of skilled and semi-skilled maintenance, repair, and installation tasks in locksmithing trade. May also be required to work on one or more of the mechanical (HVAC), carpentry, painting, electrical, and masonry trades.
• Performs periodical maintenance tasks to assist other skilled tradespersons on the maintenance team.
• Follows written and verbal instructions, project plans, and schedules with considerable independence.
• Communicates orally with administrators and others in a state facility on the reasons why work is being accomplished in the manner selected.
• Provide supervision to the maintenance staff by oral communication in assigning work, providing instructions, observing and inspecting work performed to ensure that instructions have been followed and that the quality of the work is satisfactory.
• Perform moderate to heavy manual labor.
• May climb ladders and work at heights on scaffolds and platforms, and in confined spaces.
Minimum Qualifications Non-competitive: four years of full-time experience in 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. When required to operate a motor vehicle, applicant must possess and keep a valid New York State driver’s license appropriate for the type of vehicle to be operated. The applicant must have and keep a motor vehicle record which is free from major violations or a pattern of repeat violations.
Additional Comments The successful candidate must be authorized to work in United States. In addition to the annual salary, this position is eligible to receive $3,400.00 downstate location pay. Different hours may be required from time to time to meet the operating needs of the College.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
How to Apply
Name Chaitali Kotwal
Telephone 516-876-3179
Fax 516-876-3209
Email Address hr@oldwestbury.edu
Address
Street PO Box 210
City Old Westbury
State NY
Zip Code 11568
Notes on ApplyingIf you are interested in applying for this position, please visit the SUNY Old Westbury website at https://www.oldwestbury.edu/ Click on Career and Jobs and under Classified, please click on Trades Generalist and follow the instructions.
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