Trades Generalist

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must have 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.

Duties Description

The Trades Generalist at Roberto Clemente State Park will be responsible for a trade in one of the following areas: carpentry, plumbing, electric, motor equipment, small engine repair, or masonry. The Trades Generaliust will perform a variety of skilled and semiskilled maintenance, repair, installation, and construction tasks in the mechanical, building, motor equipment and electrical trades. Incumbents must have a working knowledge of methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in their respective trade(s). In addition, the Trades Generalist will:

• Plan and lay out projects, supervise and train others as well as read and interpret plans.
• Direct facility maintenance, supervising lower-level staff, and overseeing operations of aquatics area filter rooms, chemicals, and pumps.
• May be responsible for directing park operations in the absence of park management.

Additional Comments

OPERATING NEEDS:
• Must possess and maintain a valid drivers license that allows the candidate to legally operate a motor vehicle in New York State as a term ad condition of employment.
• The schedule is 40 hours per week, with pass days to be determined. Weekend, evening, and holiday shifts may also be required.
• Must be able to read and interpret blueprints.
• Candidates able to supervise others and to act independently with a minimum of supervision.
• Must have the ability to understand and carry out instructions, including in writing.
• Must have a knowledge of standard safety practices.
• Candidate is expected to periodically support the New York City Region’s park and operational needs, including special assignments at other parks and emergency management tasks as needed.

DOWNSTATE ADJUSTMENT: $3,400

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
• Three (3) days of professional leave annually to participate in professional development

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

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.

Closing Date/Time: 05/08/24

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