Position Information

NY HELPNo

AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

TitleTrades Generalist

Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $24.13 to $24.13 Hourly

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 100%

Schedule

Workweek Other (see below)

"Other" Explanation Mon.-Thurs.

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 7 AM

To 5:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Seneca

Street Address Sampson State Park - Regional Maintenance - Across the Finger Lakes Region

6096 Route 96A

City Romulus

StateNY

Zip Code14541

Job Specifics

Duties Description The incumbent will be responsible for a primary trade in one of the following: carpentry; plumbing; electric; motor equipment; small engine repair or masonry. Trades Generalists across the various trades have one responsibility in common and that is performing a variety of skilled and semi-skilled 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. The incumbent will plan and lay out projects, supervise and train others as well as read and interpret plans. The incumbent may be assigned to other duties besides those described above, including directing facility maintenance, and supervising lower-level staff.

Minimum Qualifications Non-competitive: 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 driver's license appropriate for the type of vehicle
to be operated.

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

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.
• Candidates must have the ability to understand and carry out instructions, including written material.
• Must have knowledge of good safety practices.
• Must have the ability to perform medium to heavy manual labor.
• Must have the ability to operate a variety of driven machinery, including but not limited to: backhoe, skid-steer, dump truck.
• Must receive or possess chainsaw training within the probationary period as well as maintain strong tree cutting / felling skills as a term and condition of employment.
• Must be qualified and medically cleared to wear a respirator and adhere to safe working practices.
• Must possess a valid Class B*** Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) that allows the candidate to legally operate commercial vehicles in New York State or obtain one within one year at their own expense and maintain it as a term and condition of employment.

***Under the provisions of the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act (1991), this position has been designated Safety Sensitive. The candidate is required to participate in pre-employment, random and post-accident drug and alcohol testing.

The incumbent will work throughout the Finger Lakes Region.

BENEFITS:
This position has the option to join the NYS Employee’s Retirement System and may be eligible for health insurance, dental and vision coverage as well as the opportunity for paid time off in the form of vacation, sick, personal and holiday leave after time and service requirements has been met.

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

How to Apply

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 and 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 FL.Employment@parks.ny.gov by the date indicated. If you have any questions concerning the position, please contact Ms. Williamson at (607) 539-4038.

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