Review Vacancy
AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of
Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance
Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $23.43 to $23.43 Hourly
"Other" Explanation Hours and schedule vary and may include nights/weekends/holidays.
Workday
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.
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, 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.