Review Vacancy
AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of
TitleTrades Specialist (Plumber & Steamfitter) - Saratoga Regional Maintenance
Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance
Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $48959 to $59757 Annually
"Other" Explanation Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM. Overtime and emergency call-in may be required. A specific schedule will be discussed at the interview.
Workday
Minimum Qualifications Non-competitive: 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 plumber 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.
Trades Specialist (Plumber & Steamfitter) Trainee 1, equivalent to SG-9: Full-time permanent service in a position allocated at Grade 12 or below which is primarily engaged in the performance of unskilled and/or semiskilled labor and trades tasks; must be 18 years of age or older; possess a High School diploma or general equivalency diploma recognized by the New York State Education Department; and be proficient in English and math.
Trades Specialist (Plumber & Steamfitter) Trainee 2, equivalent to SG-11: Successful completion of a 52-week probationary period as a Trades Specialist (Plumber and Steamfitter) Trainee 1; OR completion of 45 hours of technical math coursework and 15 hours of blueprint reading/schematics coursework or passage of an equivalency exam or proof of successful completion of equivalent training, 144 hours of plumber and steamfitter trade-specific instruction, and 2,000 hours of on-the-job training. Trainees must maintain a “C” or better average in their coursework.
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 Maintenance Supervisor 3, this Trades Specialist (Plumber& Steamfitter) at Saratoga State Park will be engaged in the construction, maintenance, and repair of one or more of the following systems:
• Potable water systems (from the point of supply to the point of use) within the region, both inside buildings/structures and underground facilities. This includes well systems (pumps, filtering, chlorination, piping, distribution, etc.) or municipal water services (metering, isolation, and distribution).
• Sewer and waste systems (from the point of use to the point of removal) within the region, both inside buildings/structures and underground facilities. This includes traditional septic systems (tank and leach field), sand filters and municipal sewer systems.
• Natural gas and propane systems (from the point of supply to the point of use) within the region, both inside buildings/structures and underground facilities. This includes gas services, propane tanks, distribution piping, and end-use appliances (e.g., Water heaters, stoves, and furnaces).
• Ventilation and air conditioning systems include building exhaust fans, HVAC units, heat pumps, central AC, and split units.
Duties will include but are not limited to the following:
• Working from verbal or written descriptions or drawings and sketches, following blueprints or specifications, and estimating labor and materials needed.
• Working with various types of pipes (copper, PVC, CPVC, cast, black iron, galvanized, HDPE, etc.)
• Visually inspect fixtures and equipment and use appropriate test equipment such as pressure and vacuum gauges to determine the cause and location of problems and make necessary repairs or adjustments as needed.
• Assembling materials, tools, and equipment required for projects.
• Will be responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of associated tools and equipment as assigned and will order supplies and equipment as needed.
• Work independently or as a team; communicate effectively with the Supervisor and Park Management.
• Identify and communicate potential issues, safety concerns, or routine maintenance needs with management and colleagues as necessary.
• Supervising and instructing others in constructing and repairing plumbing/HVAC systems and associated equipment.
• Must be able to lift, carry, and/or move equipment or materials of different weights and sizes, stand for prolonged hours, and work from scaffolding, ladders, and aerial lift devices.
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 willing to travel during working hours to other facilities within the Saratoga/ Capital Region to carry out work duties in the park’s vehicle. The travel percentage will be explained in detail during the interview.
• Must be willing to keep up on all mandated safety training, including First Aid/CPR/AED, and follow safety standards.
• Ability to work from scaffolds and ladders.
• Ability to stand for prolonged periods of time, to climb, bend & do moderately heavy lifting.
BENEFITS:
Generous benefits package, worth approximately 65% of salary, including:
• Paid Time Off:
o CSEA: 44 days - 13 Vacation days, 13 Sick days, and 5 Personal Leave days, 13 Holidays.
• Health Care Benefits:
o Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs.
o Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost.
• Additional Benefits:
o New York State Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) Membership
o NYS Deferred Compensation
o Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds
o Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
o Paid Parental 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.
Email Address Saratoga.Employment@parks.ny.gov
Address
Street Saratoga Spa State Park
19 Roosevelt Drive
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/documents/employment/FillableUpdatedParksEmployeeApplicationS1000Part1Saratoga.pdf
Please forward your application and resume, if available, to Melissa Knizek, NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, 19 Roosevelt Drive, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866, or email to Saratoga.Employment@parks.ny.gov . If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Justin Thomas at (518)-584-2002.
All qualified persons are invited and encouraged to apply. It is the responsibility of each applicant to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet the minimum qualifications and agency operating needs.
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask or mandate in any form, that an applicant for employment provide their current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@oer.ny.gov
POSTING DATE: 10/24/2024 APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL: 11/07/2024
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