Review Vacancy
AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of
TitleTrades Assistant (Park and Recreation Aide 4)
Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance
Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $18.49 to $18.49 Hourly
"Other" Explanation 40 hrs/week - day schedule - weekends, holidays, and nights if needed.
Workday
Minimum Qualifications No Civil Service Minimum Qualifications
Duties Description Under the direction of the Trades Generalist, duties will include, but will not be limited to:
• Performing semi-skilled work in a primary trade in one of the following areas: plumbing, carpentry, or masonry and plaster.
• Assisting the Trades Generalist with regional housing, cabin/cottage, and buildings rehab projects at Taconic State Park.
• Using hand tools, portable power tools, shop equipment, and measuring and testing instruments appropriate to the assigned trade.
• Using instructions provided by the Trades Generalist to complete projects and heavy labor tasks either independently or in a team environment.
• Assisting with the coordination and execution of projects, including but not limited to carpentry repairs, roofing and siding (working from scaffolding and ladders), foundation repairs, plumbing, masonry repairs, and clean up.
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.
• Ability to work from scaffolds and ladders.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time, to climb, bend & do moderately heavy lifting.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address taconic.employment@parks.ny.gov
Address
253 NY Route 344
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 to taconic.employment@parks.ny.gov with the subject line “Trades Assistant – Taconic State Park”.