Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

TitleTrades Specialist (Plumber & Steamfitter) - Bayard Cutting

Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary Grade12

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $54425 to $65548 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 7 AM

To 3:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Suffolk

Street Address Bayard Cutting Arboretum

City Great River

StateNY

Zip Code11739

Job Specifics

Duties Description Under supervision of the Director and Park Manager, the Trades Specialist (Plumber & Steamfitter) will be responsible for the maintenance and improvements at Bayard Cutting Arboretum. This includes 150 acres of grounds irrigation, and the eight structures on the property including the historic Manor House and the new Visitor Center.

Duties include but are not limited to:
• Conducts routine inspections of facilities, grounds, and equipment to make recommendations for repairs and replacements.
• Communicates with Regional Maintenance as needed related to ongoing projects and the needs of the park. Submits and monitors work orders as needed.
• Project Manager of all maintenance, improvements, and construction projects working with LI Regional Maintenance, LI Engineering, and related contractors.
• Maintenance, repairs, and improvements on complex 2 wire irrigation system including monitoring and programming Base Line remote, smart control system.
• Manage Phase 5 of irrigation development.
• Diagnose and repairs in Manor House, Concession (Hidden Oak Café), and other historic structures, including heating systems (aging steam and hot water systems), and sewage pumping systems.
• Monitors the specialized heating and cooling system (air sourced heat pump) of the new Visitor Center, working with regional maintenance and contractors.
• Winterization and closing down of all irrigation and outdoor plumbing.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Four years of full-time experience in plumbing 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 plumbing at a school, institute, or branch of the Armed Services; OR successful completion of the two-year Trades Specialist (Plumber & Steamfitter) traineeship or a two-year plumbing training, apprenticeship, or equivalent program* such as the New York State Civil Service Employees Association-Partnership Applied Skilled Trades Traineeship and Certificate Program.

* Successful completion of the traineeship and the training program includes a total of 288 hours of trade-specific classroom instruction, 45 hours of technical math course work, 45 hours of technical communications course work, and 15 hours of
blueprint/schematic reading course work. Course work must be completed with an
average of “C” or better. Additionally, successful completion of the traineeship also
includes 4,000 hours of on-the-job training.

When required to operate motor vehicles, candidates must possess a valid New York State driver's license appropriate for the type of vehicle to be operated.

*If verifiable, we will accept and prorate part-time and volunteer experience.

Reassignment Qualifications:
Current NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Employees only, with at least one year of permanent or contingent-permanent qualifying service as a Trades Specialist (Plumber & Steamfitter).

Additional Comments OPERATIONAL 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.
• Must exhibit a working knowledge of methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in their respective trade.

SCHEDULE INFORMATION:
• Monday to Friday 7am to 3:30pm
• Required to be on call for related emergencies

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

The hiring rate listed combines the statutory hiring rate for CSEA Grade 12 ($50,425) with the Downstate Adjustment ($4,000). Similarly, the job rate posted is a combination of the statutory job rate ($61,548) and the Downstate Adjustment ($4,000).

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

How to Apply

Name Personnel Office

Telephone

Fax

Email Address longisland.employment@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation

City West Babylon

State NY

Zip Code 11704

 

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 https://parks.ny.gov/regions/long-island/default.aspx.

Please forward your application and resume to longisland.employment@parks.ny.gov.

Please include “Trades Specialist - Bayard - 207303” in the subject line of your email for consideration. Failure to do so may result in a delay of processing your application.

All qualified persons are invited and encouraged to apply. It is the responsibility of each applicant to describe their experience accurately and demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications and agency operating needs.