Position Information

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AgencyParks, Recreation & Historic Preservation, Office of

TitleTrades Generalist - Peebles Island State Park (DHP)

Occupational CategorySkilled Craft, Apprenticeship, Maintenance

Salary Grade12

Bargaining UnitOSU - Operational Services Unit (CSEA)

Salary RangeFrom $50425 to $61548 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Schedule

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 40

Workday

From 7 AM

To 3 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

Location

County Saratoga

Street Address Peebles Island State Park (DHP)

1 Delaware Avenue North

City Cohoes

StateNY

Zip Code12047

Job Specifics

Duties Description Under the direction of higher-level Park Managers and Park Supervisors, the Trades Generalist will perform a variety of skilled and semi-skilled maintenance, repair, installation, and construction tasks in carpentry, plumbing, and electrical work. This position will aid in the rehabilitation, construction, and repair of state park buildings, structures, and infrastructure using the standard tools of the trade. Duties include, but are not limited to:
• Will work independently to plan and lay out projects, interpret and understand plans, supervise and train others as needed for specified projects. Must also troubleshoot problems and make necessary repairs to complete assigned tasks and ensure that instructions have been followed, and the quality of work is satisfactory.
• Performs basic servicing of motor equipment, including troubleshooting, checking fluids, changing fluids, parts, etc.
• Perform tasks that require a basic working knowledge of methods, materials, hand tools, portable power tools, and shop equipment used in multiple trades, including carpentry, plumbing, and electrical equipment maintenance.
• Diagnose and repair broken pumps, pipes and fixtures, clearing blockages, installing new components, and expanding or modifying existing systems.
• Visually inspect fixtures and equipment, and use appropriate test equipment to determine the cause and location of the problem and make repairs or adjustments as needed.
• Maintains adequate levels of supplies, tools, and equipment to accomplish tasks; makes necessary purchases following all Agency guidelines.
• Assist in directing facility maintenance and supervising lower-level staff in the absence of the maintenance supervisor and facility managers.
• Assists with maintenance of roads, paths, and trails, and other areas of site operations as directed, which may include emergencies as well.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Non-competitive: 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.

When required to operate motor vehicles, candidates must possess a valid New York State driver’s license appropriate for the type of vehicle to be operated.

If verifiable, we will accept and prorate part-time and volunteer experience.

Additional Comments OPERATIONAL NEED:
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class D 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 the ability to understand and carry out written and/or oral instructions including the ability to read and interpret blueprints and the ability to issue oral and written instructions to staff.
• Perform medium to heavy manual labor, including lifting, bending, climbing, and standing for extended periods, which also requires working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Must be physically able to perform medium to heavy physical labor.

BENEFITS:
Generous benefits package, worth approximately 65% of salary, including:
• Paid Time Off:
o CSEA: 44 days - 13 Vacation days, 13 Sick days, and 5 Personal Leave days, 13 Holidays.
• Health Care Benefits:
o Eligible employees and dependents can pick from a variety of affordable health insurance programs
o Family dental and vision benefits at no additional cost
• Additional Benefits:
o New York State Employees’ Retirement System (ERS) Membership
o NYS Deferred Compensation
o Access to NY 529 and NY ABLE College Savings Programs, as well as U.S. Savings Bonds
o Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
o 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.

How to Apply

Name Justin Countryman

Telephone

Fax

Email Address Justin.Countryman@parks.ny.gov

Address

Street Peebles Island State Park (DHP)

1 Delaware Avenue North

City Cohoes

State NY

Zip Code 12047

 

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 https://parks.ny.gov/documents/employment/FillableUpdatedParksEmployeeApplicationS1000Part1Saratoga.pdf

Please forward your application and resume, if available, within (10) business days of the posting of this notice to Peebles Island State Park (DHP), 1 Delaware Ave N, Cohoes, NY 12047, or email to Justin Countryman at Justin.Countryman@parks.ny.gov


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.

POSTING DATE: 11/13/2025 APPLICATIONS ACCEPTED UNTIL: 11/27/25

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Agency