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AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

TitleParks & Recreation Aide 4 - Trades Assistant

Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $19.04 to $19.04 Hourly

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Temporary

Jurisdictional Class Labor Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

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

County Columbia

Street Address Taconic State Park - Copake Falls Area

253 Route 344

City Copake Falls

StateNY

Zip Code12517

Duties Description Under the direction of the Trades Generalist, the duties will but are not limited to:
• Perform apprentice-level work in a primary trade in one of the following areas: plumbing, carpentry, or masonry and plaster.
• Assist the Trades Generalist with specific and targeted housing, cabin/cottage, and buildings rehab projects at Taconic State Park.
• Use hand tools, portable power tools, shop equipment, and measuring and testing instruments appropriate to the assigned trade.
• Assist with the coordination and execution of projects; carpentry repairs, including to but not limited to roofing, siding and foundation repairs; plumbing and masonry repairs; and clean up.
• Complete additional duties as needed.

Minimum Qualifications There are no minimum qualifications per Civil Service.

Additional Comments OPERATIONAL NEEDS:
• Must be able to perform medium to heavy physical labor tasks.
• Must be able to work from scaffolding or ladders.
• Must be able to work in a team and independently under supervisor direction.
• Must communicate effectively with other staff.
• Must communicate in writing and to read and comprehend written material.
• Must possess and maintain a valid New York State Driver’s License as a term and condition of employment.

BENEFITS:
There are various benefits that a seasonal employee is entitled to, based on their time worked with the agency:
• New York State Retirement Plan Membership Eligibility
• Health Insurance and Vacation/Sick/Personal Time Off eligibility after a period of service.
• Tuition Assistance Programs

Learn more about our benefits for seasonal state employees, visit: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspx

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

Name Taconic Region

Telephone

Fax

Email Address taconic.employment@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street Taconic Regional Headquarters

9 Old Post Road

City Staatsburg

State NY

Zip Code 12580

Notes on ApplyingIt is the responsibility of applicants to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet the agency operating needs.

If you feel you meet the agency operating needs and 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.

Please forward your application and resume, if available, to taconic.employment@parks.ny.gov with the subject line “Taconic State Park - Park and Recreation Aide 4 - Trades Assistant”. If you have any questions concerning the position, please contact us via email at the same address. All persons are invited and encouraged to apply.