Review Vacancy
AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of
TitleTrades Specialist (Painter) - Regional Maintenance - Bear Mountain State Park
Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance
Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)
Salary RangeFrom $54425 to $65548 Annually
Duties Description Under the direction of the Maintenance Supervisor 2, SG-17, the selected candidate will perform journey-level painting work as well as perform supervisory tasks. Duties will include, but are limited to:
• Prepare surfaces and applies coats of paint, varnish, and other finishes.
• Decorate and protect interior or exterior surfaces and fixtures of buildings, structures, furniture, equipment, and materials.
• Responsible for ordering the appropriate type and quantity of paint based on area measurements and project requirements.
• Assemble materials, tools, and equipment required for painting work.
• Erect and utilize scaffolding or ladders as needed.
• Fill nail holes, cracks, or joints with putty, plaster, or other fillers.
• Prepare surfaces for painting using tools like sandpaper, brushes, and steel wool.
• Remove paint using paint remover or scrapers if necessary.
• Use premixed paints or prepares paint by mixing pigments, oil, and thinners to match specified colors.
• Paint surfaces using brushes, spray guns, paint rollers, or mittens.
• Stripe parking lots using striping equipment.
• May supervise subordinate staff, including semi-skilled and unskilled workers.
• Provide training and instruction to staff.
• Communicate effectively, including in writing, with other staff and park patrons in a responsible and courteous manner as well as read and comprehend written material.
Minimum Qualifications Four (4) years of full-time experience* in painting 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 painting at a school, institute, or branch of the Armed Services.
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.
• Candidate must be able to work at heights from ladders, scaffolding, or bucket truck.
• Candidate must be physically able to perform medium to heavy physical labor.
• Must be certified as a scaffold competent person or obtain training and certification within one year of appointment as a term and condition of employment.
• Must be qualified and medically cleared to wear a respirator and adhere to safe working practices.
• Candidate must attend the training course: Lead Safety for Renovation, Repair, and Painting, or an acceptable equivalent, provided by the agency within one year of appointment as a term and condition of employment.
LOCATION PAY
The hiring rate will be the sum of the statutory hiring rate for CSEA Grade 12 ($50,425) and the Downstate Adjustment ($4,000). The job rate will be the sum of the statutory job rate ($61,548) and the Downstate Adjustment ($4,000).
BENEFITS: Generous benefits package, worth approximately 65% of salary, including:
Paid Time Off:
• CSEA: 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 / Family Leave
Learn more about our benefits for permanent state employees, visit: https://parks.ny.gov/employment/benefits.aspx
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address employment@parks.ny.gov
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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 at https://parks.ny.gov/documents/employment/FillableUpdatedParksEmployeeApplicationS1000Part1Palisades.pdf
Please forward your application and resume to Sheila McCaffrey at employment@parks.ny.gov with the subject line “Trades Specialist (Painter) – Bear Mountain – Item #6388”.
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.