Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

TitleTrades Generalist

Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary GradeHourly

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $23.43 to $23.43 Hourly

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Labor Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation Hours and schedule vary and may include nights/weekends/holidays.

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 7 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Columbia

Street Address Taconic State Park

253 NY Route 344

City Copake Falls

StateNY

Zip Code12517

Job Specifics

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.

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.

Duties Description Under the direction of the Park Manager, the Trades Generalist duties will include, but not limited to:
• Performing a variety of duties in the restoration, reconstruction, rehabilitation, repair, and construction of park facilities and structures using the tools of the carpentry trade in a skilled manner.
• Fabricating, constructing, repairing, replacing, and performing preventative maintenance on park facilities and other structures (medium to heavy physical labor tasks).
• Adhering to professional codes and regulations common to the carpentry trade.
• Laying out work, following blueprints, specifications, or other instructions, and evaluating problems with the designs; drawing rough sketches or preparing plans to scale; making detailed estimates for costs, including time and materials for various projects; and ordering supplies as needed.
• Training assigned subordinate employees and assigning, supervising, reviewing, and evaluating their work.
• Demonstrating the ability to work independently as well as the ability to work with a team and/or lead a team and be responsible for the overall coordination and execution of projects.
• Working from heights to complete roofing and siding projects.
• Other related duties as assigned.

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 be able to pass a physical for respirator use as a term and condition of employment.
• Ability to work from scaffolds and ladders.

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

Contact Information

Name Personnel

Telephone (845) 889-4100

Fax

Email Address taconic.employment@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street Taconic State Park

253 NY Route 344

City Copake Falls

State NY

Zip Code 12517

 

Notes on ApplyingTO APPLY:
If are interested in being considered for this position, you can obtain an Employment Application from your local park office, your region’s administrative headquarters, or download an application from the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation website at https://parks.ny.gov/documents/employment/FillableUpdatedParksEmployeeApplicationS1000Part1Taconic.pdf.

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

Please forward your application and resume, if available, to taconic.employment@parks.ny.gov with the subject line “Taconic State Park - Trades Generalist”. If you have any questions concerning the position, please use the email above to contact us.