What are the responsibilities and job description for the Trades Generalist position at Parks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office...?
Duties Description
The incumbent will be responsible for a primary trade in one of the following: carpentry; plumbing; electric; motor equipment; small engine repair or masonry. Trades Generalists across the various trades have one responsibility in common and that is performing a variety of skilled and semi-skilled 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. The incumbent will plan and lay out projects, supervise and train others as well as read and interpret plans. The incumbent may be assigned to other duties besides those described above, including directing facility maintenance, and supervising lower-level staff.
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 have working knowledge of the safe operation of hand and stationary shop tools.
- Must have the ability to operate a variety of driven machinery.
- Must be physically able to perform medium to heavy manual labor.
- Must be available to work a variable schedule, including weekends as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Four years of full-time experience* in a trade under a skilled tradesperson which 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 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.
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.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $48,956.00 - $59,757.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Experience level:
- 4 years
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 4x10
- Weekends as needed
Work setting:
- Construction site
- In-person
- Outdoor work
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person
Salary : $48,956 - $59,757
