Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

TitleTrades Specialist (Mason & Plasterer)

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 Monday – Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (May vary and include weekends, holidays and/or evening shifts.)

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 Tompkins

Street Address Robert H. Treman State Park

105 Enfield Falls Rd.

City Ithaca

StateNY

Zip Code14850

Job Specifics

Minimum Qualifications Four years of full-time experience in masonry 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 masonry at a school, institute, or branch of the Armed Services;
OR successful completion of the two-year Trades Specialist (Mason & Plasterer) traineeship or a two-year masonry 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 driver's license appropriate for the type of vehicle to be operated.

Duties Description Under the supervision of the Park Manager, the incumbent will be assigned to perform work primarily in the trade of masonry and plastering. Duties will include:
• Conduct repairs to the historic swimming areas, historic stone walls, stairways in the gorge, stone paths, and stone bridges.
• Perform and supervise others in the construction and repair of buildings and structures involving the use of a variety of masonry materials including brick, plaster, and concrete with an emphasis on stone.
• Operate vehicles and heavy equipment such as UTV’s, mowers, snowmobiles, tractors, and back-hoes.
• Estimate labor required to complete projects according to blueprints.
• The incumbent may be asked to assist with other projects at the facility when masonry work cannot be completed because of poor weather conditions or as operational needs dictate.
• This position involves medium to heavy manual labor, including in remote outdoor settings.
• 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 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 have a working knowledge of the safe operation of hand and stationary shop tools.
• Must be qualified and medically cleared to wear a respirator and adhere to safe working practices.

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.

Contact Information

Name Ronda Williamson

Telephone

Fax

Email Address FL.Employment@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street 2221 Taughannock Park Road

City Trumansburg

State NY

Zip Code 14886

 

Notes on ApplyingIf you feel you meet the minimum qualifications, agency 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 can download an application from the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation website at www.parks.ny.gov/employment. Please forward your application and resume, if available, to:

Ronda Williamson, Park Operations Manager
2221 Taughannock Park Road
Trumansburg, NY 14886

or to ronda.williamson@parks.ny.gov by the date indicated below. If you have any questions concerning the position, please contact Ronda Williamson at (607) 387-7041 ext. 105.

It is the responsibility of each applicant to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications and agency operating needs.