Trades Generalist

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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 09/04/24

Applications Due09/19/24

Vacancy ID166821

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AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

TitleTrades Generalist

Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary Grade12

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $48956 to $59757 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

"Other" Explanation MONDAY- FRIDAY, 7:00AM-3:30PM, Variable Schedule

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Rockland

Street Address Bear Mountain State Park

3006 Seven Lakes Drive

City Bear Mountain

StateNY

Zip Code10911

Minimum Qualifications Four years of full-time experience 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.

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 part-time and volunteer experience.

Duties Description As a Trades Generalist, duties include, but are not limited to:

• Perform journey-level motor and heavy equipment repair with a secondary skill of welding.
• Replacement of rusted or damaged body parts.
• Perform metal fabrication, plasma cutting, and mechanical repairs, including engine and drive line repairs, brake and front end work, electronic diagnosis, and emission repairs.
• Perform preventative maintenance on vehicles and equipment as well as engine and component repair of construction equipment.
• Must have a working knowledge of methods, materials, tools, and equipment used in the craft to which assigned and have the ability to train others.
• Lay out work and diagnose problems; read and interpret plans, diagrams, and specifications.
• Must be able to work independently and understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
• May perform supervisory duties, ensuring that instructions have been followed and the quality of work is satisfactory.
• Troubleshoot problems and make necessary repairs to complete assigned tasks.
• Perform manual labor, including lifting, bending, climbing, and standing for extended periods.

Additional Comments OPERATING NEEDS:

• Candidate must complete the process of gaining a CDL Class "B" license that allows the candidate to legally operate a motor vehicle in New York State and a New York State vehicle inspector's license during the probationary period, and must maintain the CDL license and the vehicle inspector's license as a term and condition of employment.
• May be required to work weekends, holidays and/or evening shifts.
• Experience operating heavy equipment
• Under the provisions of the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act (1991), this position has been designated Safety Sensitive. The incumbent is required to participate in pre-employment, random, and post-accident drug and alcohol testing.

Occasional weekends, nights and holidays may be included.

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 Leave

Learn more about our benefits for permanent state employees, visit:

The posted salary range will receive an additional location pay, with a Downstate Adjustment of $3,400.

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

Name Leroy Conklin

Telephone

Fax

Email Address leroy.conklin@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street Bear Mountain State Park

3006 Seven Lakes Drive

City Bear Mountain

State NY

Zip Code 10911

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

Please forward your application and resume to Leroy Conklin at leroy.conklin@parks.ny.gov with the subject line "Trades Generalist - Bear Mountain Garage - Item #6380". If you have any questions concerning the position, please email Leroy.

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.