Review Vacancy
AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of
TitleTrades Specialist (Electrician)
Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance
Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $50425 to $61548 Annually
Duties Description Under the supervision of the Regional Park Maintenance Supervisor, SG-18, the incumbent will perform a variety of electrical maintenance and installation tasks including, but not limited to:
• Diagnose and resolve electrical system malfunctions.
• Test electrical equipment to ensure safety, compliance, and efficiency.
• Install fixtures, motors, and other electrical components.
• Inspect circuits and wiring; perform necessary repairs or rewiring.
• Plan and lay out new electrical installations with accuracy and attention to safety standards.
• Measure, cut, bend, thread, and assemble electrical conduit for proper system functionality.
• As assigned, supervise and instruct others in the repair, maintenance, and installation of electrical systems.
• Operate a bucket truck safely and proficiently.
• Repair and maintain elevators as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications Four years of full-time experience in the electrical 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 the electrical trade at a school, institute, or branch of the Armed Services; OR successful completion of the two-year Trades Specialist (Electrician) traineeship or a two-year electrician 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.
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.
• Must be able to learn how to operate a bucket truck; incumbent will be trained and must be qualified to operate a bucket truck within the probationary period as a term and condition of employment.
• Must have working knowledge of safety regulations pertaining to materials used and safety regulations pertaining to fall protection.
• Must be physically able to perform medium to heavy physical labor.
• Must be physically able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
BENEFITS:
Generous benefits package, worth approximately 65% of salary, including:
• Paid Time Off:
• 44 days - 13 Vacation days, 13 Sick days, and 5 Personal Leave days, 13 Holidays.
• Health Care Benefits:
• Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs.
• Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
• Additional Benefits:
• New York State Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) Membership
• NYS Deferred Compensation
• Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• 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 Niagara.Employment@parks.ny.gov
Address
Street Regional Business Office, Niagara Falls State Park
P.O. Box 1132
Notes on ApplyingIf you feel you meet the minimum qualifications and the 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 download an application from the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation website at https://parks.ny.gov/regions/niagara/default.aspx. Please forward your application and resume, if available, within (10) calendar days of the posting of this notice to Courtney Zimmerman, Regional Business Office, Niagara Falls State Park, P.O. Box 1132, Niagara Falls, NY 14303. Resumes may also be email to: Niagara.Employment@parks.ny.gov.
It is the responsibility of each applicant to accurately describe their experience and demonstrate that they meet minimum qualifications and agency operating needs.